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Stabilize the Rig for Mooring or On-Water Towing
Here’s a tip for newer sailors planning to moor a boat or tow a boat on the water. To prevent […]
Ten Ways to Use Shroud Telltales
As racing sailors, we’re striving to “become one with the wind,” instinctively making use of every little change. If you […]
Seeing Wind on the Water – Improve Your Skills
You will always be behind the curve if you’re reacting to changes in the wind, rather than anticipating them. Seeing […]
Starting Tactics Quiz: Boat Thoughts at 30 Seconds
Want to improve your starts? Take this short starting tactics quiz in a video from Roble/Shea Sailing. In the video, […]
Execute the Start with Four Key Skills
You’ve done your pre-race routine, decided where to start, and made your starting line approach. Now it’s time to get […]
Try the “No-Hike Hands Drill” for Better Puff Response
Here’s a drill to sharpen your puff response techniques. Most sailors know about “ease/hike/trim,” but many do not execute it […]
Light Air on Lakes: More Wind Near the Shore?
When I was starting out racing on our tiny lake, a mentor told me to look for more wind near […]
Sailing Fast Upwind: Time-tested Phrases from Influential Sailors
Are you a newer racing sailor? If so, sailing fast upwind may be one of the toughest things to learn. […]
MC Scow User Guide, Part 1: Boat Setup and Maintenance
The MC Scow class is growing rapidly. Some of the sailors joining the class don’t have much sailing experience, so […]
Cat-Rigged Scows: Is “Boom Over the Corner” a Good Thing?
Boats with only a mainsail (no jib), sometimes called cat-rigged boats, sail upwind with their boom further out than boats […]

