We all know that sailing the lifted tack is a fundamental rule of thumb for upwind strategy. You’d think it would be easy to apply, but sometimes it’s hard to recognize the lifted tack, especially without a compass. Even if…
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Get a race compass! Without a compass, it seems there is a herd mentality, a tendency to go with the crowd. With a compass you’ll know why you are going with the crowd, or not. Sailboat Racing with Greg Fisher…
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Sail the Lifted Tack We all know this is a fundamental upwind racing strategy, but do we know when and how to apply it correctly? This article summarizes the clearest explanations we’ve found aimed at sailors that want a little…