Our recent post, Learn to Change Gears, focused on three upwind “gears:” footing, pointing, and max VMG. These gears rely
Seven Depowering Tools – Sail Controls, Rig Tuning, Boat Trim Read Post »
Basic jib trim on a dinghy is not difficult, but beginning racers need to know a few things. In this
Dinghy Jib Trim, Part 1: Basics Read Post »
You probably don’t want to imitate the picture above, but you can raise your sailing game if you learn to
Hiking: Harder and Smarter Read Post »
As a follow-up to our series on Upwind Mainsail Trim, we wanted to sharpen our skills at analyzing upwind sail
Sail Shape Upwind: Six Things to Look For Read Post »
We’ve written several posts about various aspects of upwind boat speed, but many readers like content summarized. In this post
Upwind Boat Speed Checklist Read Post »
Can’t point without pinching and losing speed? For this article, we collected everything we could find on how to solve
Solve Common Pointing Problems: Five Ways to Sail Higher Read Post »
Want to improve your starting, strategy, and boat speed? At the George Washington Birthday Regatta (GWBR) in February 2022, David
Starting, Boat Speed, Strategy – Flying Scot Clinic and Regatta Read Post »
Ted Keller won the 45-boat MC Scow Train Wreck regatta held January 28-30, 2022, at Lake Eustis Sailing Club (LESC).
Ted Keller’s Racecourse Notes – 2022 MC Scow Train Wreck Read Post »
Top sailors tell us that angle of heel is everything. Are you having trouble maintaining constant angle of heel in
Sailing Upwind by Constant Angle of Heel – John Bertrand Read Post »
The skipper winning the most races inevitably is going to be the one with the best touch. I call touch
Do You Have the Right Touch? Thoughts from Bruce Goldsmith Read Post »
Many new sailors ask us what “vang sheeting” means. More experienced sailors understand the term, but may not execute it
Vang Sheeting and Snugging: Video from International Sailing Academy Read Post »
[Lull response]: I fought my instinct to bear off, and instead, allowed the jib tales to stall while the boat
Sailing Lulls – What’s the Best Response? Read Post »
On a run with light and shifty wind, a masthead wind indicator is essential. The telltales on the shrouds are
Should You Use a Masthead Wind Indicator? Read Post »
Top sailors prioritize smooth weight movement and constant angle of heel, especially in light air. In light air, flow over
Smooth Weight Movement in Light Air Read Post »
Most tuning guides for centerboard dinghies and scows tell you to raise your board 1-2″ in heavy air. In this
Raise Your Board in Heavy Air – Three Reasons Read Post »
Struggling with boat speed? Want to sail more by feel? Understanding and managing helm balance will help. In this post
Manage Upwind Helm Balance for Speed and Feel Read Post »
