Whether you’re ahead or behind, with a good hand-bearing compass you’ll be able to base your tactical decisions on solid data and reassure even the crankiest of skippers. From Sailing World, November 1996
Non-spinnaker racing isn’t non-competitive. Ed Baird explains how to get an edge downwind with a whisker pole. From Sailing World, May 1992
Making a great comeback isn’t a piece of cake, but if you psych yourself up to catch boats, you can do it. From Sailing World, September 1990
A well-organized foredeck will help you get set up for a fast leeward-mark rounding no matter what maneuver is called for. From Sailing World, 1989.
The old adage for dealing with puffs needs further explanation.
When it comes to managing windshifts on the fly, commit these rules to memory and you’ll be just fine. (From Sailing World, June 1987)
What kind of information does the helmsman need, and who should provide it? An expert driver explains. From Sailing World, November 1990
The building blocks of a good start are understanding the line setup, how quickly you approach, and making sure you’re at full speed.
The beauty of a hand on the helm is the control and the unmistakable power of feel. When it feels right, it feels fast. Here’s a basic primer from the archives: Sailing World, June 1987.
Often it is the little things that add up or the simple routines that have a major impact on the outcome of the race or a series. David Dellenbaugh, in the August 1987 issue of Sailing World shared a few of his top tricks at the time. Simple, yes, but obvious…not always.
Sailboat racing can be deadly in soft weather. Or it can be the ultimate challenge. One-design champion and sailmaker Greg Fisher unravels the mysteries of light-air boatspeed, showing us the best ways to beat the ghosting blues. From Yacht Racing/Cruising, April 1986
Ed Baird explains the important and subtle nuances of finishing a sailboat race at the favored end of the finish line. Originally published in Yacht/Racing Cruising, February 1985.
Whether you’re ahead or behind, with a good hand-bearing compass you’ll be able to base your tactical decisions on solid data and reassure even the crankiest of skippers. From Sailing World, November 1996
Non-spinnaker racing isn’t non-competitive. Ed Baird explains how to get an edge downwind with a whisker pole. From Sailing World, May 1992
Making a great comeback isn’t a piece of cake, but if you psych yourself up to catch boats, you can do it. From Sailing World, September 1990
A well-organized foredeck will help you get set up for a fast leeward-mark rounding no matter what maneuver is called for. From Sailing World, 1989.
The old adage for dealing with puffs needs further explanation.
When it comes to managing windshifts on the fly, commit these rules to memory and you’ll be just fine. (From Sailing World, June 1987)
What kind of information does the helmsman need, and who should provide it? An expert driver explains. From Sailing World, November 1990
The building blocks of a good start are understanding the line setup, how quickly you approach, and making sure you’re at full speed.
The beauty of a hand on the helm is the control and the unmistakable power of feel. When it feels right, it feels fast. Here’s a basic primer from the archives: Sailing World, June 1987.
Often it is the little things that add up or the simple routines that have a major impact on the outcome of the race or a series. David Dellenbaugh, in the August 1987 issue of Sailing World shared a few of his top tricks at the time. Simple, yes, but obvious…not always.
Sailboat racing can be deadly in soft weather. Or it can be the ultimate challenge. One-design champion and sailmaker Greg Fisher unravels the mysteries of light-air boatspeed, showing us the best ways to beat the ghosting blues. From Yacht Racing/Cruising, April 1986
Ed Baird explains the important and subtle nuances of finishing a sailboat race at the favored end of the finish line. Originally published in Yacht/Racing Cruising, February 1985.
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