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…
Race Preparation
This category focuses on race preparation, both prior to a regatta and on race day.
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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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“Sailboat racing becomes a game of chance only when you are not prepared.” Buddy Melges “The good sailors all know how to race very well, but the champions have won the regatta before the racing begins.” Paul Elvstrom If you’re…
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Michael Lynch, Lake Geneva & Browns Lake Yacht Clubs, shares his Aha! Insights about dehumidifying his A-Scow I-14 with SailZing.com. Michael puts a dehumidifier inside his A-Scow at night to draw the moisture out of the gear and hull. He…
