The fleets were numerically close, with fifty English ships facing forty-seven larger Castilian vessels. Wind and navigation had divided the Castilians into groups of about ten, twenty-four, and thirteen ships. Edward avoided chasing faster vessels into a disadvantage. By running into the wind and shortening sail, he made the separated groups come to his archers and boarding parties, turning Castilian speed into part of the English trap.
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Edward lets the Castilians sail into his trap
With the Castilian fleet scattered into groups, Edward turns away and shortens sail so its faster ships must close on his prepared force.