Windward Mark Approach: Six Traps to Avoid
How many times have you been burned at the windward mark, losing multiple places in less than a minute? It’s […]
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Downwind Strategy Mistakes Part 2: More Ways to Get Passed
In a previous post, we described four downwind strategy mistakes that cause sailors to lose places quickly. We had seen
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Shaping Your Mainsail, Part 4 – Controlling Twist
Welcome to our series on upwind mainsail trim. This article covers Controlling Twist, which is Part 4 of a four-part
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Shaping Your Mainsail, Part 3: Draft Shape and Position
Welcome to our series on upwind mainsail trim. This article covers Draft Shape and Position, which is Part 3 of
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Favored Side of the Course: Make Better Decisions
It’s ten minutes before the start and you’re formulating strategy. Should you pick a favored side, or just sail the
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Play the Shifts Downwind – Check Your Understanding
In winds up to 10 knots, the impact of shifts downwind is enormous… A boat working the shifts will gain
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