Race Compass Smarts: When and How to Use One
Get a race compass! Without a compass, it seems there is a herd mentality, a tendency to go with the […]
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Understand Leeway to Improve Upwind Performance
In this post, we’ll define leeway, show you how to become aware of your boat’s leeway, and share tips on
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Starting Strategy and Tactics: Where to Start
This post covers the expert wisdom on where to start. We updated the post from the original version, incorporating some
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Shaping Your Mainsail, Part 4 – Controlling Twist
Welcome to our series on upwind mainsail trim. This article covers Controlling Twist, which is Part 4 of a four-part
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Simplified Tacking Lines for Better Judgments
How’s your sense of geometry on the race course? Can you make quick and accurate judgments about laylines, who’s ahead,
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Shaping Your Mainsail, Part 3: Draft Shape and Position
Welcome to our series on upwind mainsail trim. This article covers Draft Shape and Position, which is Part 3 of
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Favored Side of the Course: Make Better Decisions
It’s ten minutes before the start and you’re formulating strategy. Should you pick a favored side, or just sail the
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Shaping Your Mainsail, Part 2: Camber
Welcome to our series on upwind mainsail trim. This article covers Camber, which is Part 2 of a four-part unit
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Velocity Made Good (VMG) – Definition and Application
In this post we discuss Velocity Made Good or VMG. Many newer sailors are not familiar with this important concept,
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Two-Boat Testing: Worth the Effort
A well-organized, two-boat testing program is the best way to make advances in boat speed. Mark Reynolds While racing, it’s
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Shaping Your Mainsail, Part 1: Angle of Attack
Welcome to our series on upwind mainsail trim. This article covers Angle of Attack, which is Part 1 of a
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Realistic Appraisal: Mental Skills for Sailing, Part 4
Man blames fate for other accidents, but feels personally responsible when he makes a hole in one. Horizons Magazine, quoted
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Understand Focus: Mental Skills for Sailing, Part 3
Everyone knows you have to “focus” to do well in sailing. But what do you understand focus to mean? Is
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Playing Hard: Mental Skills for Sailing, Part 2
I want to bring that childlike approach every night – just go out there and have fun. I want to
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Mental Skills for Sailing – Part 1: Know Why You’re Competing
Baseball is 90% mental. The other half is physical. Yogi Berra The big variable is your state of mind. Big
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Windward Mark Laylines: Get them Right
One of our readers told us he sees lots of sailors losing ground because they don’t realize the importance of
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