A note from the coach on roles

Consider the concept of upwind and downwind trimmers, particularly in round the buoy races to gain consistency (and because the legs are brief) on each board and gybe. And as per our coach, consistency is key to speed. On a long distance race with multiple tacks and gybes, the starboard/port configuration may be easier to avoid burning out.

The downwind trimmer tails for the upwind trimmer on each tack, the upwind trimmer trims the pole downwind.

On a long distance race, primarily on one long tack or gybe like the Delta Ditch Run, both trimmers will probably swap for starboard/port every hour or so in order to get some rest.

Upwind:
Upwind Trimmer may be down below or up on the rail tweaking the jib if need be, particularly as we approach the mark

Windward mark rounding
As we approach the mark, the downwind trimmer sets up the spinnaker lines for downwind driving (takes the jib sheets off the winches) and pre-feeds the spinnaker (windward/guy side)
As we approach the mark, the upwind trimmer cleats off the jib and moves to windward to take care of the pole trim

Downwind
The downwind trimmer trims the spinnaker (sheet)
The upwind trimmer trims the pole (guy)
After the gybe, they end up swapping lines

Leeward mark rounding
As we approach the mark and the jib goes up, the upwind trimmer sets up the jib lines so they are ready to go and partly trims the jib once it is up and when the spinnaker is doused, just blows the guy
Upwind trimmer then trims the jib for speed upwind and stop worrying about the spinnaker except for cleaning lines to make sure that the cockpit is clear. Get on the rail as quickly as possible and tails for the upwind trimmer
The downwind trimmer releases the sheets