This category covers starting strategy and tactics, including where to start, approaching the line, creating a gap, judging the line, accelerating, and priorities immediately after the start.
This is Part 2 of a 2-part series with Allan Terhune, Jr., North Sails – Manager One Design North America Division. He shared ideas […]
Allan Terhune – Boat Handling, Speed & Windward Marks Read Post »
This is Part 1 of a 2-part series with Allan Terhune, Jr., North Sails – Manager One Design North America
Allan Terhune Starting Tips Read Post »
Andy Burdick, Melges Performance Sailboats, shared winning starting tips with SailZing.com after he dominated the 2023 MC Scow Train Wreck regatta.
Andy Burdick Starting Tips Read Post »
This article has been updated. If you rank racing skills by degree of difficulty and potential for gain/loss, big fleet
Big Fleet Starts: Challenges and Priorities Read Post »
In this series of articles, we will introduce the key concepts of sailing a race from preparation to the starting
Sailing the Race Course – Starting for Beginners Read Post »
Want to improve your starts? Take this short starting tactics quiz in a video from Roble/Shea Sailing. In the video,
Starting Tactics Quiz: Boat Thoughts at 30 Seconds Read Post »
You’ve done your pre-race routine, decided where to start, and made your starting line approach. Now it’s time to get
Execute the Start with Four Key Skills Read Post »
This post covers the expert wisdom on where to start. We updated the post from the original version, incorporating some
Starting Strategy and Tactics: Where to Start Read Post »
After a decent front row start, what’s the next priority? Answer: holding your lane and going fast, so you can
Lane Management After the Start – Tips and Drills Read Post »
Bad starts happen. As we showed in Starting Performance Observations, it’s common to see half or more of the fleet
Bad Start? Four Recovery Options Read Post »
Always, always use a line sight. Dave Dellenbaugh, in Speed and Smarts (Issue 128) Are you skeptical about the value
Using a Line Sight to Give you Confidence on the Starting Line Read Post »
Ever had your carefully planned approach ruined by last-minute wind shifts while starting? Wind shifts affect your time and distance
Wind Shifts While Starting: Impacts and Tips Read Post »
Would it surprise you that the picture above showing line sag is from high level competition on the world stage?
Line Sag: Illusions and Opportunities Read Post »
Are you getting bad starts because you’re not being aggressive? If so, what’s holding you back? This post is designed
Starting Mentality: Learn to Be Aggressive Read Post »
2021 Olympic Sailing Team members Steph Roble and Maggie Shea cover all aspects of starting and gave us several good
Starting Strategy and Tactics for Youth: ILYA Seminar Read Post »
The ILYA, Roble-Shea Sailing, and SailZing, LLC are partnering to bring you a series of videos with insights from ILYA’s
Starting: ILYA Fast Forward Seminar Read Post »
