Sailing How To

running rigging

Choosing Running Rigging

Lines come in many different styles and materials, so make sure you know exactly what will suit your needs when replacing your running rigging.

racing rules of sailing

When Mark Room Ends

When you’re entitled to mark-room, up to four maneuvers are allowed before you’re entitlement ends.

penalty turns

From the Archives: Faster Spins

Completing your penalty turns quickly and efficiently allows you to get back to racing that much sooner, perhaps even salvaging your position in the fleet.

jib trim

Improving your Jib Trim

Jib trim can make or break sailing performance. Kerry Klingler demystifies the keys of proper trim to help get the ultimate performance from your headsails.

sail storage

End-of-season Sail Care

For many folks, another sailing season has come and gone, but the preparation for next season should start now.

sail trim

Helm, Trim, and Heel

Mike Ingham explains how a quality mark rounding requires input from the sails, hull, foils, and crew.

Farr 40 Class

Playing the Long Game

When it comes to winning a long event, it’s good for everyone to be on the same page about what’s essential – from the practice until the final race.

blow-through jibe

Mastering Blow-Through Jibes

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.

running rigging

Choosing Running Rigging

Lines come in many different styles and materials, so make sure you know exactly what will suit your needs when replacing your running rigging.

racing rules of sailing

When Mark Room Ends

When you’re entitled to mark-room, up to four maneuvers are allowed before you’re entitlement ends.

penalty turns

From the Archives: Faster Spins

Completing your penalty turns quickly and efficiently allows you to get back to racing that much sooner, perhaps even salvaging your position in the fleet.

jib trim

Improving your Jib Trim

Jib trim can make or break sailing performance. Kerry Klingler demystifies the keys of proper trim to help get the ultimate performance from your headsails.

sail storage

End-of-season Sail Care

For many folks, another sailing season has come and gone, but the preparation for next season should start now.

sail trim

Helm, Trim, and Heel

Mike Ingham explains how a quality mark rounding requires input from the sails, hull, foils, and crew.

Farr 40 Class

Playing the Long Game

When it comes to winning a long event, it’s good for everyone to be on the same page about what’s essential – from the practice until the final race.

blow-through jibe

Mastering Blow-Through Jibes

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.

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