Always, always use a line sight. Dave Dellenbaugh, in Speed and Smarts (Issue 128) Are you skeptical about the value of a line sight? Would it help to know that many top sailors consider it essential? Judging the location of…
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Stopping or Slowing Your Boat You should learn to stop or slow your sailboat when docking, maneuvering for the start, or approaching a crowded leeward mark. The videos below, narrated by Shirley Robertson, double Olympic gold medalist, show stopping an…
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Here’s a well-done video from the International Sailing Academy showing the importance of shooting up to maintain your gap on the starting line. This video shows the technique in Lasers, but is applicable to other small boats. Starting: Shooting Up…
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Well, while one SailZinger was PRO for the race, the other was sailing to a win in the MC-Scow. The wind was very gusty so I had to use some of the learning that we’ve shared on SailZing.com to finish…
