°Get a compass! Without a compass, it seems there is a herd mentality, a tendency to go with the crowd. With a compass you’ll know why you are going with the crowd, or not. Sailboat Racing with Greg Fisher Until…
This category develops your ability to sail smart, focusing on racing strategy and tactics. Subcategories include strategy principles, tactical principles, and specific strategies and tactics for starting, upwind, downwind, reaching, marks and finishes.
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…
Racing Strategy & Tactics
Top Five Finishers Share Race Course Notes at the ILYA MC Invitational 2018
SailZing captured the top five finishers on video as they share race course notes at the ILYA MC Invitational, held at Nagawicka Lake Yacht Club in July 2018. The competition was tough, with shifty winds and varying velocity. Thanks to…
Struggling to get over the hump and race with consistency? SailZing.com asked Ted Keller to share his thoughts on this crucial skill. Ted sails in several classes and serves as tactician on the sport boat circuit. He is part of…
Are you losing ground or making costly mistakes at leeward mark roundings? Like any high stakes, stressful task, it helps to be prepared. In this post, we’ve compiled a leeward mark preparation checklist to help you consider everything. Plan the…
Racing Strategy & Tactics
2018 MC Scow Midwinter Championship: Race Course Notes – Sailing Scuttlebutt
The 55-boat 2018 MC Midwinter Championship came down to a three way tie requiring multi-level tie breaking protocol in order to crown Bill Draheim and crew Mary Anne Hopper as the 2018 winner, with Scott Harestad and Rob Seidelmenn in…
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