Major Mistakes: Here are Twelve You Can Avoid
The great helms[people] are those who are able to recognize the imminence of major mistakes and act to avoid them […]
Major Mistakes: Here are Twelve You Can Avoid Read Post »
The great helms[people] are those who are able to recognize the imminence of major mistakes and act to avoid them […]
Major Mistakes: Here are Twelve You Can Avoid Read Post »
Racing sailors face a constant stream of strategic and tactical decisions. In the heat of a situation, it’s easier to
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Is it true that on some lakes in most conditions, you have to pick a side, rather than play the
Lake Sailing: Pick a Side or Play the Middle? Read Post »
My favorite rule of thumb, and one that I have used with great success many times, is to ‘sail the
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You need a huge range of mainsheet tension to be fast in all conditions, especially in boats with bendy masts.
Don’t Be Lazy with Mainsheet Tension Read Post »
Unexpected incidents … can jeopardize your results and will need decisive action. Taking a penalty is the easiest solution –
Get Comfortable Executing Penalty Turns Read Post »
The result was electrifying. The catamaran’s performance improved immeasurably, and from only one pound of weight reduction. Steve Colgate, in
Weight Distribution and Boat Speed: Stay “Centered” to Go Fast Read Post »
With clear air, you’ll have superior boat speed, along with the opportunity to respond to any wind shift… Championship Tactics,
Upwind Strategy and Tactics – Sail in Clear Air Read Post »
College Sailing coach Scott Ikle shares a number of ways to improve your average score, from smart starts to conservative
Improve Your Average Score – One Race at a Time | Sailing World Read Post »
It was June 2016 and Annie Haeger (East Troy, WI) and Briana Provancha (San Diego, CA) were in the final
Sailing Team Communication with Champion Sailor Dave Ullman Read Post »
Sail the Lifted Tack We all know this is a fundamental upwind racing strategy, but do we know when and
Sail the Lifted Tack – How and When? Read Post »