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44-foot sailboat under sail

It’s All in the Delivery

After an overnight solo delivery the Pacific Northwest, the challenges and rewards far outweigh a good night’s sleep.

sailboat racing illustration

Lose to Win

An essay on the virtues of defeat. From Yacht Racing, March 1972

Tactics

Smart Racing Strategies

Tactics and boatspeed are one thing, but you still need a reasoned overall strategy before starting any race.

Dog Tracks

A Sheeting-Angle Solution

The goal of this new jib-sheeting system is to simplify trim while achieving consistent jib trimming at tighter sheeting angles. Many holes were drilled along the way.

sailing in weather

Last Chance to Tune

Boatspeed is all a matter of balance, says former editor Bruce Kirby, who provides the essentials to achieving the right balance with simple adjustments. From One-Design and Offshore Yachtsman’s, September 1971.

Weather boat

Speed in the Wind Shadow

Lessons learned from the America’s Cup can improve your understanding of wind­ shadows in fleet racing. From Sailing World, December 1995

Boats close to the finish

Shoot to the Finish

Momentum is a powerful force—a force you can tap to get across the finish line sooner. From Sailing World, April 1997

44-foot sailboat under sail

It’s All in the Delivery

After an overnight solo delivery the Pacific Northwest, the challenges and rewards far outweigh a good night’s sleep.

sailboat racing illustration

Lose to Win

An essay on the virtues of defeat. From Yacht Racing, March 1972

Tactics

Smart Racing Strategies

Tactics and boatspeed are one thing, but you still need a reasoned overall strategy before starting any race.

Dog Tracks

A Sheeting-Angle Solution

The goal of this new jib-sheeting system is to simplify trim while achieving consistent jib trimming at tighter sheeting angles. Many holes were drilled along the way.

sailing in weather

Last Chance to Tune

Boatspeed is all a matter of balance, says former editor Bruce Kirby, who provides the essentials to achieving the right balance with simple adjustments. From One-Design and Offshore Yachtsman’s, September 1971.

Weather boat

Speed in the Wind Shadow

Lessons learned from the America’s Cup can improve your understanding of wind­ shadows in fleet racing. From Sailing World, December 1995

Boats close to the finish

Shoot to the Finish

Momentum is a powerful force—a force you can tap to get across the finish line sooner. From Sailing World, April 1997

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