1) Chasing the 1st place boat – You see it in every regatta; one teammate fighting to catch the first place boat when the play is behind them. If you aren’t in first place, you are either losing or going for a play 2. If you are going for play 2, the other team should have first place – don’t sweat it! A lot of the time that first place boat will panic, over commit, and lose the 1 anyway. You can always convert to a play 1 when the time is right, and your teammates are ready. Bottom line – be aware that the play is often behind you, so don’t focus on catching the 1. [Read more…] about Rookie Mistakes – 5 Common Errors Made While Team Racing