How to Tack in a Dinghy

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: If you are sailing with a crew

   If they are, respond with "tacking" when you are ready to tack.
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   Step 2: ask your crew if they are ready to tack.

   Crouch while you are doing this.
   
   Face forwards, not back when moving across (this assumes you are in a centre main sheet dinghy as most modern dinghies are
   - in an aft main sheet dinghy you should face backwards) , As you turn through the wind, the boom will switch sides, so you need to duck as you step to the other side of the boat. ,
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   Step 3: Push the tiller away from you and put one foot across the dinghy.

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   Step 4: Still crouching

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   Step 5: step over to the other side of the boat.

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   Step 6: When you get to the direction you want

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   Step 7: straighten up the tiller

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   Step 8: sit down

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   Step 9: and when comfortable

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    Step 10: swap the main sheet and tiller around in your hands.

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