[quote=MN3]when you race, you see what other sailors are doing
you will probably follow them and realize the best course and when to tack (VMG)
you will probably be in back and can see when a big gust of wind knocks other boats around (or over) and will not be surprised like they were
you will get to talk with other captains and see what they did/how they reacted in similar conditions
when you are in a race .. you pay uber attention to your own actions, and learn from that[/quote]
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