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…
This category focuses on developing good boat handling & performance skills. These skills will help you develop stellar boat speed, solid tacks and gybes, and smooth mark roundings.
Welcome to our series on upwind mainsail trim. This article covers Camber, which is Part 2 of a four-part unit on shaping your sails. In this series, we’re presenting a comprehensive review of basic and advanced mainsail trim concepts. We…
Welcome to our series on upwind mainsail trim. This article covers Angle of Attack, which is Part 1 of a four-part unit on shaping your sails. In this series, we’re presenting a comprehensive review of basic and advanced mainsail trim…
Ever wish you could get more detailed insights on sailing technique? Our drone video of the MC Scow Southeast Regional gave us this chance. We captured two talented sailors sailing side by side and used freeze frame and zoom to…
Sailing downwind fast and controlled in all conditions is easier with a few simple techniques to manage the mainsail’s twist, especially in the upper leech. In this article, we’ll discuss downwind trimming strategies for different conditions using the mainsheet and…
Can’t point without pinching and losing speed? This is a common complaint. For this article, we collected everything we could find on how to solve common pointing problems. The experts are quite consistent, and what they say matches our experience.…
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