Sailing How To

annie haeger

The Write Solution

The top US Women’s Olympic 470 skipper and Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year turns to her notebook for guidance.

vor

Thinking Beyond the Instruments

All your decisions while racing need to balance what the boat is telling you and what you’re observing on the water, and what the instruments are telling you.

Tweaked: Spin Sheet Shackles

Replacing your metal shackle, or adding a soft shackle to your spin sheets can help improve sail control and speed in any conditions.

bella mente

Terry’s Playbook: Top 10 Tips

From TP52s to the America’s Cup, Terry Hutchinson has done it all. Here are his top 10 tips for improving your sailing game this season.

quantum racing

Spring Tune Up

Practice makes perfect, and there’s no time to practice like before you head out for the season’s first big regatta.

quantum racing

Terry’s Tips: Warm Up Right

Getting ready for a sailing race requires more than 20 jumping jacks and some hamstring stretches. Terry Hutchinson takes you through his pre-race plan.

how to pin start

First-Beat Cheat Sheet

If it’s correct that data never lies, then nearly 50 years of start and first-beat data give the low-down on how and when to pick a side.

mckee minute

Mckee Minute: Winter Cruise

A simple plan for a winter rendezvous, show up with your boat for a Saturday night get together at Port Madison, across Puget Sound from Seattle.

Andy Horton recently tried his hand at the high-flying world of Moth sailing and relearned a few lessons about what it takes to be at the top.

From the Experts: Focus on Success

No two races are won the same way, but sticking to this six-point plan will help you win regattas. “From the Experts” from our October 2011 issue.

Rolex Farr 40 Worlds

Terry’s Tip: Stay Sharp

Take it from a pro—high-performance nutrition, hydration, and sun protection are more important than you think.

boatspeed

How’s Your Speed?

Feeling slow? Take a look at these four factors that have the biggest effect on your speed and get moving!

annie haeger

The Write Solution

The top US Women’s Olympic 470 skipper and Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year turns to her notebook for guidance.

vor

Thinking Beyond the Instruments

All your decisions while racing need to balance what the boat is telling you and what you’re observing on the water, and what the instruments are telling you.

Tweaked: Spin Sheet Shackles

Replacing your metal shackle, or adding a soft shackle to your spin sheets can help improve sail control and speed in any conditions.

bella mente

Terry’s Playbook: Top 10 Tips

From TP52s to the America’s Cup, Terry Hutchinson has done it all. Here are his top 10 tips for improving your sailing game this season.

quantum racing

Spring Tune Up

Practice makes perfect, and there’s no time to practice like before you head out for the season’s first big regatta.

quantum racing

Terry’s Tips: Warm Up Right

Getting ready for a sailing race requires more than 20 jumping jacks and some hamstring stretches. Terry Hutchinson takes you through his pre-race plan.

how to pin start

First-Beat Cheat Sheet

If it’s correct that data never lies, then nearly 50 years of start and first-beat data give the low-down on how and when to pick a side.

mckee minute

Mckee Minute: Winter Cruise

A simple plan for a winter rendezvous, show up with your boat for a Saturday night get together at Port Madison, across Puget Sound from Seattle.

Andy Horton recently tried his hand at the high-flying world of Moth sailing and relearned a few lessons about what it takes to be at the top.

From the Experts: Focus on Success

No two races are won the same way, but sticking to this six-point plan will help you win regattas. “From the Experts” from our October 2011 issue.

Rolex Farr 40 Worlds

Terry’s Tip: Stay Sharp

Take it from a pro—high-performance nutrition, hydration, and sun protection are more important than you think.

boatspeed

How’s Your Speed?

Feeling slow? Take a look at these four factors that have the biggest effect on your speed and get moving!

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