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How should I sail if the wind (10 knots) and the tidal current (7 knots) are in almost the same direction? Am I correct that sailing perpendicular to the current flow is not an option as the current will head me off from the windward mark? Am I better off sailing closed-haul or closed-reach...

How do you suggest I sail upwind to the windward mark when there is an adverse current? The strength of the current is the same at both sides of the course. Should I head more towards the opposing current to keep the exposure of the hull to the current to a minimal? E.g. should I sail more on...