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Many new sailors ask us what “vang sheeting” means. More experienced sailors understand the term, but may not execute it […]

What is regatta etiquette in sailing? An internet search might lead you to think it’s the fancy stuff – proper […]

Do you treat each part of the race as a fresh challenge? Sports psychologists suggest that addressing challenges in intervals […]

[Lull response]: I fought my instinct to bear off, and instead, allowed the jib tales to stall while the boat […]

If Olympic sailors, coaches, and America’s Cup teams take the time to mark control settings, why shouldn’t the rest of […]

On a run with light and shifty wind, a masthead wind indicator is essential. The telltales on the shrouds are […]

Here’s an easy way to roll your sail singlehanded while it’s on the boat. This method prevents wrinkles from forming […]

What are the most common racing skills for improvement? In our post Racing Skills Evaluation: Develop a Self-Improvement Plan, we […]

Top sailors prioritize smooth weight movement and constant angle of heel, especially in light air. In light air, flow over […]

We all know that sailing the lifted tack is a fundamental rule of thumb for upwind strategy. You’d think it […]