Is it true that on some lakes in most conditions, you have to pick a side, rather than play the middle ? SailZing asked some top sailors to discuss their lake sailing strategy at the MC Southeast Regional Regatta at…
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My favorite rule of thumb, and one that I have used with great success many times, is to ‘sail the long tack first.’ This is a simple, nearly foolproof guideline that is easy to use and often comes with great…
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You need a huge range of mainsheet tension to be fast in all conditions, especially in boats with bendy masts. – anonymous fast scow sailor Want to go faster upwind? Your biggest opportunity may be to pay more attention to…
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Unexpected incidents … can jeopardize your results and will need decisive action. Taking a penalty is the easiest solution – hoping for the best and doing nothing is a risky strategy and likely to see you in the protest room. Ian…
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Rig Tuning Principles
Weight Distribution and Boat Speed: Stay “Centered” to Go Fast
by Allan HaegerThe result was electrifying. The catamaran’s performance improved immeasurably, and from only one pound of weight reduction. Steve Colgate, in Steve Colgate on Sailing. If we’re pitching too quickly, and frequency is the problem, we start spreading the crew, slowing…
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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…