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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 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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May 16, 2012Understanding TrimPeter Isler gives you the keys to sail downwind at top speed under your kite. "From the Experts" from our May 1996 issue.
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November 19, 2009Harder Hiking for Better ResultsWhat's the most effective way to hike? John Loe examines the effectiveness of different techniques. "From the Experts" in our October 2009 issue
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March 27, 2012Gems From the NotebookAndy Horton shares a few of his most lucrative tips for optimizing speed in just about any boat. "Boatspeed" from our April 2012 issue.
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May 1, 2013Terry's Tips: Finding Your BalanceSailing upwind can be a lot like walking on a tightrope. Finding your equilibrium is difficult. Once you balance everything, however, forward progress will come rapidly.
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January 30, 2012Get Beyond Your GuideProgress from good to great by really understanding what makes your boat tick. "Boatspeed" from our April 2011 issue.
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November 19, 2012From the Archives: Beating the SailboardsCan a sit-down boat exceed the speeds that purpose-built sailboards have established? In this Need for Speed article from our March 1992 issue, Gary Hoyt weighs the merits of windsurfers.
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December 12, 2011Know Your ModeObserving your speed and height relative to boats around you is only half the battle. The other half is knowing how to make adjustments as conditions change. "Boatspeed" from our November/December 2010 issue. "Boatspeed" from our November/December 2010 issue.
