After a decent front row start, what’s the next priority? Answer: holding your lane and going fast, so you can break out of the pack and have strategic choices. For tips on lane management after the start, we turned to…
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Upwind Sail Trim
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A well-sailed boat can develop a great speed advantage; … so it is not unusual to see the largest race-winning leads developed in the lightest of conditions. Greg Fisher in When the Going Gets Light. . . Sitting on the low…
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In our final episode, legendary sailor and coach Dave Ullman joins with Olympic qualifiers Stephanie Roble and Maggie Shea to discuss boat speed. Lots of great tips here, including: the nuances of mast rake and sail efficiency, the real scoop…
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Welcome to our series on upwind mainsail trim. This article covers Controlling Twist, which is Part 4 of a four-part unit on shaping your sails. In this series, we’re presenting a comprehensive review of basic and advanced mainsail trim concepts.…
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Welcome to our series on upwind mainsail trim. This article covers Draft Shape and Position, which is Part 3 of a four-part unit on shaping your sails. In this series, we’re presenting a comprehensive review of basic and advanced mainsail…
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On a windless day at the 2020 Train Wreck regatta, the organizers put together a discussion of MC Scow sail trim. Bill Draheim from Quantum Sails and Mike Considine from UK Sailmakers answered questions from the fleet. SailZing captured the…
