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.
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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.
Racing editor Mike Ingham shares his insight on how to handle puffs and shifts on typical lake venues, especially when it’s “windy and weird.”
What if I could tell you exactly how to win your next race without ever having to watch you sail? Well, I can, and it’s easier than you think.
When and how to duck? Mike Ingham explains the tactical nuances of a duck and how to execute it right.
Racing in a big fleet requires a different approach to tactics and strategies; Mike Ingham takes some lessons from the Sunfish Worlds and shares his tips.
The feel on the tiller extension is your direct link to the boat’s performance, so how you hold it is more important than you might think.
Pro sailor Steve Hunt explains the nuances of the roller furling jib: when to use it and when to stow it.
Noting there’s always more to the story, we hear from the skipper of Gunga Din, diagnosed by Dr. Crash in our Fall issue.
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.
A cause-and-effect guide to getting power in your sails when you need it and adjusting for when you don’t.
The courses for most ocean races today pass through or near one or more Traffic Separation Schemes, warranting a deeper understanding of the rules.
Bungee cord…it’s been around since the 1930s, but its uses continue to multiply as the years go on.
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.
Racing editor Mike Ingham shares his insight on how to handle puffs and shifts on typical lake venues, especially when it’s “windy and weird.”
What if I could tell you exactly how to win your next race without ever having to watch you sail? Well, I can, and it’s easier than you think.
When and how to duck? Mike Ingham explains the tactical nuances of a duck and how to execute it right.
Racing in a big fleet requires a different approach to tactics and strategies; Mike Ingham takes some lessons from the Sunfish Worlds and shares his tips.
The feel on the tiller extension is your direct link to the boat’s performance, so how you hold it is more important than you might think.
Pro sailor Steve Hunt explains the nuances of the roller furling jib: when to use it and when to stow it.
Noting there’s always more to the story, we hear from the skipper of Gunga Din, diagnosed by Dr. Crash in our Fall issue.
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.
A cause-and-effect guide to getting power in your sails when you need it and adjusting for when you don’t.
The courses for most ocean races today pass through or near one or more Traffic Separation Schemes, warranting a deeper understanding of the rules.
Bungee cord…it’s been around since the 1930s, but its uses continue to multiply as the years go on.
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