As a race committee chairman, … I am surprised at how few [sailors] seem to attempt to finish at the nearest point [favored end] of the finish line. Stuart Walker, in Advanced Racing Tactics Just as you should have an…
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Dave Dellenbaugh
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Dave Dellenbaugh’s Speed and Smarts, Issue 130 (May/June 2014) has a very informative diagram showing how to use apparent wind clues to sail faster and smarter downwind. We present Dave’s diagram as a quiz, with his answers reprinted in the…
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My favorite rule of thumb, and one that I have used with great success many times, is to ‘sail the long tack first.’ This is a simple, nearly foolproof guideline that is easy to use and often comes with great…
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You need a huge range of mainsheet tension to be fast in all conditions, especially in boats with bendy masts. – anonymous fast scow sailor Want to go faster upwind? Your biggest opportunity may be to pay more attention to…
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When Briana and I set out on this journey, everyone told us that we would have to become students of the sport. They were right. Taking notes fast-tracked our learning. Annie Haeger in The Write Solution – Sailing World It’s…
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With the summer season approaching, it’s time to brush up on the racing rules of sailing. Not knowing the rules leads to trouble: DSQ, boat damage, and potential loss of respect by your fellow sailors. We can all improve our…
