Boatspeed is all a matter of balance, says former editor Bruce Kirby, who provides the essentials to achieving the right balance with simple adjustments. From One-Design and Offshore Yachtsman’s, September 1971.
If you’re struggling to keep pace with the top boats, here’s how to look at their settings and make your adjustments on the fly.
Bill Gladstone explains the techniques of sailing fast in choppy waters. From Sailing World, September 2001.
Lessons learned from the America’s Cup can improve your understanding of wind shadows in fleet racing. From Sailing World, December 1995
We’ve all been there, but the key is to remember the race is far from over—patience and boatspeed can save the day. From Sailing World, February, 2007
Momentum is a powerful force—a force you can tap to get across the finish line sooner. From Sailing World, April 1997
Whether you’re ahead or behind, with a good hand-bearing compass you’ll be able to base your tactical decisions on solid data and reassure even the crankiest of skippers. From Sailing World, November 1996
Non-spinnaker racing isn’t non-competitive. Ed Baird explains how to get an edge downwind with a whisker pole. From Sailing World, May 1992
Making a great comeback isn’t a piece of cake, but if you psych yourself up to catch boats, you can do it. From Sailing World, September 1990
A well-organized foredeck will help you get set up for a fast leeward-mark rounding no matter what maneuver is called for. From Sailing World, 1989.
The old adage for dealing with puffs needs further explanation.
When it comes to managing windshifts on the fly, commit these rules to memory and you’ll be just fine. (From Sailing World, June 1987)
Boatspeed is all a matter of balance, says former editor Bruce Kirby, who provides the essentials to achieving the right balance with simple adjustments. From One-Design and Offshore Yachtsman’s, September 1971.
If you’re struggling to keep pace with the top boats, here’s how to look at their settings and make your adjustments on the fly.
Bill Gladstone explains the techniques of sailing fast in choppy waters. From Sailing World, September 2001.
Lessons learned from the America’s Cup can improve your understanding of wind shadows in fleet racing. From Sailing World, December 1995
We’ve all been there, but the key is to remember the race is far from over—patience and boatspeed can save the day. From Sailing World, February, 2007
Momentum is a powerful force—a force you can tap to get across the finish line sooner. From Sailing World, April 1997
Whether you’re ahead or behind, with a good hand-bearing compass you’ll be able to base your tactical decisions on solid data and reassure even the crankiest of skippers. From Sailing World, November 1996
Non-spinnaker racing isn’t non-competitive. Ed Baird explains how to get an edge downwind with a whisker pole. From Sailing World, May 1992
Making a great comeback isn’t a piece of cake, but if you psych yourself up to catch boats, you can do it. From Sailing World, September 1990
A well-organized foredeck will help you get set up for a fast leeward-mark rounding no matter what maneuver is called for. From Sailing World, 1989.
The old adage for dealing with puffs needs further explanation.
When it comes to managing windshifts on the fly, commit these rules to memory and you’ll be just fine. (From Sailing World, June 1987)
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