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Dead Bird Start

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The "dead bird start" is a type of start in sailboat racing.

The "dead bird start" was first performed on a regular basis by Ed Baird sometime in the 1990s.

It is a variation of the Vanderbilt start but with some important added elements.

The boat must be above the lay line to the committee boat with a minimum of 10-30 seconds to burn. There are usually a few other boats fighting for a strong position next to the race committee boat. A good dead birder will be patient and wait his turn to turn the boat down and come to the start line with excess boat speed that can be used to go straight into a tack. This can allow the competitor a wide open race course and allow him to play the right side of the race course.

References[edit]

Ed Baird


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