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    October 5, 2010
    Club Coaches Raise Game
    By hiring a club pro, two U.S. yacht clubs have improved the racing skills of their members, which, in turn, has strengthened their local fleets. "Jobson Report" from our October 2010 issue
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    November 19, 2007
    Talk Your Way to the Front
    Silence may be golden, but dialogue is fast; Andrew Kerr gets your team talking in this "Technique" piece from our October 2007 issue.
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    December 14, 2011
    Trimming the Tri-Radial
    Sailmaker Mike Topper explores the tricks and tips of trimming tri-radial symmetric spinnakers. From the May 1982 issue of Yacht Racing/Cruising.
    Related tags: Experts | Keelboat | Instructional | Pro Tips | Sails | Monohull | Anniversary
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    February 12, 2013
    Winner's Debrief: J/24 World Champion Tactician Alex Saldanha
    The tactical brainpower behind Mauricio Santa Cruz's four-time J/24 world championship winning Bruschetta shares his big-fleet management tips.
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    February 6, 2013
    Terry's Tips: Recovering from an OCS
    Regattas 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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  • Jonathan and Libby McKee
    January 2, 2013
    Frostbite Wreckage
    After a long absence from sailing Tasars, Jonathan McKee returned in less-than glamorous fashion, relearning a few simple lessons along the way.
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    July 9, 2012
    From the Experts Archive: Gate Start Basics
    In this article from our April 1995 issue, Scott Iklé describes the best methods for a Gate Start, also known as a Rabbit Start.
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    May 29, 2012
    Leading from the Pointy End
    For most bowmen, public recognition usually only comes in the wake of a big mistake, but after a very successful 2011, Matt Cassidy is becoming known for the right reasons. "From the Experts" from our June 2012 issue.
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    April 3, 2012
    A Centered Mast in 10 Steps
    High-tech laser devices are not required to get your mast and keel in alignment. A ladder, piece of string, and a sharp eye are all you need. "Technique" from our April 2012 issue.
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    January 27, 2012
    The Dynamic Dialogue
    When the tactician is not in an ideal position to continuously monitor tactical situations, the helmsman and his mainsail trimmer must take on a more active role. "Technique" from our April 2011 issue.
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