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November 26, 2012Frostbiting Gear GuideThe right gear can make all the difference when battling both the elements and your competitors.
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March 17, 2013Video Highlights: San Diego NOOD, Day 2Light winds and signficant shifts tested the patience of sailors in all fleets at the San Diego NOOD, with the second day of racing putting a premium on good starts and conservative strategies.
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January 11, 2011Key West 2011
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January 26, 2012Current AffairsThe Doc and Racer Rob explore the vagaries of racing in current and get to the bottom of the myth of the lee-bow effect. "Strategy" from our January/February 2012 issue.
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September 21, 2012Smart Roundings at the Top MarkJoin the layline parade to the weather mark too early or too late, and you’ll struggle to round. Pick the right moment, and you’ll capitalize at the top of the beat. From the Experts "Tactics" from our September 2012 issue.
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February 16, 20132013 Sperry Top-Sider St. Pete NOOD Gallery, Day 2A rapidly building northwesterly breeze got the attention of all 100 boats sailing in the 2013 St. Pete NOOD. While Day 1 of the regatta was about getting the most out of a minimum breeze, Day 2 was all about making sure the breeze didn't get the best of you. Another great collection of photos (with many more on their site) from Allen and Daniela Clark of Photoboat.com.
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May 1, 2013Terry's Tips: Finding Your BalanceSailing 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 8, 2011Playing the Inside GameHolding the inside track at the top of the beat can be a winning move. Just be patient and wait for an opening to get into the starboard-tack parade. "From the Experts: Tactics" from our November/December 2011 issue.
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June 20, 20122012 Orange Coffee Pot Regatta Highlights Video31 lasers competed at Surf City Yacht Club at the June 2nd Jack Elfman Orange Coffee Pot Regatta this year. The full-rig winner was Clay Johnson, with only 6 points in 7 races after his drop, and the radial winner was Kelly McGlynn, also with just 6 points. Video credit goes to Jon Deutsch, who taped much of the regatta from the bow of his boat, and arranged some of the highlights in this compilation. With the breeze hanging between 10-17 knots, it was a glorious day of sailing.
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November 9, 2012Important Rule Changes: Mark-RoomThe 2013-2016 Racing Rules of Sailing begin to apply soon. In the first of several installments that examine the revised rules, we take a look at how changes to the definition of Mark-Room will affect the game we play. Rules from our November/December 2012 issue.
