sailing school activities

Recently, I talked to a sailing instructor who got the opportunity to crew for a top-notch sailor in a national championship regatta. I asked him what he learned. He told me that when the boat was about to sail into…

Here’s a tip for newer sailors planning to moor a boat or tow a boat on the water. To prevent broken shrouds or forestays, you need to stabilize the rig. Take this simple precaution to save wear and tear. Why…

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…

Want to improve your starts? Take this short starting tactics quiz in a video from Roble/Shea Sailing. In the video, Steph and Maggie show eight boats near the starting line with 30 seconds remaining. They ask you to decide what…

You’ve done your pre-race routine, decided where to start, and made your starting line approach. Now it’s time to get  aggressive and execute the start. Successful sailors use four key skills: they get to the front row, fight hard for…

Here’s a drill to sharpen your puff response techniques. Most sailors know about “ease/hike/trim,” but many do not execute it well in different wind conditions. The No-Hike Hands Drill will help train your hands to respond correctly in a variety…