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From the Archives: Leeward Takedowns

In this article from our September 1985 issue, Mark Sertl describes pros and cons of some popular techniques for spinnaker takedowns on the leeward side, including releasing the guy, the “string” or “belly button” method, and the lazy sheet retrieval system.

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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.

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From the Archives: Wave Jumping

In this ‘Around the Buoys’ article from our January 1997 issue, Morgan Reeser describes how to utilize your planing ability even when the mark is dead downwind.

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From the Archives: Spring in the NOOD

In this article from September 1993, John Burnham writes about the “new” IBM/ Sailing World National Offshore One-Design regattas focusing attention on sailors and sailing venues on the West Coast and in the Midwest.

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From the Archives: Know Your Mode

Observing your speed and height relative to boats around you is only half the battle. The other half is knowing how to make adjustments as conditions change.

Sailing World

From the Archives: Leeward Takedowns

In this article from our September 1985 issue, Mark Sertl describes pros and cons of some popular techniques for spinnaker takedowns on the leeward side, including releasing the guy, the “string” or “belly button” method, and the lazy sheet retrieval system.

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.

Sailing World

From the Archives: Wave Jumping

In this ‘Around the Buoys’ article from our January 1997 issue, Morgan Reeser describes how to utilize your planing ability even when the mark is dead downwind.

Sailing World

From the Archives: Spring in the NOOD

In this article from September 1993, John Burnham writes about the “new” IBM/ Sailing World National Offshore One-Design regattas focusing attention on sailors and sailing venues on the West Coast and in the Midwest.

key west race week

From the Archives: Know Your Mode

Observing your speed and height relative to boats around you is only half the battle. The other half is knowing how to make adjustments as conditions change.

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