Start Before the Start
Top sailors know that time well spent before the first start will go a long way toward good finishes.
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Top sailors know that time well spent before the first start will go a long way toward good finishes.
Steve Hunt applies what he learns during his pre-start workup, and makes a case for the importance of having a good plan—or at least having a plan.
In his fourth installment, Steve Hunt gives us the guide to a conservative first leg.
After sailing a smart beat, it’s time to get around the weather mark without any drama.
Plan early and keep it simple to get the most out of your downwind legs.
A crowded leeward-gate rounding is a perfect opportunity to pass boats, and more often than not, the best solution is the path of least resistance.
Steve Hunt keeps us pointed towards a strong finish in the eighth installment of Around the Racecourse.
What you do immediately after a race can sometimes be just as important as what you did before the race.
Top sailors know that time well spent before the first start will go a long way toward good finishes.
Steve Hunt applies what he learns during his pre-start workup, and makes a case for the importance of having a good plan—or at least having a plan.
In his fourth installment, Steve Hunt gives us the guide to a conservative first leg.
After sailing a smart beat, it’s time to get around the weather mark without any drama.
Plan early and keep it simple to get the most out of your downwind legs.
A crowded leeward-gate rounding is a perfect opportunity to pass boats, and more often than not, the best solution is the path of least resistance.
Steve Hunt keeps us pointed towards a strong finish in the eighth installment of Around the Racecourse.
What you do immediately after a race can sometimes be just as important as what you did before the race.
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