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October 2, 2012In this Issue: October 2012Sailing World's 50th Anniversary issue - October 2012 - features the eight most enduring one-designs, questions about sportsmanship, and the America's Cup 72.
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September 25, 2012Rules at Starting MarksConsider the type of starting mark and the time left in the starting sequence when giving room on the line. 'Rules' From the Experts from our September 2012 issue.
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September 24, 2012San Francisco NOOD 2012: Blackhawk Takes the FleetA second consecutive day of favorable winds opened the door for a highly-competitive final day of action at the Sperry Top-Sider NOOD Regatta San Francisco. Going against a stacked field of accomplished sailors in the J/105 fleet, local skipper, Scooter Simmons from San Francisco Yacht Club and crew navigated their boat, Blackhawk, with perfection through three final day races and earned the overall event victory.
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September 21, 2012More Tricks For the BagFrom getting a running start to getting the spinnaker down before the mark, some simple but effective practices can make all the difference. From the Experts "Fundamentals" from our September 2012 issue.
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September 21, 2012Smart Roundings at the Top MarkJoin the layline parade to the weather mark too early or too late, and you’ll struggle to round. Pick the right moment, and you’ll capitalize at the top of the beat. From the Experts "Tactics" from our September 2012 issue.
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September 20, 2012Volvo Ocean Race: Driven to ChangeThe realities of a shrinking fleet and the rising cost of competing in and running the Volvo Ocean Race have forced race organizers to take a different tack. I hope it's not a header. Gaining Bearing from our September 2012 issue.
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September 20, 2012High Gear to BermudaAfter many years and many miles at the helm, the recent Bermuda Race experience stands out as one of my all-time favorites. Jobson Report from our September 2012 issue.
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September 20, 2012Plane Speak on Spinnaker TrimThe most challenging part of moving from a displacement keelboat to a planing one is learning how to sail downwind. Extended version of the interview found in our October 2012 issue.
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September 19, 2012Tech Review: Furling From the TopNew furling systems developed for grand-prix programs may be the solution for better spinnaker handling. Tech Review from our July/August 2012 issue.
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September 17, 2012Volvo Ocean Race: Reigning in the FleetThe Volvo Ocean Race's proposed 65-foot one-design will be plenty fast and technical, but also capable of being sailed by a wider variety of teams. New Boats "Tech Review" from our September 2012 issue.
