Jake,

if I understand you correctly, you dont go out to train but let racing do as your training?

I think that is a very good way make it difficult for yourself. With your mind busy on other boats, strategy, marks etc. you will not be able to focus on the simple things that you dont do well and correct them. Regular training sessions, where you have identified one or two weak points you need to work on before you go out on the water, is really neccesary.

The late Eric Twiname wrote two books I think every ambitious racer should read, "Start to Win" and "Sail, Race and Win". I would really recommend the latter to you as it is still in print. I would also recommend it for everybody who are stuck mostly on their own.


Sail, Race and Win on Amazon.com