This category shows you how to make gains by focusing on downwind strategy and tactics.
In this article, we will outline the first Downwind Leg for Beginners with lots of links for more information. If there’s something […]
Sailing the Race Course – Downwind Leg for Beginners Read Post »
We’ve written in detail about various aspects of downwind strategy, but many readers like content summarized. In this post we
Downwind Strategy Checklist Read Post »
In a previous post, we described four downwind strategy mistakes that cause sailors to lose places quickly. We had seen
Downwind Strategy Mistakes Part 2: More Ways to Get Passed Read Post »
In this week’s episode, Olympic qualifiers Stephanie Roble and Maggie Shea discuss downwind tactics for youth. Need a better way
Downwind Tactics for Youth with Roble / Shea Sailing Read Post »
In this week’s episode, Olympic Sailing Team members Stephanie Roble and Maggie Shea reveal their downwind tactics secrets. There’s plenty
Downwind Tactics with Roble / Shea Sailing Read Post »
SailZing.com is presenting a series of “Tactical IQ” sessions to help you think through common race situations. For this session,
Leeward Gate Tactics: 8 Tactical IQ Scenarios Read Post »
What factors do you consider when choosing the leeward gate? Furthest upwind Favored side of the course for next beat
Choosing the Leeward Gate: Race Course Notes Read Post »
As the 2019 summer racing season gets underway, your SailZing editors have been gathering race experiences to help drive home
Downwind Strategy Mistakes: Four Ways to Get Passed Read Post »
Dave Dellenbaugh’s Speed and Smarts, Issue 130 (May/June 2014) has a very informative diagram showing how to use apparent wind
Downwind Strategy: Use Apparent Wind Clues Read Post »
In winds up to 10 knots, the impact of shifts downwind is enormous… A boat working the shifts will gain
Play the Shifts Downwind – Check Your Understanding Read Post »
