Maximizing Speed in Planing Boats
Quantum Sails’ Doug Stewart hits the water on a regular basis to get real-life knowledge and feedback. Here are his interesting observations for planing boats.
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Quantum Sails’ Doug Stewart hits the water on a regular basis to get real-life knowledge and feedback. Here are his interesting observations for planing boats.
Plan early and keep it simple to get the most out of your downwind legs.
Melges 24 World’s champion tactician, Dave Hughes, breaks down their best downwind moves. Let’s go to the video.
Blast reaching under an asymmetrical spinnaker can be, well a blast, but walking the line between control and a wipeout can sometimes prove difficult.
Open communication between the skipper and crew when the kite goes up can make all the difference on a downwind leg.
Heavy air running can be a blast, but also get your heart racing. Here are Quantum’s Dave Flynn’s top tips on mastering the heavy air run.
Using the full potential of your mainsail downwind requires dynamic trimming.
Quantum Sails’ Doug Stewart hits the water on a regular basis to get real-life knowledge and feedback. Here are his interesting observations for planing boats.
Plan early and keep it simple to get the most out of your downwind legs.
Melges 24 World’s champion tactician, Dave Hughes, breaks down their best downwind moves. Let’s go to the video.
Blast reaching under an asymmetrical spinnaker can be, well a blast, but walking the line between control and a wipeout can sometimes prove difficult.
Open communication between the skipper and crew when the kite goes up can make all the difference on a downwind leg.
Heavy air running can be a blast, but also get your heart racing. Here are Quantum’s Dave Flynn’s top tips on mastering the heavy air run.
Using the full potential of your mainsail downwind requires dynamic trimming.
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