For a useful understanding of the inner workings of the wind, check out Frank Bethwaite’s Higher Performance Sailing. In Chapter 4, “The Spectrum of the Wind,” he names and describes four distinct types of wind changes we see on the…
Weather, Wind, Current, & Tides
This category covers the external elements in sailboat racing- weather, wind, current, and tides. Learn about weather patterns, wind patterns, and current/tide effects.
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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…
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