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September 4, 2012Sag for SpeedUnderstanding the effects of forestay tension is key to getting the most out of your sail plan. From the Experts "Boatspeed" from our July/August 2012 issue.
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August 28, 2012Volvo Ocean Race: Scheds Change the GamePosition reports and fleet tracking for ocean races are fine and good for friends, fans, and the media, but on the racecourse, knowing what others are up to dilutes the challenge. Gaining Bearing from our July/August 2012 issue.
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August 24, 2012Missed Opportunity: Volvo Ocean Race Miami StopoverWhere the hell is everyone? Editor's Letter from our July/August 2012 issue.
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August 22, 2012Summer Spotlight: Collin WestonSchool is out for the summer, and so is college sailing. Without a detailed practice and regatta schedule, young sailors across the country have to find alternative ways to keep their skills sharp and their sunglass tans sharper. We caught up with a handful of students to find out what they’re doing during these sunny months, ensuring that at least a few memories of Summer 2012 will outlast Orientation Week.
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August 22, 2012Where Have all the Aigles Gone?I have personally sported the Aigle Maramu Lace Up Boot since my freshman year of college. Now, dark rumors that the line has been discontinued have combined with "sold out" availabilities in my size everywhere I look online to create a perfect storm of terror. With my own boots desperately in need of replacement, I'm almost willing to ship myself to France to find a new pair.
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August 21, 2012Preview: America's Cup WS San FranciscoWith a new team, more boats and more sailors, the second season of the America's Cup World series will begin on Wednesday, Aug. 22, in San Francisco. The newest team is J.P. Morgan BAR, skippered by Ben Ainslie, who recently won his fifth Olympic gold medal. How will he measure up compared to the skippers who competed in the ACWS 2011-12? Will his undying confidence be enough to overcome Oracle Team USA's golden boy, James Spithill?
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August 21, 2012Team GBR's 'Fine Art on Sail'Shape-shifters of the print world Eley Kishimoto--Mark Eley and Wakako Kishimoto--present a unique perspective on Olympic Star sailing. The pair will be the first artists in Britain to have their work on an Olympic Star class sail.
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August 20, 2012A Satisfaction GuaranteeIf sailors are customers, then race committees should focus on delivering satisfaction while striving for perfection themselves. Jobson Report from our July/August 2012 issue.
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August 15, 2012Vocal at the Right TimesCommunication between boats on the course can help in tight situations, but sometimes it’s better to “shut up and sail.” From the Experts "Technique" from our July/August 2012 issue.
