Buddy’s Way
Shift-playing, sail trim, tactics, tuning … Bronze and gold medalist Buddy Melges explains his approach. From Yacht Racing/Cruising, February 1983
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Shift-playing, sail trim, tactics, tuning … Bronze and gold medalist Buddy Melges explains his approach. From Yacht Racing/Cruising, February 1983
David Dellenbaugh examines the mental aspects of racing and offers some practical techniques for maximizing performance and enjoyment.
Hang out on the docks long enough and one topic you’ll hear plenty of is mast and mainsail fit; whether the luff curve is correct for the mast or the mast is set up correctly for the mainsail. There’s much to consider in order to determine if things are as they should be, but it all starts with knowing what to look for.
You’ve invested in showing up for your weeknight series, stocked the cooler and invited your friends and family to come and crew at their best, so give the team a properly prepared boat and a better chance of winning the PHRF race, or the series.
Erik Shampain covers the basics of sail controls and their respective cause and effects.
Poor results must not cloud the easy opportunity to learn, grow, get better and have more fun
The adoption of a growth mindset allows us to enjoy sailing more and improve our results
Simple marks on sheets and halyards simplify getting around the racecourse.
The importance of pre-bend in J/70 rigs.
Pro sailor Steve Hunt explains the nuances of the roller furling jib: when to use it and when to stow it.
Noting there’s always more to the story, we hear from the skipper of Gunga Din, diagnosed by Dr. Crash in our Fall issue.
With so many moving parts on a sailboat, it can be hard to know what sprays and lubes to use. So that I don’t need to keep to many items around, I like to keep it simple. First and foremost there is no substitute for a thorough, fresh-water rinsing after use.
Shift-playing, sail trim, tactics, tuning … Bronze and gold medalist Buddy Melges explains his approach. From Yacht Racing/Cruising, February 1983
David Dellenbaugh examines the mental aspects of racing and offers some practical techniques for maximizing performance and enjoyment.
Hang out on the docks long enough and one topic you’ll hear plenty of is mast and mainsail fit; whether the luff curve is correct for the mast or the mast is set up correctly for the mainsail. There’s much to consider in order to determine if things are as they should be, but it all starts with knowing what to look for.
You’ve invested in showing up for your weeknight series, stocked the cooler and invited your friends and family to come and crew at their best, so give the team a properly prepared boat and a better chance of winning the PHRF race, or the series.
Erik Shampain covers the basics of sail controls and their respective cause and effects.
Poor results must not cloud the easy opportunity to learn, grow, get better and have more fun
The adoption of a growth mindset allows us to enjoy sailing more and improve our results
Simple marks on sheets and halyards simplify getting around the racecourse.
The importance of pre-bend in J/70 rigs.
Pro sailor Steve Hunt explains the nuances of the roller furling jib: when to use it and when to stow it.
Noting there’s always more to the story, we hear from the skipper of Gunga Din, diagnosed by Dr. Crash in our Fall issue.
With so many moving parts on a sailboat, it can be hard to know what sprays and lubes to use. So that I don’t need to keep to many items around, I like to keep it simple. First and foremost there is no substitute for a thorough, fresh-water rinsing after use.
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