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…
The Inland Lakes 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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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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A Different Kind of Sailing Book Eric Twiname’s Sail, Race and Win might be the best book available about becoming a better sailor. It doesn’t focus much on sailing technique. Instead, it shows how to teach yourself to win. If you are…
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When Briana and I set out on this journey, everyone told us that we would have to become students of the sport. They were right. Taking notes fast-tracked our learning. Annie Haeger in The Write Solution – Sailing World It’s…
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It’s time to get your boat ready for sailing season. We love sailboat upgrades and tips that make boat handling easier, reduce distractions, or reduce wear on the boat. Here’s a recent collection of pictures shot while walking around at…