Late spring days offer some of the best sailing on Lake Michigan. Sailors with the most success will pay attention to the thermal shifts and look for the benefits of those lake breezes. Quantum Chicago’s Todd Basch breaks it down for the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series in Chicago.
J/70 world champion Willem Van Waay explains the tips and tricks to getting the J/70 around the racecourse.
Onboard the J/70 with a world champion and Olympian.
Steve Hunt gives us the guide on how to take a conservative approach to the first leg.
Every sailor eventually find himself in a scenario where boat-to-boat comms are necessary, but when it comes down to it, it’s often better to shut up and sail.
The next installment from The Art and Science of Sails examines the term “Angle of Attack” and the fundamental forces at play.
From the Archives: Gary Jobson shares his insight on the best way to recognize and choose the favored side of the course.
From the Archives: Bob Merrick explains how to gain at the top of the first beat, even when you’re in the pack.
Could there possibly be a faster, better way to jibe the asymmetric? Top sportboat teams have perfected a skiff technique that will change the way you jibe.
The favored end of the starting line may be favorable most of the time, but when it’s shifty, ignore the opposite end at your own peril.
Mike Ingham explains how a quality mark rounding requires input from the sails, hull, foils, and crew.
These 10 simple but effective practices can make all the difference on the racecourse.
Late spring days offer some of the best sailing on Lake Michigan. Sailors with the most success will pay attention to the thermal shifts and look for the benefits of those lake breezes. Quantum Chicago’s Todd Basch breaks it down for the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series in Chicago.
J/70 world champion Willem Van Waay explains the tips and tricks to getting the J/70 around the racecourse.
Onboard the J/70 with a world champion and Olympian.
Steve Hunt gives us the guide on how to take a conservative approach to the first leg.
Every sailor eventually find himself in a scenario where boat-to-boat comms are necessary, but when it comes down to it, it’s often better to shut up and sail.
The next installment from The Art and Science of Sails examines the term “Angle of Attack” and the fundamental forces at play.
From the Archives: Gary Jobson shares his insight on the best way to recognize and choose the favored side of the course.
From the Archives: Bob Merrick explains how to gain at the top of the first beat, even when you’re in the pack.
Could there possibly be a faster, better way to jibe the asymmetric? Top sportboat teams have perfected a skiff technique that will change the way you jibe.
The favored end of the starting line may be favorable most of the time, but when it’s shifty, ignore the opposite end at your own peril.
Mike Ingham explains how a quality mark rounding requires input from the sails, hull, foils, and crew.
These 10 simple but effective practices can make all the difference on the racecourse.
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