Kinesiological analysis of the hiking movement of laser class sailors in different boat positions in relation to the wind
Keywords:
Biomechanics, Sailing, Hiking.
Abstract
This study aimed to describe the hiking movement of 2 of the Brazilian top-five Laser sailors in different boat positions in relation to the wind. After recording the hiking performance during a regatta two situations were analyzed: type1 tack, when the sailors hike out on a close reach; and type 2 tack, when they hike out on a beam reach. The muscular activity in both situations is similar, except for those muscles responsible for the rotation and lateral flexion of the trunk, which are more active during the type 2 tack. During this tack it was observed an asymmetry in the athletes’ positioning and actions and because of this one side of the body could be more required – in a higher intensity – than the other. One believes this kind of information is useful when developing specific programs of training in order to improve the performance and reduce the risk of injuries.Downloads
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Published
2008-12-30
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Ruschel C, Jacomel GF, Schütz GR, Haupenthal A, Hubert M, Roesler H. Kinesiological analysis of the hiking movement of laser class sailors in different boat positions in relation to the wind. JPhysEduc [Internet]. 2008Dec.30 [cited 2025Sep.13];19(4):501-8. Available from: https://periodicos.uem.br/ojs/index.php/RevEducFis/article/view/4717
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