Speed Test Your Way to the Top
When it comes to improving boatspeed, nothing is more effective than two-boat testing. Greg Fisher shows you how.
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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.
Because of its diminutive size, the jib gets no respect. in fact, its trim is usually more important to get right.
Trying out a new class is one way to learn more about boatspeed. This step-by-step guide will help whether you change classes or not.
Deal with the debris on your keel and get your boat back up to speed with these top tips.
One simple way to have better and more consistent straight-line speed in any wind condition is to focus on maintaining the right heel angle.
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.
Because of its diminutive size, the jib gets no respect. in fact, its trim is usually more important to get right.
Trying out a new class is one way to learn more about boatspeed. This step-by-step guide will help whether you change classes or not.
Deal with the debris on your keel and get your boat back up to speed with these top tips.
One simple way to have better and more consistent straight-line speed in any wind condition is to focus on maintaining the right heel angle.
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