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Terry's Tips: Finding Your Balance
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Buoy Racing by Terry Hutchinson
Sailing 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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October 20, 2011Starts Near Shore and Slam Dunksby Dick RoseA few Part 2 rules almost never apply, but when they do, they can be important. "Rules" from our October 2011 issue.
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October 19, 2011Around the Racecourse, Part 8: Closing Strongby Steve HuntIn the eighth installment of his Around the Racecourse series, Steve Hunt keeps us pointed towards the finish line. "Fundamentals" from our October 2011 issue.
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October 17, 2011Taking Baby Stepsby Michael LovettRehabbing my father's wooden Thistle should be a relatively simple task. Or, at least, it would be for anyone but me.
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October 10, 2011Focus on Successby Andy Horton With Dave PowlisonNo two races are won the same way, but sticking to this six-point plan will help you win regattas. "From the Experts: Tactics" from our October 2011 issue.
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October 3, 2011You're in First. Now What?by Tim HerzogTim Herzog explains that holding on to a lead can be as much about your mindset as it is your speed or tactics. "From the Experts: Strategy" from our October 2011 issue.
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September 20, 2011End Gamesby Dick RoseWhen you’re required to go on the offensive to ensure you beat another competitor in the final race, it helps to be aware of the rules of engagement. Rules from our September 2011 issue.
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September 12, 2011Shifty Charactersby Dr. Gavin DagleyRacer Rob learns that it’s not always a one-sided affair when it comes to persistent shifts. From the Experts: Strategy, September 2011.
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August 22, 2011Around the Racecourse, Part 7: Gain at the Gateby Steve HuntA crowded leeward-gate rounding is a perfect opportunity to pass boats, and more often than not, the best solution is the path of least resistance. Fundamentals from our September 2011 issue.
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August 15, 2011Overlaps Established Inside the Zoneby Dick RoseBrush up on three common mark-rounding scenarios. Rules from our July/August 2011 issue.
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August 8, 2011WindAlertby Matt Corey/ WeatherFlow/ The EditorsThis widget from WeatherFlow—the folks behind SailFlow, iWindsurf.com, iKitesurf.com, and WindAlert.com—provides real-time data from over 50,000 weather stations worldwide.
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