
Jobson Report: Always A Roller Coaster
Sailing is a succession of high and low moments. Learning from each one—and laughing about many—is the secret to a successful lifetime in the sport.

Sailing is a succession of high and low moments. Learning from each one—and laughing about many—is the secret to a successful lifetime in the sport.

There’s no place for constant negativity on a racing team—it’s always slow. Focus on keeping things upbeat, and the speed will follow.

Every junior sailing program is a little different, but common goals, standard safety protocols, and the right instructors will help turn youth sailors into sailors for life.

Too many disparate classes can result in small fleets and drain a yacht club’s resources, so consider clearing out the club’s clutter and making room for something new and exciting.
Of the thousands of talented youth sailors plying racecourses this year, eight caught Gary Jobson’s attention because of their results and their dedication to excel. Jobson Report from our January/February 2013 issue.

College sailing fosters technically and tactically savvy sailors, but it can do a better job of inspiring lifelong sailors. Jobson Report from our November/December 2012 issue.
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.

After many years and many miles at the helm, the recent Bermuda Race experience stands out as one of my all-time favorites. Jobson Report from our September 2012 issue.

Take it from those empowering today’s youth sailors: there’s a time to push and a time to let them advance at their own pace. “Jobson Report” from our May 2012 issue.

Seven junior sailors with top results at home and abroad join the ranks of my All-Star sailing team. “Jobson Report” from our January/February 2012 issue.

The value of coaches is understated by most sailors, but the sport needs them if it is to mature. “Jobson Report” from our October 2011 issue.

There’s a lot we can learn when fighting our way from the back of the fleet. Jobson Report from our July/Aug 2011 issue.

Sailing is a succession of high and low moments. Learning from each one—and laughing about many—is the secret to a successful lifetime in the sport.

There’s no place for constant negativity on a racing team—it’s always slow. Focus on keeping things upbeat, and the speed will follow.

Every junior sailing program is a little different, but common goals, standard safety protocols, and the right instructors will help turn youth sailors into sailors for life.

Too many disparate classes can result in small fleets and drain a yacht club’s resources, so consider clearing out the club’s clutter and making room for something new and exciting.
Of the thousands of talented youth sailors plying racecourses this year, eight caught Gary Jobson’s attention because of their results and their dedication to excel. Jobson Report from our January/February 2013 issue.

College sailing fosters technically and tactically savvy sailors, but it can do a better job of inspiring lifelong sailors. Jobson Report from our November/December 2012 issue.
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.

After many years and many miles at the helm, the recent Bermuda Race experience stands out as one of my all-time favorites. Jobson Report from our September 2012 issue.

Take it from those empowering today’s youth sailors: there’s a time to push and a time to let them advance at their own pace. “Jobson Report” from our May 2012 issue.

Seven junior sailors with top results at home and abroad join the ranks of my All-Star sailing team. “Jobson Report” from our January/February 2012 issue.

The value of coaches is understated by most sailors, but the sport needs them if it is to mature. “Jobson Report” from our October 2011 issue.

There’s a lot we can learn when fighting our way from the back of the fleet. Jobson Report from our July/Aug 2011 issue.
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