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November 19, 2012From the Archives: The Ultimate ExperimentWhat the sailing world can assimilate from the sport's greatest laboratory, the Vendée Globe, is revealed in the successes and shortcomings of a diverse fleet. From our July 1993 issue.
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November 19, 2012From the Archives: Beating the SailboardsCan a sit-down boat exceed the speeds that purpose-built sailboards have established? In this Need for Speed article from our March 1992 issue, Gary Hoyt weighs the merits of windsurfers.
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November 14, 2012Who's the Man Behind the Mustache?In honor of Movember (also known as No-Shave November), we have searched the Sailing World archives for the most glorious facial hair known to sailing. Can you name all 13 mustachioed men? The first 3 people to email the full list of 13 names to eleanor.lawson@bonniercorp.com will receive a 2013 Dr. Crash calendar! Please include your name and mailing address.
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October 16, 2012From the Archives: Doublehanded SynergyIf you plan to answer a want ad for a double handed crew, here are a few pointers to help you get the job. The Art of Crewing by Scott Iklé from our July 1995 issue.
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October 15, 2012From the Archives: 1987 J24 Worlds in CapriCapri, Italy hosted the J24 Worlds in 1987. Check out the photos from the Sailing World Archives.
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October 15, 2012From the Archives: Zig Zag Your Way From Top to BottomSailing more distance (by the lee) can get you there faster. Olympian Nick Adamson demonstrates the newest way to get downhill. November 1996 article by Ed Adams.
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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 10, 2012From the Archives: Cup ControversiesIn this article from June 1995, Sean McNeill describes the kerfuffle that ensued when Team Dennis Conner joined the Citizen Cup finals. Described by the public as "greedy" and "cancerous," how could there be three contestants in the final round of an elimination series?
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September 10, 2012From the Archives: Leeward TakedownsIn this article from our September 1985 issue, Mark Sertl describes pros and cons of some popular techniques for spinnaker takedowns on the leeward side, including releasing the guy, the "string" or "belly button" method, and the lazy sheet retrieval system.
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September 10, 2012From the Archives: LaserIn this February 1995 'From the Experts' article, Steve Bourdow explains how Laser rigging was refined to a new level as Olympic sailors join the ranks of this popular one-design.
