Boatspeed

Bend for Speed

Knowing how to control mast bend is key to getting the most out of your mainsail. Boatspeed from our October 2012 issue.

Melges 32 trim

Plane Speak on Spinnaker Trim

The most challenging part of moving from a displacement keelboat to a planing one is learning how to sail downwind. Extended version of the interview found in our October 2012 issue.

Sailing World

Relative Speed

Dave Reed wants more planing, less plodding. We’re ultimately about going fast, right? Editor’s Letter from our September 2012 issue.

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From the Archives: Laser

In this February 1995 ‘From the Experts’ article, Steve Bourdow explains how Laser rigging was refined to a new level as Olympic sailors join the ranks of this popular one-design.

Sag for Speed

Understanding the effects of forestay tension is key to getting the most out of your sail plan. From the Experts “Boatspeed” from our July/August 2012 issue.

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Take Two

Our experts get the most out of a two-boat J/24 tuning session.

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Understanding Trim

Peter Isler gives you the keys to sail downwind at top speed under your kite. “From the Experts” from our May 1996 issue.

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Gems From the Notebook

Andy Horton shares a few of his most lucrative tips for optimizing speed in just about any boat. “Boatspeed” from our April 2012 issue.

Bend for Speed

Knowing how to control mast bend is key to getting the most out of your mainsail. Boatspeed from our October 2012 issue.

Melges 32 trim

Plane Speak on Spinnaker Trim

The most challenging part of moving from a displacement keelboat to a planing one is learning how to sail downwind. Extended version of the interview found in our October 2012 issue.

Sailing World

Relative Speed

Dave Reed wants more planing, less plodding. We’re ultimately about going fast, right? Editor’s Letter from our September 2012 issue.

Sailing World

From the Archives: Laser

In this February 1995 ‘From the Experts’ article, Steve Bourdow explains how Laser rigging was refined to a new level as Olympic sailors join the ranks of this popular one-design.

Sag for Speed

Understanding the effects of forestay tension is key to getting the most out of your sail plan. From the Experts “Boatspeed” from our July/August 2012 issue.

Sailing World

Take Two

Our experts get the most out of a two-boat J/24 tuning session.

Sailing World

Understanding Trim

Peter Isler gives you the keys to sail downwind at top speed under your kite. “From the Experts” from our May 1996 issue.

Sailing World

Gems From the Notebook

Andy Horton shares a few of his most lucrative tips for optimizing speed in just about any boat. “Boatspeed” from our April 2012 issue.

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