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Wind gust diagram

How Clouds Impact Your Race Strategy

The movement of clouds is easy to forget when the action is in front of you, but the key to your next race win may very well be above. Here’s how to play the clouds.

roller-furling jib

Headsail Furling Tips

Pro sailor Steve Hunt explains the nuances of the roller furling jib: when to use it and when to stow it.

Watching out for rocks

How to Get Off the Bricks

Noting there’s always more to the story, we hear from the skipper of Gunga Din, diagnosed by Dr. Crash in our Fall issue.

Run Smooth With Lube

With so many moving parts on a sailboat, it can be hard to know what sprays and lubes to use. So that I don’t need to keep to many items around, I like to keep it simple. First and foremost there is no substitute for a thorough, fresh-water rinsing after use.

Bungee options

Eight Uses For Bungee

Bungee cord…it’s been around since the 1930s, but its uses continue to multiply as the years go on.

Wind gust diagram

How Clouds Impact Your Race Strategy

The movement of clouds is easy to forget when the action is in front of you, but the key to your next race win may very well be above. Here’s how to play the clouds.

roller-furling jib

Headsail Furling Tips

Pro sailor Steve Hunt explains the nuances of the roller furling jib: when to use it and when to stow it.

Watching out for rocks

How to Get Off the Bricks

Noting there’s always more to the story, we hear from the skipper of Gunga Din, diagnosed by Dr. Crash in our Fall issue.

Run Smooth With Lube

With so many moving parts on a sailboat, it can be hard to know what sprays and lubes to use. So that I don’t need to keep to many items around, I like to keep it simple. First and foremost there is no substitute for a thorough, fresh-water rinsing after use.

Bungee options

Eight Uses For Bungee

Bungee cord…it’s been around since the 1930s, but its uses continue to multiply as the years go on.

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