Starve your distractions; feed your focus Anonymous How well do you manage your thought process on the race course? Do you focus on one element of racing at the expense of others? Do you dwell on negative self-talk? Does your mind…
This category covers the many aspects of sailboat racing preparation. Topics include fitness & nutrition, racing psychology (mental preparation), weather, wind, current, tides, teamwork, skill building strategies, pre-race preparation, and regatta preparation.
Ever wonder why you sometimes can sail fast when the breeze feels light and there are no ripples on the water? Or why you might sail faster and point higher on one tack than the other? The answer may be…
Hot weather is upon us. Any serious sports nutrition plan for mid-summer must include more than just water bottles. Three key issues are important for the competitive sailor: hydration, electrolyte balance, and glucose. Drinking water will address hydration issues, but…
Character-Building Benefits of Sailing Does competitive sailing develop character? This article in Sailing Scuttlebutt describes 10 socio-emotional benefits of sailing. Read the full article for details. Grit Confidence Teamwork Friendship Sportsmanship Learning to lose Patience Responsibility Managing emotions Discipline Supporting…
Every battle is won before it is fought. Sun Tzu, Chinese general, military strategist, writer, and philosopher The above quote could well apply to sailboat racing and your pre-race routine. Success in racing is based many factors – better mental and physical preparation,…
When Briana and I set out on this journey, everyone told us that we would have to become students of the sport. They were right. Taking notes fast-tracked our learning. Annie Haeger in The Write Solution – Sailing World It’s…
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