Sailing the NACRA 17: A Unique Opportunity for Female Sailors
The NACRA 17 offers women a unique chance to get into high-performance foiling, providing a mix of speed, teamwork, and access to elite-level competition.
Once the boat is foiling, the apparent wind increases, and the physical demands skyrocket. However, the NACRA 17's mixed-gender class allows the power to be shared between the crew and the helm.
The crew handles the big loads with both hands on the sheets, while the helm — often the woman — drives, trims, and makes the tactical calls.
This partnership enables women to helm at the highest level of Olympic sailing without being physically limited by the demands of single-handed foilers.
Author's summary: NACRA 17 offers females a unique foiling opportunity.
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