yacht races on a pond. And interesting commentary on the tactics of actual sailing. I can surely say that the tacking maneuver you describe is accurate to capture the wind in sailing.@abrockman - beautiful painting of the
Of course, you should never point the boat directly into the wind. My cousin and I learned this lesson when we were sailing his sunfish sailboat when I was young. Keep up the great posts! Upvoted & followed.
Thank you very much! Yes, I always like to include a background of my paintings and some helpful information for those that might not know. I am glad you and your cousin are okay :) it is quite difficult to sail without this knowledge. Really appreciate your comment and support.