When I first started sailing the EC12, I was taught to have the boat trimmed in and powered up with boat speed at the start bell. Now, I've noticed a trend to either barging or sitting on the line, sails luffing then trim in and go. The end result usually is pandemonium, causing collisions and traffic jams. What gives??? How do we correct this situation? It's very frustrating. I've seen this trend at regattas and club racing (18 boats at Mt. Laurel for a club race! A new record).
Because of this, I try to find a spot somewhere on the line that gives me a decent clear position at the start. Unfortunately, all those EC12 "dinghy's" that are barging and blocking the line are well ahead at the first mark.