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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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November 30, 2010Truly a Team Sportby Gary JobsonLooking for a way to reinvigorate your club’s sailing program?Try the fast-paced and exciting discipline of team racing. From the Jobson Report from our November/December 2010 issue
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November 2, 2010When to Lead 'Em Backby Terry HutchinsonThere’s truth to Dr. Stuart Walker’s adage of “Cross ‘em when you can,” but there are situations where it’s best to tack and lead the pack, especially at the top of the course. "From the Experts" in our September 2010 issue
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November 2, 2010Stop and Smell the Rosesby Jonathan MckeeTake some time to get to know a venue—both ashore and on the water. It'll pay off in the final standings. "McKee's Minute" from our our November/December 2010 issue
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October 27, 2010Know Your Modeby Sam RogersObserving 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.
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October 5, 2010Club Coaches Raise GameBy 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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September 30, 2010The Leeward-Mark Tackby Tom BurnhamA rounding tack at the leeward mark can put you in control. The key is to anticipate the need and tack first. "From the Experts" in our October 2010 issue
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July 29, 2010Fleet Spottingby Terry HutchinsonWhen you're sharing a circle 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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