Hi Ken, I love the fact that you point out that if the crew waits for the skipper to order a command, the opportunity has sometimes past and you will be behind. Some skippers tend to over-coach their crews and that can make a crew hesitant or lose confidence. Once this happens, the teamwork is comprimised and it is very difficult to get back on track. This is true not only in team racing but in fleet racing as well. It is easier to pass boats at top speed which is what you will experience if you are as one in the boat.
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