2022 ILYA Championship Debrief: Race-Course Notes
The 2022 ILYA Championship were held August 18-21 at Lake Geneva, WI. Approximately 200 boats raced in four classes – […]
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Tips from Pro Sailors – 2021 MC-Scow Train Wreck Regatta
The MC Scow class is thriving with top sailors, both amateur and professional, joining the class and willing to share
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Rules 19-20 – Room at Obstructions: Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024
In this post, we discuss the rules related to room at obstructions – Rules 19 and 20. Rule 19 addresses
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Rules 18.3 and 18.4 – Mark-Room 3: Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024
Our third installment on Rule 18 – mark-room covers Rules 18.3 and 18.4, regarding passing head to wind in the
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Rule 18.2 – Giving Mark-Room: Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024
Our second installment on mark-room is Rule 18.2 – Giving Mark-Room. We covered Rule 18.1 separately and we’ll update Rules
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Rule 18.1 – When Mark-Room Applies: Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024
Our next series of rules articles cover Part 2, Section C – At Marks and Obstructions. Section C covers Rules
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Rule 17 – On the Same Tack, Proper Course: Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024
Rule 17 – On the Same Tack, Proper Course – is the fourth rule in Part 2, Section B of
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Rule 16 – Changing Course: Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024
Rule 16 – Changing Course is the third rule in Part 2, Section B of the Racing Rules of Sailing.
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Rule 14 and Rule 15 – Avoiding Contact and Acquiring Right of Way: Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024
Now that we’ve mastered the right of way rules, we need to learn the limitations on right of way boats.
Rule 13 – While Tacking: Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024
Rule 13 – While Tacking is the fourth and final right-of-way rule in Part 2 of the Racing Rules of
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Rule 12 – On the Same Tack, Not Overlapped: Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024
Rule 12 – On the Same Tack, Not Overlapped is the third right-of-way rule in Part 2 of the Racing
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Rule 11 – On the Same Tack, Overlapped: Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024
Rule 11 – On the Same Tack, Overlapped is the second right-of-way rule in Part 2 of the Racing Rules
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Mainsail Telltales: A Better Approach
I grew up sailing lasers and love having at least four sets (of mainsail telltales). Most sailors think this is
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Continuous Control Lines: Quicker Trim Adjustment for Single-Handers
Skippers in single-handed boats have their hands full, controlling the tiller, mainsheet, and sail control lines. Great boat speed requires
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Optimist Sailmakers and Manufacturers Tuning Guides
There are lots of Optimist tuning guides available. We’ve put together a collection of the most informative guides from major
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