°Get a compass! Without a compass, it seems there is a herd mentality, a tendency to go with the crowd. With a compass you’ll know why you are going with the crowd, or not. Sailboat Racing with Greg Fisher Until…
Racing sailboats rarely function at better than 85% of their optimal upwind performance, even when managed by experts. This failure is due to the additional drag caused by inappropriate sail trim.Stuart Walker, A Manual of Sail trim Stuart Walker’s statements about…
Race Signals Worksheet Think you know the race signals? Here’s a race signals worksheet to challenge yourself or your sailing school students. Simply download the worksheet and fill in the blanks for each flag shape: Name of flag (X, I,…
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John Porter, a Lake Beulah Yacht Club member and A-Scow, E-Scow, C-Scow and MC-Scow sailor, took some time to walk us through how to change trailer wheel bearings. He shows how to detect failing bearings visually and through the movement…
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Some MC-Scow tuning guides recommend a lot of cunningham (downhaul) in heavy air. You may have to pull very hard to get the maximum cunningham tension possible. This post describes an MC-Scow cunningham modification that gives you more power and…
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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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Chapman Petersen, of Lake Geneva Yacht Club, was the 2018 ILYA X boat champion in the senior fleet. In a 45-boat fleet, Chapman dominated, with a final total of nine points in a seven race-regatta (one throwout). Chapman graciously agreed…
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Hot weather is upon us. Any serious sports nutrition plan for mid-summer must include more than just water bottles. Three key issues are important for the competitive sailor: hydration, electrolyte balance, and glucose. Drinking water will address hydration issues, but…
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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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