https://www.uksailmakers.com/2021/03/17/2021-3-17-the-edlu-a-day-race-thats-a-distance-race/ Sail with Confidence! Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:17:09 +0000 hourly 1 https://www.uksailmakers.com/2021/03/17/2021-3-17-the-edlu-a-day-race-thats-a-distance-race/#comment-30 Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:17:09 +0000 https://uksailmakers.wpengine.com/?p=78#comment-30 But then again the Edlu trophy has been won by boat(s) that sailed within a mile north of rumbline, while competitors sailed longer, and ultimately slower, routes on either shore.

]]> https://www.uksailmakers.com/2021/03/17/2021-3-17-the-edlu-a-day-race-thats-a-distance-race/#comment-244 Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:17:09 +0000 https://uksailmakers.wpengine.com/?p=78#comment-244 But then again the Edlu trophy has been won by boat(s) that sailed within a mile north of rumbline, while competitors sailed longer, and ultimately slower, routes on either shore.

]]> https://www.uksailmakers.com/2021/03/17/2021-3-17-the-edlu-a-day-race-thats-a-distance-race/#comment-29 Tue, 13 Apr 2021 20:09:20 +0000 https://uksailmakers.wpengine.com/?p=78#comment-29 This is so true, Adam. My experience is that in almost any circumstance, you have to pick a side as the middle (no man’s land) is usually a death zone. And once you pick a side, you’re likely better off committing to it. Often "the grass is always greener" on the other side, but try not to cross the death zone more than once!

]]> https://www.uksailmakers.com/2021/03/17/2021-3-17-the-edlu-a-day-race-thats-a-distance-race/#comment-243 Tue, 13 Apr 2021 20:09:20 +0000 https://uksailmakers.wpengine.com/?p=78#comment-243 This is so true, Adam. My experience is that in almost any circumstance, you have to pick a side as the middle (no man’s land) is usually a death zone. And once you pick a side, you’re likely better off committing to it. Often "the grass is always greener" on the other side, but try not to cross the death zone more than once!

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