Own the Line with Steve Hunt: Race Start Tactics - American Sailing

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  • Own the Line with Steve Hunt: Race Start Tactics

    Posted by Diona on July 14, 2025 at 12:31 pm

    Replay Now Available: Own the Line with Steve Hunt

    Thanks to everyone who joined us live for Own the Line with Steve Hunt! If you missed it, or want to watch it again, the replay is now available!

    In this session, world champion sailor and expert coach Steve Hunt shared his winning approach to mastering the starting line. From simplifying your pre-start routine to recovering from a tough start, this class is packed with practical racing strategies.

    🎥 Watch the replay here:
    👉 Own the Line – Replay & Course Page

    💬 Feel free to keep the discussion going in the comments — What was your biggest takeaway? What would you like to see covered in future racing-focused sessions?

    • This discussion was modified 1 month ago by  Diona.
    Steve Hunt replied 1 month ago 4 Members · 3 Replies
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  • Kristen

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    July 16, 2025 at 10:13 am
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    Absolutely fantastic presentation—covering both simple and advanced starting strategies in a way that really clicks.

    Too many racers think about having a system and doing practice starts, but far too few actually put it into action. This presentation breaks it down beautifully, making it easy to build your own plan, adapt it to your boat and conditions, and truly own the line.

    I’m so glad I could be part of it. I learned a ton and I’m looking forward to jumping in here to help answer any questions that pop up in the forum!

    Kristen Berry

    Director, North U and American Sailing Performance

  • Nichole

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    July 16, 2025 at 1:03 pm
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    Thanks you Diona, Kristen, and Steve. What an excellent session on starting tactics! I really enjoyed Steve’s advice on how to practice starts prior to a race, and it was really great that he touched on knowing when to bail on a starting tactic to find a better alternative strategy. I hope to see some of these starting tactics put to work in a Performance Race Week soon, and to hear more from Steve on strategy.

    • Steve Hunt

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      July 17, 2025 at 12:58 pm
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      Thank you so much Nichole! Appreciate the feedback and am glad you enjoyed it. Please let me know how it goes at performance week!

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