Two of your SailZing editors battled it out in positions 1-2 for most of a recent Wednesday night MC race. The race analysis shows two keys to success: 1) start in a position to get to the first shift and…
Racing Strategy & Tactics
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.
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Well, while one SailZinger was PRO for the race, the other was sailing to a win in the MC-Scow. The wind was very gusty so I had to use some of the learning that we’ve shared on SailZing.com to finish…
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Upwind Strategy & Tactics
Racing Strategy Choices: Positioning by Stuart Walker – SailZing Book Review
by Allan HaegerRacing Strategy Choices Want a systematic approach to developing your race strategy? Stuart Walker (Positioning: The Logic of Sailboat Racing) says successful race strategy depends on determining which one of three conditions (categories) is present. He gives plenty of examples…
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Pre-Start Routine – Insights from Zenda U Mike Brown from Rush Creek YC shared the most valuable tips he received as a student at the 2017 Zenda U in Eustis, FL. We got three good insights from Mike. This video…
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Regatta Aha! Insights The 2017 MC Scow Midwinters (Lake Eustis Sailing Club, March 9-11) had 63 competitors from 13 states and Canada. The MC class is fortunate to have many strong sailors that are willing to share their knowledge. Here…
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Our SailZing “Sailing: Finishing Strategies” Pinterest board includes handy strategies for finishing a race well.
