Step 1: Asymmetrical Spinnaker – Basic Anatomy
Flying a spinnaker, or “chute / kite”, can produce an incredible ride! On a Melges 15, the chute adds almost […]
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Downwind Handling & Performance
Improve your downwind handling and performance. Learn about downwind sail trim, steering, balance, gybing, and sailing in waves.
Downwind Boat Speed Checklist: Avoid the Slows
Are you working hard enough on downwind boat speed? It’s easy to lose focus, even though downwind sailing requires at
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Sailing by the Lee: A Primer
We’ve had several newer sailors ask us about sailing by the lee. This is not a well-understood topic, especially for
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Heavy Air Gybes: Conquer Fear with Technique
Are you afraid of heavy air gybes (or jibe) due to either lack of experience or too many painful experiences?
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Downwind Trimming Strategies for Upper Leech Twist
Sailing downwind fast and controlled in all conditions is easier with a few simple techniques to manage the mainsail’s twist,
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Capsize Causes and Solutions – Part 2: Off-wind Balance
Here’s Part 2 of our list of capsize causes and solutions for small boat sailors. In Part 1, we covered
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Sail Faster Downwind: In Pressure and By the Lee
I think our biggest gains were made downwind. … The boats really like to be sailed with some twist at
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Sailing Downwind in Waves – MC Scow
In the last race at the recent MC Train Wreck regatta, with winds gusting into the high 20’s, several sailors
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Optimist Gybing – Video Collection
Optimist Gybing Check out this video showing Optimist gybing, narrated by Shirley Robertson, double Olympic Gold Medalist. The links provide
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Downwind Sailing Using Yarn Telltales – SailZing Aha! Insights
Downwind Sailing Using Yarn Telltales This Aha! Insight from William Hendershot shows how he uses heavier yarn telltales downwind in
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Downwind Sailing and Gybing Tips from Sarah Ayton
Narrated video about downwind sailing in a 470, including spinnaker hoist, skipper.crew roles, spinnaker trim, sailing low in the puffs,
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