Ever wonder why you sometimes can sail fast when the breeze feels light and there are no ripples on the water? Or why you might sail faster and point higher on one tack than the other? The answer may be…
It’s easy enough to explain apparent wind at a basic level, but once you start drawing vector diagrams, some sailors lose interest. The best explanations combine real-world experiences with simple diagrams and animations. In this article, we collected some of…
Maybe you’ve heard a great sailor talking about “changing gears”. Did you fully understand what they were saying and how changing gears could improve your racing performance? Let’s take a few moments to review what “changing gears” means in sailing.…
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,…
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…
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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