Speed With Skinny Keels
Modern raceboats with high-aspect keels require flow at all times.
Modern raceboats with high-aspect keels require flow at all times.
For Jud Smith, contesting the biggest one-design championship of the year on his home waters had its challenges, but he and his teammates were more than ready to take them all on, one race at a time.
Having sailed with and against many sailing greats, he’s learned a lot of solid lessons, and shares a few favorites.
From set up to flying, to storing, follow these basic steps of sail inventory care
When it comes to improving boatspeed, nothing is more effective than two-boat testing. Greg Fisher shows you how.
Terry Hutchinson provides rules of thumb for when to foot and when to pinch.
Making sure everything is in the right place is an essential step to bringing your boat closer to perfection. Get your measuring tape and plumb bobs ready.
Understand how your hull shape affects your boatspeed and learn how to maximize your performance.
Former J/80 World Champion Kerry Klingler details how he makes his sprit boat go faster off the wind than the competition.
The pros weigh in on the most important piece of advice they have for each position onboard.
With a few simple calculations and measurements you can take your understanding of your boat’s rudder angle beyond its “feel.”
How fast was your headsail change? Likely, not fast enough. Andrew Kerr’s tips will make your next one rapid.
Modern raceboats with high-aspect keels require flow at all times.
For Jud Smith, contesting the biggest one-design championship of the year on his home waters had its challenges, but he and his teammates were more than ready to take them all on, one race at a time.
Having sailed with and against many sailing greats, he’s learned a lot of solid lessons, and shares a few favorites.
From set up to flying, to storing, follow these basic steps of sail inventory care
When it comes to improving boatspeed, nothing is more effective than two-boat testing. Greg Fisher shows you how.
Terry Hutchinson provides rules of thumb for when to foot and when to pinch.
Making sure everything is in the right place is an essential step to bringing your boat closer to perfection. Get your measuring tape and plumb bobs ready.
Understand how your hull shape affects your boatspeed and learn how to maximize your performance.
Former J/80 World Champion Kerry Klingler details how he makes his sprit boat go faster off the wind than the competition.
The pros weigh in on the most important piece of advice they have for each position onboard.
With a few simple calculations and measurements you can take your understanding of your boat’s rudder angle beyond its “feel.”
How fast was your headsail change? Likely, not fast enough. Andrew Kerr’s tips will make your next one rapid.
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