A Different Kind of Sailing Book Eric Twiname’s Sail, Race and Win might be the best book available about becoming a better sailor. It doesn’t focus much on sailing technique. Instead, it shows how to teach yourself to win. If you are…
Practice Tips
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“Get your head out of the boat” and “Sail by Feel” are both great pieces of advice for racing sailors, especially in small boats with limited (or zero) crew resources. This comes harder for sailors that didn’t grow up with…
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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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You will always be behind the curve if you’re reacting to changes in the wind, rather than anticipating them. Seeing wind on the water will help you keep your boat moving in puffs and lulls, anticipate lifts and headers, and…
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The beauty of solo practicing is that you can work on a wide range of techniques and abilities without having to rely on anyone else except your crew and perhaps some emergency rescue service being present. Eric Twiname, in Sail,…
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A well-organized, two-boat testing program is the best way to make advances in boat speed. Mark Reynolds While racing, it’s hard to isolate the factors that contribute to differences in boat speed. If you have the time and patience, two-boat…
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