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Sailing World's "From the Experts" contributors include some of the best minds in the business, from one-design champion Greg Fisher to America's Cup veteran Tony Rey.
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July 29, 2010Clarifying Closed Linesby Dick RoseWith careful wording in the sailing instructions, race committees can prevent confusion and protests involving a closed start/finish line. "From the Experts" in our April 2010 issue
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July 29, 2010Fleet Spottingby Terry HutchinsonWhen you're sharing a cirvle with other fleets, part of your pre-start homework should be to watch and learn from the boat ahead - surprises are always out there. "From the Experts" in our April 2010 issue
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July 22, 2010Keeping the Weasel at Bayby Michael LovettThe wind died, but the tide kept going, and as the finish line faded ever further, SW's Michael Lovett began listening to his inner weasel.
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July 20, 2010Winning an EndbyAndy HortonDave PowlisonThe ends of the starting line are high-risk, high-reward zones. Good time and distance management can put you where you want to be. From the Experts in our July/August 2010 issue
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July 13, 2010Adding a Twist to the Cupby Dick RoseBlowouts are not much fun for competitors or spectators of match races, but what if the trailing boat were given a chance to “double”? "From the Experts" from our July/August 2010 issue
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July 12, 2010Tactical Subtraction by Additionby Stuart StreuliIn light and shifty conditions, the tactician is often best working on his own. However, these conditions lend themselves to a lot of unnecessary advice.
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July 9, 2010Defending the Game Plan 4by Stuart StreuliSometimes sticking to the pre-race game plan means sticking with the fleet and minimizing the risk.
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July 9, 2010The Master Returnsby Dave PowlisonJohn Bertrand, the most successful campaigner of the Laser’s early years, is back in the class and striving to get to the head of it. Read the interview and view SW's photo archive of Bertrand's early days. "From the Experts" from our July/August 2010 issue.
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July 8, 2010Three Simple Go-Fast Rulesby Steve HuntWrite these three easy-to-follow rules on your deck before your next race. Stick to them, and I guarantee they’ll never steer you wrong. "From the Experts" in our July/August 2010 issue
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July 6, 2010Overlapped or Notby Dick RoseWhen several boats are approaching the leeward mark, it’s often difficult to decide which ones are entitled to mark-room. From the Experts in our May 2010 issue





