Boats with only a mainsail (no jib), sometimes called cat-rigged boats, sail upwind with their boom further out than boats […]
Cat-Rigged Scows: Is “Boom Over the Corner” a Good Thing? Read Post »
We’ve had several newer sailors ask us about sailing by the lee. This is not a well-understood topic, especially for
Sailing by the Lee: A Primer Read Post »
A well-sailed boat can develop a great speed advantage; … so it is not unusual to see the largest race-winning
Light Air Boat Speed: Focus on Flow Read Post »
In our final Roble/Shea episode, legendary sailor and coach Dave Ullman joins with Olympic qualifiers Stephanie Roble and Maggie Shea
Boat Speed with Dave Ullman and Roble / Shea Sailing Read Post »
Welcome to our series on upwind mainsail trim. This article covers Controlling Twist, which is Part 4 of a four-part
Shaping Your Mainsail, Part 4 – Controlling Twist Read Post »
Sailing downwind fast and controlled in all conditions is easier with a few simple techniques to manage the mainsail’s twist,
Downwind Trimming Strategies for Upper Leech Twist Read Post »
Will Demand, from MC Scow fleet 105, finished 2nd in the 60 boat 2019 MC Scow Midwinters in Eustis, FL.
MC Scow Midwinters – Race Course Notes from Will Demand Read Post »
Ever wonder why you sometimes can sail fast when the breeze feels light and there are no ripples on the
Wind Shear and Gradient Effects on Trim & Strategy – drLaser Read Post »
I think our biggest gains were made downwind. … The boats really like to be sailed with some twist at
Sail Faster Downwind: In Pressure and By the Lee Read Post »
SailZing asked Matt Fisher to write an article about sailing with crew in the MC. Matt and crew finished 3rd
Sailing with Crew in the MC Scow: Matt Fisher Comments Read Post »
In the last race at the recent MC Train Wreck regatta, with winds gusting into the high 20’s, several sailors
Sailing Downwind in Waves – MC Scow Read Post »
