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

Sailing more distance (by the lee) can get you there faster. Olympian Nick Adamson demonstrates the newest way to get downhill. November 1996 article by Ed Adams.

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.

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

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.

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.

With limited time and a lot to learn, the crew of the new McConaghy 38 Carbonado had to prioritize. New Boat Review from our June 2012 issue.

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

Peter Isler gives you the keys to sail downwind at top speed under your kite. “From the Experts” from our May 1996 issue.
Building a powerful sail inventory for distance racing is about understanding how Code Zero and other sails allow you to get optimum angles when you need to
Andy Horton shares a few of his most lucrative tips for optimizing speed in just about any boat. “Boatspeed” from our April 2012 issue.

Greg Fisher explains how three important sail controls interact. From the April 1985 issue of Yacht Racing & Cruising.
Knowing how to control mast bend is key to getting the most out of your mainsail. Boatspeed from our October 2012 issue.

Sailing more distance (by the lee) can get you there faster. Olympian Nick Adamson demonstrates the newest way to get downhill. November 1996 article by Ed Adams.

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.

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

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.

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.

With limited time and a lot to learn, the crew of the new McConaghy 38 Carbonado had to prioritize. New Boat Review from our June 2012 issue.

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

Peter Isler gives you the keys to sail downwind at top speed under your kite. “From the Experts” from our May 1996 issue.
Building a powerful sail inventory for distance racing is about understanding how Code Zero and other sails allow you to get optimum angles when you need to
Andy Horton shares a few of his most lucrative tips for optimizing speed in just about any boat. “Boatspeed” from our April 2012 issue.

Greg Fisher explains how three important sail controls interact. From the April 1985 issue of Yacht Racing & Cruising.
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