Terry’s Tips: Warm Up Right
Getting ready for a sailing race requires more than 20 jumping jacks and some hamstring stretches. Terry Hutchinson takes you through his pre-race plan.
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Getting ready for a sailing race requires more than 20 jumping jacks and some hamstring stretches. Terry Hutchinson takes you through his pre-race plan.
Many people use a shackle or some other attachment for a halyard, but there are many reasons why it might be better to attach the halyard with a knot.
If you have a good routine, you can always be prepared for the worst-case scenario at regattas. Well, almost always.
A reminder from the U.S. Coast Guard to use your VHF radio—not your cellphone—to call for help when you’re in distress on the water.
We’re all different, the saying goes, but it’s true: We’re all the same, connected by our unquenchable passion for performance sailing. Dave Reed defines Sailing World‘s DNA in the October 2012 issue’s Editor’s Letter.
With a look to the past, we can look forward to what will define the sport of sailing for the next 50 years. Jobson Report from our October 2012 issue.
From getting a running start to getting the spinnaker down before the mark, some simple but effective practices can make all the difference. From the Experts “Fundamentals” from our September 2012 issue.
In this article from our January 1996 issue, John Reichel predicts what we can expect from yacht design as the turn of the century approaches.
Gain on the competition by anticipating packs of boats and avoiding their bad air and chop. “Fundamentals” from our September 2010 issue.
There’s no magic to doing consistently well in sailboat races, but having a few more tricks up your sleeve than the other guy will always help. “Fundamentals” from our November/December 2010 issue.
When you’re sharing a circle with other fleets, part of your pre-start homework should be to watch and learn from the boat ahead – surprises are always out there. “From the Experts” in our April 2010 issue
These three easy-to-follow rules will never steer you wrong.
Getting ready for a sailing race requires more than 20 jumping jacks and some hamstring stretches. Terry Hutchinson takes you through his pre-race plan.
Many people use a shackle or some other attachment for a halyard, but there are many reasons why it might be better to attach the halyard with a knot.
If you have a good routine, you can always be prepared for the worst-case scenario at regattas. Well, almost always.
A reminder from the U.S. Coast Guard to use your VHF radio—not your cellphone—to call for help when you’re in distress on the water.
We’re all different, the saying goes, but it’s true: We’re all the same, connected by our unquenchable passion for performance sailing. Dave Reed defines Sailing World‘s DNA in the October 2012 issue’s Editor’s Letter.
With a look to the past, we can look forward to what will define the sport of sailing for the next 50 years. Jobson Report from our October 2012 issue.
From getting a running start to getting the spinnaker down before the mark, some simple but effective practices can make all the difference. From the Experts “Fundamentals” from our September 2012 issue.
In this article from our January 1996 issue, John Reichel predicts what we can expect from yacht design as the turn of the century approaches.
Gain on the competition by anticipating packs of boats and avoiding their bad air and chop. “Fundamentals” from our September 2010 issue.
There’s no magic to doing consistently well in sailboat races, but having a few more tricks up your sleeve than the other guy will always help. “Fundamentals” from our November/December 2010 issue.
When you’re sharing a circle with other fleets, part of your pre-start homework should be to watch and learn from the boat ahead – surprises are always out there. “From the Experts” in our April 2010 issue
These three easy-to-follow rules will never steer you wrong.
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