-
Allan Haeger
Posts
Mainsail Telltales: A Better Approach
“I grew up sailing Lasers and love having at least four sets. Most sailors think this is overkill, but I […]
Continuous Control Lines Kit for MC Scow
SailZing now offers a continuous control lines kit for the MC Scow. This pre-cut set of lines lets you easily […]
Sailboat Race Analysis – Improve Performance with Data
Ever get the feeling that the casual post-race conversation doesn’t tell the whole story about race performance? Ever wished you […]
Does Your Mast Float?
For 1996 and later MCs, all masts must float for 10 minutes. MC Scow Scantlings Many one-design classes require some […]
Lift and Drag: Prevent Common Sail Trim Errors
Racing sailboats rarely function at better than 85% of their optimal upwind performance, even when managed by experts. This failure is […]
Don’t Be Lazy with Mainsheet Tension
You need a huge range of mainsheet tension to be fast in all conditions, especially in boats with bendy masts. […]
Get Comfortable Executing Penalty Turns
Unexpected incidents … can jeopardize your results and will need decisive action. Taking a penalty is the easiest solution – […]
Weight Distribution and Boat Speed: Stay “Centered” to Go Fast
SailZing.com may earn a small commission if you buy through some links in this post, at no extra cost to […]
Stretching for Sailors: Five Insights to Make You Fitter
After a strenuous MC Scow regatta, SailZing asked Ron Baerwitz, a high level sailor in various classes, and a dedicated […]
Does Hull Speed Matter for Small Boat Racing?
In a Wednesday night pizza session, some of my sailing buddies had a “highly intellectual” conversation about this question: does […]
