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March 22, 2013The New Twist on Mark-Room in the 2013 Racing Rules of SailingTrying to squeeze inside a right-of-way boat that’s botched their mark rounding can be tricky. A new mark-room rule makes it even riskier.
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March 22, 2013When to Cross: Using Crosswinds and Position LinesThe oft-heard question for the skipper is “Can we cross?” With a hand-bearing compass and some quick math, you can provide a confident answer.
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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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March 7, 2013San Diego NOOD Real-time Wind InformationThe folks at SailFlow have graciously agreed to provide all competitors in the 2013 Sperry Top-Sider San Diego NOOD Regatta with complete access to all weather data.
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March 5, 2013Terry's Tips: The Ultimate Warm-Up PlanIt's one of the first things you learn in grade-school gym: the value of a proper warm-up. But getting ready for a sailing race requires more than 20 jumping jacks and some hamstring stretches. Terry Hutchinson takes you though his pre-race plan.
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February 13, 2013St. Pete NOOD Real-time Wind InformationThe folks at SailFlow have graciously agreed to provide all competitors in the 2013 Sperry Top-Sider St. Petersburg NOOD Regatta with complete access to all weather data.
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February 12, 2013Tech Review: 10 Cool Rigger TricksFrom glow-in-the-dark sheets to synthetic lifelines, cordage upgrades should be on your to-do list before you splash your boat for the next racing season.
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February 6, 2013Terry's Tips: Recovering from an OCSRegattas are often won not by the sailor with the most great finishes, but by the sailor with the fewest bad finishes. An OCS doesn't have to ruin your race or your regatta. Here are six tips, from America's Cup veteran Terry Hutchinson, to get you back into contention, or at least back in touch with the bulk of the fleet, after jumping the gun.
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February 6, 2013Trim It Right, Shoot It RightNorth Sails' Chuck Allen shares tips on how to get the right angles when capturing your onboard sail-trim photos.
