Many beginning and intermediate racing sailors could improve their sailing by focusing on the body mechanics of tacking. Good body mechanics will help you tack quickly and smoothly, keep control of the tiller extension, and be ready to hike and…
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Allan Terhune from Annapolis, MD is the 2021 Inland Lake Yachting Association (ILYA) MC Scow Champion, winning 4 of 7 windy races on Lake Okoboji, IA. Allan has won multiple national class championships. He is the manager of one-design sails…
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Pro sailors joining a new class expect to learn the boat quickly. They use their fundamental knowledge to dive into all the details of making the boat go fast. This post shows some examples of how you can accelerate your…
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The MC Scow class is thriving with top sailors, both amateur and professional, joining the class and willing to share their knowledge. Melges and the sailmakers provide excellent support. These developments make it easy to get tips from pro sailors…
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Watch as Allan Terhune leads a discussion with Jeff Bonanni and Eric Doyle on E Scow upwind tuning, with photos showing trim in various conditions. All three sailors are part of the North Sails team. Eric is a Star World…
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I grew up sailing lasers and love having at least four sets (of mainsail telltales). Most sailors think this is overkill, but I think more information on the wind flowing thru the sail only can help. Rob Seidelmann, perennial MC…
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