We all know that sailing the lifted tack is a fundamental rule of thumb for upwind strategy. You’d think it would be easy to apply, but sometimes it’s hard to recognize the lifted tack, especially without a compass. Even if…
Sailing Breezes
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As a race committee chairman, … I am surprised at how few [sailors] seem to attempt to finish at the nearest point [favored end] of the finish line. Stuart Walker, in Advanced Racing Tactics Just as you should have an…
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With clear air, you’ll have superior boat speed, along with the opportunity to respond to any wind shift… Championship Tactics, by Gary Jobson and Tom Whidden Clear Air Upwind – Don’t Settle for Less Try to sail near a champion…
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Watch as Dave Davenport, Lake Beulah Yacht Club and Lake Geneva Yacht Club, shares his Aha! Insights about sailing a C-Scow in a breeze with SailZing.com. Dave discusses: Proper Angle of Heel Pinching vs. Easing sail to avoid side-slipping Proper…
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Sail the Lifted Tack We all know this is a fundamental upwind racing strategy, but do we know when and how to apply it correctly? This article summarizes the clearest explanations we’ve found aimed at sailors that want a little…