The 2022 ILYA Championship were held August 18-21 at Lake Geneva, WI. Approximately 200 boats raced in four classes – A Scow, E Scow, C Scow, and MC Scow. We caught up with the top performers in the E and…

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…

Charleston Harbor Sailboat Racing Local Knowledge Charleston Harbor is the site of the 2017 E-Scow Nationals and many keelboat and dinghy events. It is also the venue for the annual Sperry Charleston Race Week (CRW), and the sponsoring authority has…

There are lots of Optimist tuning guides available.  We’ve put together a collection of the most informative guides from major sailmakers and boat manufacturers. Optimist Tuning Guides North Sails Quantum Sails UK Sails Ullman Sails Olimpic Sails McLaughlin Boat Works…