It seems like there should be things you can do in setting up the course to get a good starting line and a pretty good weather leg.
I just wonder what the basic concepts might be and the acceptable compromises in order for the racing to be the best possible test of sailing skill in the face of an unfortunate wind direction.
I realize that it can be a nightmare for the race committee, but maybe people have some ideas that could be helpful.
I am not really asking about super-shifty wind, just wind that is going to cause the boats to bunch up at one of the starting line race after race and/or wind that is going to cause the boats to all sail on one long tack after the start and then maybe one short one near the weather mark.
Scott