Flying a spinnaker, or “chute / kite”, can produce an incredible ride! On a Melges 15, the chute adds almost 117% more sail area beyond the main and jib sails combined. That’s a lot of additional pulling power. Coming around…
Rob Hudson
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Vakaros is working to make start timing and management a no-brainer. Starts are often high-action, split-second battles to be first over an imaginary line, usually between a committee boat and a pin mark, while other boats are simultaneously trying to…
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Today marks the end of one era, but the epoch continues. My brothers and I grew up sailing in Midwestern ILYA fleets. Throughout, Buddy Melges was an inspiring presence, whether he sailed in regattas, helped with race management, gave tips…
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Over the last several years, the ILYA and SailZing.com have built-up quite a rules knowledge resource focused on the areas that seemed to be the most challenging for sailors and race officials. As of this posting, we have almost 40…
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We sat down with Collegiate Sailor Abby Brown after she crewed to a 2nd place finish with skipper Mike Schroff on the Melges 15 – USA242. She shared how she got into the sport growing up in Canada, how she…
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Allan Terhune – Boat Handling, Speed & Windward Marks
by Rob HudsonThis is Part 2 of a 2-part series with Allan Terhune, Jr., North Sails – Manager One Design North America Division. He shared ideas about boat handling, why the leaders appear faster, the importance of rounding the windward marks well and more at the…