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March 12, 2013Three Winning Team Race MovesAt the upper levels of team racing, many sail according to the same “playbook.” In the end it all comes down to which team can execute the play the quickest. Here are some moves to help you execute and get your team across the finish line in a winning combination.
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June 12, 20122012 Orange Coffee Pot RegattaThe June 2nd event took place at Surf City Yacht Club in New Jersey, and served as the US Singlehanded Championships Area C Elimination regatta. 7 races took place. Clay Johnson won the full rig class, with only 6 points after his drop, and Kelly McGlynn won the radial class, again with only 6 points.
Photo Credit: Jon Deutsch, www.jdeutsch.com
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October 26, 2012Put Me In, CoachAs a college sailing crew, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that you’re the best person to be on the water no matter what the conditions. At some point, though, you’ve got to step back and realize that someone else can do it bigger and better, and support your team the best that you can from the dock.
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February 14, 2012WTF? I’m On Race Committee?After helping with RC duties for the Potomac River Sailing Association Laser fleet, I have a newfound respect for those who run races.
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July 23, 2012Rob Crane-Meet the TeamRob Crane, who will represent the USA in the Laser class, was born into a family that is passionate about sailing. His competitive sailing began in the Optimist class, and in 1998 he won the Optimist North American Championship. Soon after, he advanced to the Laser Radial, and it wasn’t before long that he was highly competitive in the full-rig Laser. Crane, 26, had his breakout performance at the 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships, where he qualified for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Sailing Team.
Click here to watch a video about Rob.
Images/text: US Sailing Team
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March 8, 2013Finns in ValenciaPhotographer Pavlina Soukupova captures some of the best Finn action in Valencia, Spain.
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June 5, 20122012 ICSA Women's National ChampionshipsThe 2012 Sperry Top-Sider/ICSA Women's National Semifinals and Finals Championships were held on Lake Travis in Austin, TX, from May 30 to June 2. The teams saw everything from 0 knots to 30 knots. Boston College came out on top, while Yale finished second and Rhode Island placed third.
Click here to read more in our Finish Line forum.
Photos courtesy of ICSA Facebook page.
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October 16, 2012From the Archives: Doublehanded SynergyIf you plan to answer a want ad for a double handed crew, here are a few pointers to help you get the job. The Art of Crewing by Scott Iklé from our July 1995 issue.
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February 13, 2012College Sailing Team Spotlight: Georgetown UniversityThis varsity team celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2012, and is gunning for a strong performance at spring nationals.
