How good is your technique at the windward mark rounding? Video evidence suggests that even some top sailors are not always consistent. In this post, we discuss techniques, show some examples of gains and losses, and link to expert videos…
On a windless day at the 2020 Train Wreck regatta, the organizers put together a discussion of MC Scow sail trim. Bill Draheim from Quantum Sails and Mike Considine from UK Sailmakers answered questions from the fleet. SailZing captured the…
If you’ve ever served on the race committee (RC), you know that it can be challenging. There are lots of “moving parts” to put in place for a fair course and on-time start. Although RCs rarely complain, we all know…
“Sailboat racing becomes a game of chance only when you are not prepared.” Buddy Melges “The good sailors all know how to race very well, but the champions have won the regatta before the racing begins.” Paul Elvstrom If you’re…
Highlights For your SailZing editors, the major highlights of 2019 were our audience growth and the new directions that we are taking. Users are responding positively to our increased video content, including drone video analysis, tutorial presentations, and our Tactical…
Here’s a fun activity for newer Optimist sailors. Use the worksheet to match the parts of the boat to the arrows in the drawing. This is a matching exercise – the worksheet lists the parts. Download the worksheet and answer…
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