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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.
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September 17, 2012Relative SpeedDave Reed wants more planing, less plodding. We're ultimately about going fast, right? Editor's Letter from our September 2012 issue.
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September 12, 2012Too Close to CallThere are clear-cut rules to minimize the potential for contact, but when it comes to close encounters, there’s still “room” for interpretation. "Rules" from our July/August 2012 issue.
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September 10, 2012From the Archives: Cup ControversiesIn this article from June 1995, Sean McNeill describes the kerfuffle that ensued when Team Dennis Conner joined the Citizen Cup finals. Described by the public as "greedy" and "cancerous," how could there be three contestants in the final round of an elimination series?
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September 10, 2012From the Archives: Leeward TakedownsIn this article from our September 1985 issue, Mark Sertl describes pros and cons of some popular techniques for spinnaker takedowns on the leeward side, including releasing the guy, the "string" or "belly button" method, and the lazy sheet retrieval system.
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September 10, 2012From the Archives: LaserIn this February 1995 'From the Experts' article, Steve Bourdow explains how Laser rigging was refined to a new level as Olympic sailors join the ranks of this popular one-design.
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September 10, 2012From the Archives: Wave JumpingIn this 'Around the Buoys' article from our January 1997 issue, Morgan Reeser describes how to utilize your planing ability even when the mark is dead downwind.
