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Pre-Start Routines

Pre-Start Routines

How to prepare for any race like a pro.

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Dan Self
Jun 15, 2025
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A good race starts way before the start gun is fired.

How you perform in any race depends on how well you prepare for it.

Before any race, the best sailors have a list of checks, warmups, and rituals they need to complete to ensure they have the best information on the race course and are well prepared to perform.

Here’s what a typical pre-start routine looks like:

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