Getting off the Line and Up to Speed
The crew of Quantum Racing’s J/88, Deviation, weighs in on some dos and don’ts for getting your boat up to speed and off the line.
The crew of Quantum Racing’s J/88, Deviation, weighs in on some dos and don’ts for getting your boat up to speed and off the line.
Outhaul adjustments must be quick and easy. Here, says pro rigger Erik Shampain, is where purchase and line choice count.
The next time you find yourself at the helm overnight, remember these quick tips for the best performance.
There’s truth to the adage of “Cross when you can,” but there are situations where it’s best to tack and lead the pack, especially at the top of the course.
Good trapeze technique starts with good habits. It’s all about balance and control.
Greg Fisher offers his top tips for little changes that can drastically improve your racing.
The role of the bow person is multidimensional; the person on the pointy-end has a tough job and has to be fast and efficient at all times.
Section C rules apply at the start more often than you might expect.
The next time you find yourself in the protest room, remember these helpful hints from Terry Hutchinson.
A few improvements, including a mast lever and a headstay adjuster changed the game for Skip Dieball and his 2015 Etchells World Championship winning team.
Light air can be frustrating, but Tony Rey has the advice to make the most of it.
For many racers, the winter means several months off the water, so how do you prepare for a big event like KWRW when you haven’t sailed since October?
The crew of Quantum Racing’s J/88, Deviation, weighs in on some dos and don’ts for getting your boat up to speed and off the line.
Outhaul adjustments must be quick and easy. Here, says pro rigger Erik Shampain, is where purchase and line choice count.
The next time you find yourself at the helm overnight, remember these quick tips for the best performance.
There’s truth to the adage of “Cross when you can,” but there are situations where it’s best to tack and lead the pack, especially at the top of the course.
Good trapeze technique starts with good habits. It’s all about balance and control.
Greg Fisher offers his top tips for little changes that can drastically improve your racing.
The role of the bow person is multidimensional; the person on the pointy-end has a tough job and has to be fast and efficient at all times.
Section C rules apply at the start more often than you might expect.
The next time you find yourself in the protest room, remember these helpful hints from Terry Hutchinson.
A few improvements, including a mast lever and a headstay adjuster changed the game for Skip Dieball and his 2015 Etchells World Championship winning team.
Light air can be frustrating, but Tony Rey has the advice to make the most of it.
For many racers, the winter means several months off the water, so how do you prepare for a big event like KWRW when you haven’t sailed since October?
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