Sam: Some ideas: Try to get close to the wind with good speed before you tack. Keep up the speed as you go through head to wind. Sheet out a little as soon as you come about. Fall off a little to get the boat moving on the new tack, move forward, then sheet in and head up. Do not cross under the boom until you are at least head to wind. Also try to hold the rudders steady as you carve through the turn. Good luck, let us know how it works out. Caleb<br><br>