Allan Haeger

Shiny streaks, or “wind lanes” appear between the darker areas. These  indicate the direction of the approaching wind with absolute […]

Here’s Part 3 of our list of capsize causes and solutions for small boat sailors. In Part 1, we covered upwind […]

Here’s Part 2 of our list of capsize causes and solutions for small boat sailors. In Part 1, we covered […]

As promised in our post on major mistakes, here’s our cut at a definitive list of capsize causes and solutions […]

As a race committee chairman, … I am surprised at how few [sailors] seem to attempt to finish at the […]

Racing sailors face a constant stream of strategic and tactical decisions. In the heat of a situation, it’s easier to […]

You can gain or lose boats quickly while approaching, rounding, and exiting the windward mark. There are plenty of things to worry […]

In winds up to 10 knots, the impact of shifts downwind is enormous… A boat working the shifts will gain […]

For a useful understanding of the inner workings of the wind, check out Frank Bethwaite’s Higher Performance Sailing. In Chapter […]

My favorite rule of thumb, and one that I have used with great success many times, is to ‘sail the […]