Get Comfortable Executing Penalty Turns
Unexpected incidents … can jeopardize your results and will need decisive action. Taking a penalty is the easiest solution – […]
Get Comfortable Executing Penalty Turns Read Post »
Boat Handling & Performance
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.
Weight Distribution and Boat Speed: Stay “Centered” to Go Fast
The result was electrifying. The catamaran’s performance improved immeasurably, and from only one pound of weight reduction. Steve Colgate, in
Weight Distribution and Boat Speed: Stay “Centered” to Go Fast Read Post »
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
Sail Faster Downwind: In Pressure and By the Lee Read Post »
Sailing with Crew in the MC Scow: Matt Fisher Comments
SailZing asked Matt Fisher to write an article about sailing with crew in the MC. Matt and crew finished 3rd
Sailing with Crew in the MC Scow: Matt Fisher Comments Read Post »
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
Sailing Downwind in Waves – MC Scow Read Post »
Does Hull Speed Matter for Small Boat Racing?
In a Wednesday night pizza session, some of my sailing buddies had a “highly intellectual” conversation about this question: does
Does Hull Speed Matter for Small Boat Racing? Read Post »
Mark Your Deck to Check Rudder Drag
Feeling slow? Maybe you’re over-steering or have excessive weather helm, creating rudder drag. You can do an interesting exercise by
Mark Your Deck to Check Rudder Drag Read Post »
Dinghy Roll Tacking – High School Coach Breaks it Down
High school sailing coach Gary Werden has published a detailed video showing dinghy roll tacking, using the 420. Gary shows
Dinghy Roll Tacking – High School Coach Breaks it Down Read Post »
Practice Rudderless Sailing to Improve Your Boat Speed
Rudderless Sailing This video from Norman Sailing shows Optis using the sails and body weight to steer the boat. Minimizing
Practice Rudderless Sailing to Improve Your Boat Speed Read Post »
Optimist Leeward Mark Rounding with Double Olympic Gold Medalist Shirley Robertson
Optimist Leeward Mark Rounding Check out this video on Optimist leeward mark rounding, narrated by double Olympic gold medalist Shirley
Optimist Leeward Mark Rounding with Double Olympic Gold Medalist Shirley Robertson Read Post »
Optimist Gybing – Video Collection
Optimist Gybing Check out this video showing Optimist gybing, narrated by Shirley Robertson, double Olympic Gold Medalist. The links provide
Optimist Gybing – Video Collection Read Post »
MC-Scow Southeast Regional Regatta: Race Course Notes
Race Course Notes The MC-Scow class is all about sharing knowledge. This past weekend, at the Southeast Regional regatta at
MC-Scow Southeast Regional Regatta: Race Course Notes Read Post »
C-Scow Sailing in a Breeze and Angle of Heel
Watch as Dave Davenport, Lake Beulah Yacht Club and Lake Geneva Yacht Club, shares his Aha! Insights about sailing a
C-Scow Sailing in a Breeze and Angle of Heel Read Post »
Hand Over Hand Sheeting – A “Must Have” Skill
We see a lot of sailors struggling to pull in their mainsheet rapidly while retaining control of the tiller. As
Hand Over Hand Sheeting – A “Must Have” Skill Read Post »
Olympians Share C-Scow Race Course Notes – ILYA Championships
Annie Haeger and Luke Ramsey, 2016 Olympians, sailed a C-Scow at the 2017 ILYA Championship Regatta at Lake Geneva, WI.
Olympians Share C-Scow Race Course Notes – ILYA Championships Read Post »
Dave Davenport on Sailing Lulls – SailZing Aha! Insights
Watch as Dave Davenport, Lake Beulah Yacht Club and Lake Geneva Yacht Club, shares his Aha! Insights about sailing through
Dave Davenport on Sailing Lulls – SailZing Aha! Insights Read Post »
