In lake sailing, race strategy – using shifts, sailing in more wind, and course/fleet positioning – is often more important than pure boat speed. Different conditions require different strategies, and we’re always looking for better ways to think about strategy…
Preparation
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.
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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…
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Successful sailors know how to manage their thought process during the race. In The Sailing Cycle, we described Zack Clayton’s approach. In the ILYA Fast Forward webinar series, Olympic qualifiers Steph Roble and Maggie Shea described an approach which they…
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Are you getting bad starts because you’re not being aggressive? If so, what’s holding you back? This post is designed to help you identify and eliminate barriers to an aggressive starting mentality. Even if you don’t have all the skills,…
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Watch as Will Huerth and a panel of super-crews capture the magic of crewing on a scow in the ILYA. Learn about breaking in as a crew, the fun of multi-generational racing, qualities of a good crew, the road trips,…
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Want to know more about sailing in college? This session of Shoot the Breeze with Bill will answer your questions about choosing a school, admissions, boats, competition format, time commitment, and the benefits of college sailing. Thanks to Will Huerth…
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