Dynamic steering downwind Clew first control It will be very worthwhile to check out the clew first beachstart technique for a recap. Become proficient at clew first sailing and you will master downwind transitions so much faster.
Fundamentals Looking where we want to go Scissoring the board. Using our legs to make our steering more effective Rig away. By keeping the rig away we have a balance and our body also moves in the opposite direction to where the rig moves Clew first sailing. Key Stages Set-up and turning away from the wind Switching the feet Controlled clew first Rotating the rig and sailing away. Key Moves Rig across and forward with body back Scissor legs pushing through the front foot Rig twists and moves to the outside Get low and to the inside Look out of the turn Switch the feet – front foot comes back, back foot goes forward Clew first controlled exit Slide mast hand and rotate rig Sail away