Sailing How To

jibing spinnakers

How to Master the Jibe

Techniques may differ for jibing symmetrical and asymmetrical spinnakers, but the same three key elements remain.

annapolis start

Starting Line Games

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.

rouding

Heel, Trim, Heel

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

college sailing

College Sailing 101

John Pearce, G.W. University sailing coach shares his tips for getting the most out of your college career.

avoiding dsq

Preventing DSQs

Easy on-the-water strategies for handling protest­able incidents can help avoid a scoring disaster.

jibing spinnakers

How to Master the Jibe

Techniques may differ for jibing symmetrical and asymmetrical spinnakers, but the same three key elements remain.

annapolis start

Starting Line Games

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.

rouding

Heel, Trim, Heel

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

college sailing

College Sailing 101

John Pearce, G.W. University sailing coach shares his tips for getting the most out of your college career.

avoiding dsq

Preventing DSQs

Easy on-the-water strategies for handling protest­able incidents can help avoid a scoring disaster.

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