MissFitz
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I've rashly agreed to helm for a team from our yacht club in the British Keelboat League this weekend. We'll be in J70s and the format is lots of very short (15 mins) races, so good starts will be key. There will be 24 boats in total, which will make for a much busier start line that I've ever been on in a keelboat. (Dinghies are different, can be more gung-ho because it's not an absolute disaster if you hit something!) Not looking to get the best start in the fleet but would like to avoid complete balls ups. Any suggestions on reliable starting strategies for cautious sailors?