Talk:Weather gage

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OED sez "gage" is more common than "gauge", so I bowed to its authority. :-) Stan 16:20, 16 Apr 2004 (UTC)

[edit] Match racing tactics?

Is the reference to the America's Cup boats seeking the weather gage correct? I thought the idea of the circling was to maintain a leeward position, because that gives you rights to push to opponent over the start line early. RoySmith 8 July 2005 11:34 (UTC)

I think you are right. Leeward boat has rights, so a favored tactic is to luff up your opponent either to force him over early or to slow him down, allowing you to bear off and gain speed just before the start. It doesn't always work that way though, and it is unfavorable to be below your opponent after the start unless you can point higher (not usually a factor in one-design racing, but could be a factor in America's Cup). Generally requires you to tack early to find clean air.

From what I've seen the main point of the circling before the start in match racing is to draw a foul. Toiyabe 18:07, 15 November 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Illustrations?

I figure some pictures would be an excellent means of demonstrating the points effectively. 68.225.240.87 10:10, 15 July 2006 (UTC)