Solve Common Pointing Problems: Five Ways to Sail Higher
Can’t point without pinching and losing speed? For this article, we collected everything we could find on how to solve […]
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Do You Have the Right Touch? Thoughts from Bruce Goldsmith
The skipper winning the most races inevitably is going to be the one with the best touch. I call touch
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Sailing Lulls – What’s the Best Response?
[Lull response]: I fought my instinct to bear off, and instead, allowed the jib tales to stall while the boat
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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
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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
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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
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Sailing by the Lee: A Primer
We’ve had several newer sailors ask us about sailing by the lee. This is not a well-understood topic, especially for
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Lane Management After the Start – Tips and Drills
After a decent front row start, what’s the next priority? Answer: holding your lane and going fast, so you can
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Downwind Trimming Strategies for Upper Leech Twist
Sailing downwind fast and controlled in all conditions is easier with a few simple techniques to manage the mainsail’s twist,
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Sailing and Hydration – Three Key Issues
Hot weather is upon us. Any serious sports nutrition plan for mid-summer must include more than just water bottles. Three
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Starting: Shooting Up to Maintain Your Gap
Here’s a well-done video from the International Sailing Academy showing the importance of shooting up to maintain your gap on
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