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ort Lauderdale’s close proximity to water each crew and skipper worked together in
F and beaches facilitated the creation perfect unity to accelerate past the competition.
of Pine Crest’s varsity sailing team.
Windier conditions, over 20 knots, proved
Several PC students have been sailing
competitively for their high school careers, and more difficult for PC sailors; with a tighter I
boomvang and hard hiking the boat’s heel
are thrilled Pine Crest became manageable.
has decided to take “EACH CREW AND SKIPPER Similarly, ocean I
the team on officially. currents created drag
Because the Pine WORKED TOGETHER that had to be combated
Crest campus does not IN PERFECT UNITY TO in order to round the
include a body of water next mark. Skilled
conducive for races and ACCELERATE PAST THE roll tacks in lighter
drills, Lauderdale Yacht air allowed the sailors
Club provided boats, a COMPETITION” to pass other boats
coach, and a practice during the upwind leg.
location. The sailors participated in high school As seniors, Gen Selden and Emma Tillitski
regattas in locations throughout the state, hope that the younger teammates will continue
including Sarasota, Martin County, Miami, to improve and keep the sailing team afloat.
and Hollywood. Competing in 420 sailboats, “A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.”

BOATS FOR SAIL

A sailboal is a complex, powerful
machine. Before riding Ihe waves,
if's imporfanf fo learn fhe basics!

PORT

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