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April 1, 2013Terry's Tips: When the Line Bias and Course Favor DisagreeOftentimes in sailing, you can't have it all. A starting line where the favored side is opposite of where you want to go for the leg is but one of many examples. Terry Hutchinson sorts out your options.
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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 1, 2013Bruschetta's Fast TracksScreen grabs from Kattack's Race Player reveal the winning moves of Maricio Santa Cruz's Bruschetta at the 98-boat 2012 Quantum Loop J/24 World Championships in Rochester, N.Y.
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October 15, 2012From the Archives: Take Control on the Short CourseFrom our October 1985 issue: Mastery of the fine points of strategy and tactics are the keys to leading the pack around the modern dinghy triangle.
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September 21, 2012Smart Roundings at the Top MarkJoin the layline parade to the weather mark too early or too late, and you’ll struggle to round. Pick the right moment, and you’ll capitalize at the top of the beat. From the Experts "Tactics" from our September 2012 issue.
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August 10, 2012From the Archives: Calm ConditionsStuart Walker explains why management of calm requires recognition that is transient. From the Experts "Tactics" from our March 1995 issue.
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August 9, 2012From the Archives: A Case of Advancing FurtherIn this article from 1991, Stuart Walker explains why heads-up tactics and some quick forethought are often better than a red flag when it comes to dealing with Rule 54.3.
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July 9, 2012From the Experts Archive: Finishing TechniquesIn this article from our February 1985 issue, world champion Ed Baird presents a simple, reliable method for finding the favored end of a finish line and adds some tips for getting there as quickly as possible.
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June 12, 2012When to Jibe SetOlympic gold medalist Robbie Haines shares his thoughts on when, where, and how to call a jibe set in a keelboat. From our April 1996 issue.
