Sailing How To

2014 St Petersburg NOOD J/70 downwind

From the Archives: Great Escapes

When a trailing opponent camps on your air during a downwind leg, knowing whether to hold and or fold is the key to maintaining your lead. “Tactics” from our June 2011 issue.

downwind sailing

On the Run in Heavy Air

Heavy air running can be a blast, but also get your heart racing. Here are Quantum’s Dave Flynn’s top tips on mastering the heavy air run.

new rules

New Year, New Rules

In this first of several columns to come, we’ll explore the nuanced changes to The Racing Rules of Sailing that go into effect in 2017.

rules

Managing the Fleet

There’s a method to maintaining or advancing your overall place in the regatta, and the process begins with managing your placement in the fleet.

NOOD

Mastering Light Air

Light air racing can be frustrating, but Tony Rey has the advice to make the most of it.

Sailing on Lake Garda

Lake Sailing Tactics and Choices

There are fundamental rules to follow when racing on a lake, and when the shorelines influence the wind, it pays to follow your instincts, too.

CRW

Inshore Racing Safety

Everyone wants to excel and make the top of the podium; however, nothing is worth a severely damaged boat, or worse, injured crew

52 Super Series

A Trimmer’s Routine

As one of the best, this pro headsail trimmer says success is in the ability to maintain routines. Here’s what you’ll find him doing before each day of racing.

2014 St Petersburg NOOD J/70 downwind

From the Archives: Great Escapes

When a trailing opponent camps on your air during a downwind leg, knowing whether to hold and or fold is the key to maintaining your lead. “Tactics” from our June 2011 issue.

downwind sailing

On the Run in Heavy Air

Heavy air running can be a blast, but also get your heart racing. Here are Quantum’s Dave Flynn’s top tips on mastering the heavy air run.

new rules

New Year, New Rules

In this first of several columns to come, we’ll explore the nuanced changes to The Racing Rules of Sailing that go into effect in 2017.

rules

Managing the Fleet

There’s a method to maintaining or advancing your overall place in the regatta, and the process begins with managing your placement in the fleet.

NOOD

Mastering Light Air

Light air racing can be frustrating, but Tony Rey has the advice to make the most of it.

Sailing on Lake Garda

Lake Sailing Tactics and Choices

There are fundamental rules to follow when racing on a lake, and when the shorelines influence the wind, it pays to follow your instincts, too.

CRW

Inshore Racing Safety

Everyone wants to excel and make the top of the podium; however, nothing is worth a severely damaged boat, or worse, injured crew

52 Super Series

A Trimmer’s Routine

As one of the best, this pro headsail trimmer says success is in the ability to maintain routines. Here’s what you’ll find him doing before each day of racing.

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