SailZing.com is proud to support the ILYA’s Fair Sailing initiative by posting articles covering the sailing rules with practical explanations and animations of how they apply. You’ve probably seen a lot of those lately. You can also find them all…
A well-sailed boat can develop a great speed advantage; … so it is not unusual to see the largest race-winning leads developed in the lightest of conditions. Greg Fisher in When the Going Gets Light. . . Sitting on the low…
Racing Rules of Sailing 2017-2020: Rules 21-24: Exoneration, Taking Penalties, Avoiding, Interfering
The Inland Lake Yachting Association (ILYA) has begun an #FairSailing initiative to increase the level of rules knowledge and compliance. The initiative includes a Racing Rules of Sailing presentation for clubs and sailing schools to use, weekly “rule of the week” articles,…
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Top Five Finishers Share Race Course Notes at the ILYA MC Invitational 2018
SailZing captured the top five finishers on video as they share race course notes at the ILYA MC Invitational, held at Nagawicka Lake Yacht Club in July 2018. The competition was tough, with shifty winds and varying velocity. Thanks to…
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Character-Building Benefits of Sailing Does competitive sailing develop character? This article in Sailing Scuttlebutt describes 10 socio-emotional benefits of sailing. Read the full article for details. Grit Confidence Teamwork Friendship Sportsmanship Learning to lose Patience Responsibility Managing emotions Discipline Supporting…
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Looking for sailboat racing articles and resources? Here’s a quick guide that lists the SailZing learning categories. Click on the category link to see all the related posts. SailZing Categories and Articles Quick Guide to SailZing Categories and Articles was…
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Now available in the SailZing Shop… The Sailor’s Multi-tool puts 5 wrenches, 2 shackle keys, two screwdrivers and a bottle opener in one lightweight & rust-resistant* piece. It’s easy to store and made of tough Delrin®, a high performance plastic. Sure,…
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You may have heard a lot about GDPR lately, the EU regulations regarding privacy protections online. Even though it’s a European regulation, and we’re supporting it for our European visitors, we want all of our visitors to know that we…
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Jump start your opti sailing season with some top Optimist sailing tips from Olympians Sarah Ayton and Saskia Clark. In the nice video below, they gather top insights from young sailors. Here are a few of the items covered: Main…
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Every battle is won before it is fought. Sun Tzu, Chinese general, military strategist, writer, and philosopher The above quote could well apply to sailboat racing and your pre-race routine. Success in racing is based many factors – better mental and physical preparation,…
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Struggling to get over the hump and race with consistency? SailZing.com asked Ted Keller to share his thoughts on this crucial skill. Ted sails in several classes and serves as tactician on the sport boat circuit. He is part of…
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