How To See Wind on the Water When Sailing
Where there is wind, there is speed, so the goal of the wind spotter is to look for clues on the water and above.
Where there is wind, there is speed, so the goal of the wind spotter is to look for clues on the water and above.
Consider some old-school advice on easy ways to finish well by not making these simple mistakes.
After an overnight solo delivery the Pacific Northwest, the challenges and rewards far outweigh a good night’s sleep.
Jumping into the quirky Sabot dinghy, pro sailor, Steve Hunt wrote himself a playbook that will work for learning the nuances of any boat.
What does a long career in top-level dinghy racing have to do with endurance fitness competitions? More than you think, says the good doctor.
If you want to known how healthy sailing will be in a generation fron now, look to how well we do at growing diversity. The country is changing. Sailing lags.
As the racecourse narrows near the weather mark, look for opportunites to make big gains.
Here’s a quick and easy way to determine the right downwind angle using a few simple tools.
An essay on the virtues of defeat. From Yacht Racing, March 1972
Tactics and boatspeed are one thing, but you still need a reasoned overall strategy before starting any race.
Clean air and a fast angle are key to a well executed downwind finish when racing with an asymmetric spinnaker.
When sailing in open water, you can find the starting line using a transit. From Sailing World, November 1995
Where there is wind, there is speed, so the goal of the wind spotter is to look for clues on the water and above.
Consider some old-school advice on easy ways to finish well by not making these simple mistakes.
After an overnight solo delivery the Pacific Northwest, the challenges and rewards far outweigh a good night’s sleep.
Jumping into the quirky Sabot dinghy, pro sailor, Steve Hunt wrote himself a playbook that will work for learning the nuances of any boat.
What does a long career in top-level dinghy racing have to do with endurance fitness competitions? More than you think, says the good doctor.
If you want to known how healthy sailing will be in a generation fron now, look to how well we do at growing diversity. The country is changing. Sailing lags.
As the racecourse narrows near the weather mark, look for opportunites to make big gains.
Here’s a quick and easy way to determine the right downwind angle using a few simple tools.
An essay on the virtues of defeat. From Yacht Racing, March 1972
Tactics and boatspeed are one thing, but you still need a reasoned overall strategy before starting any race.
Clean air and a fast angle are key to a well executed downwind finish when racing with an asymmetric spinnaker.
When sailing in open water, you can find the starting line using a transit. From Sailing World, November 1995
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