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Racing Skills Evaluation: Develop a Self-Improvement Plan
With summer ending and the racing season fresh in your mind, now is a good time to assess your skills […]
Shore Effects on Lakes – Examples and Cautions
We decided to tackle the topic of shore effects on lakes after seeing examples on Lake Okoboji and running across […]
ILYA MC Scow Champion Interview: Allan Terhune, Jr.
Allan Terhune from Annapolis, MD is the 2021 Inland Lake Yachting Association (ILYA) MC Scow Champion, winning 4 of 7 […]
2021 X Boat Champion Shares Race Course Notes
X Boat champion Kamron Kaiser and crew Peter Goggins won a hard-fought 2021 senior X boat Inland Lake Yachting Association […]
Downwind Boat Speed Checklist: Avoid the Slows
Are you working hard enough on downwind boat speed? It’s easy to lose focus, even though downwind sailing requires at […]
Raise Your Board in Heavy Air – Three Reasons
Most tuning guides for centerboard dinghies and scows tell you to raise your board 1-2″ in heavy air. In this […]
Manage Upwind Helm Balance for Speed and Feel
Struggling with boat speed? Want to sail more by feel? Understanding and managing helm balance will help. In this post […]
Combatting Mental Fatigue on the Race Course
Do you have trouble maintaining focus toward the end of a tough race or during the last race of a […]
Avoid Tacking in Lulls; Be Prepared to Tack in Puffs
Recently, I talked to a sailing instructor who got the opportunity to crew for a top-notch sailor in a national […]
Prevent Outhaul Failures – Six Tips
The outhaul on any boat gets a lot of use and can cause its share of headaches. Outhaul failures are […]
