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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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March 9, 2012Nuances of Giving Mark Roomby Dick RoseA common scenario illustrates that, as boats approach a leeward mark, multiple rules come into play—even when it may seem as simple as giving room. "Rules" from our March 2012 issue.
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February 28, 2012Aerial Tactics Clinicby Brad ReadPast J/24 North American champion Brad Read calls the shots from overhead. "From the Experts" from our November 1997 issue.
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February 8, 2012Mainsheet, Vang, and Travelerby Greg FisherGreg Fisher explains how three important sail controls interact. From the April 1985 issue of Yacht Racing & Cruising.
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February 3, 2012In the Interest of Fair Playby Dick RoseIn an effort to improve rules compliance, rules experts are proposing changes that make protest resolution easier, swifter, and more equitable. "Rules" from our January/February 2012 issue.
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January 30, 2012Opposite Tacks at a Markby Dick RoseTwo scenarios explore how the rules apply when there are multiple boats on opposite tacks converging on a mark. "Rules" from our May 2011 issue.
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January 30, 2012Tactical Troubleshootingby Ed BairdGreat starts or perfect beats are the stuff that dreams of made of. But when the occasional nightmare start or terrible mark rounding sabatoges your plans, there are ways to salvage a positive outcome. "Tactics" from our May 2011 issue.
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January 30, 2012How the Rules Work at the Startby Dick RoseA clean start is a good start, and fortunately there are only a few essential rules that apply when you’re most likely to put them to use. "Rules" from our April 2011 issue.
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January 30, 2012Get Beyond Your Guideby Chris SnowProgress from good to great by really understanding what makes your boat tick. "Boatspeed" from our April 2011 issue.
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January 30, 2012Setting S-M-A-R-T Goalsby Scott IkleWith the new sailing season fast approaching, it’s time to sit down and set new benchmarks for better results. "Strategy" from our April 2011 issue.
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January 27, 2012The Dynamic Dialogueby Andy Horton With Dave PowlisonWhen 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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