Sailing How To

Sailing Overlap rules

Rules: Eight Ways the Game Has Changed

From establishing the zone at the mark to enforcing common rules worldwide, eight rule changes have reshaped the sport of sailing over the past 50 years, for better or worse. Rules from our October 2012 issue.

Mental strategy

When Push Comes to Shove

Understanding one’s competitive shortcomings is never easy, but as the doctor explains, getting to the heart of our fears will result in consistent and enjoyable results on the racecourse. Strategy from our October 2012 issue.

Bend for Speed

Knowing how to control mast bend is key to getting the most out of your mainsail. Boatspeed from our October 2012 issue.

Sailing World

Past the Horizon

With a look to the past, we can look forward to what will define the sport of sailing for the next 50 years. Jobson Report from our October 2012 issue.

Rules at Starting Marks

Consider the type of starting mark and the time left in the starting sequence when giving room on the line. ‘Rules’ From the Experts from our September 2012 issue.

spinnaker tricks

More Tricks For the Bag

From getting a running start to getting the spinnaker down before the mark, some simple but effective practices can make all the difference. From the Experts “Fundamentals” from our September 2012 issue.

Volvo Ocean Race: Driven to Change

The realities of a shrinking fleet and the rising cost of competing in and running the Volvo Ocean Race have forced race organizers to take a different tack. I hope it’s not a header. Gaining Bearing from our September 2012 issue.

Melges 32 trim

Plane Speak on Spinnaker Trim

The most challenging part of moving from a displacement keelboat to a planing one is learning how to sail downwind. Extended version of the interview found in our October 2012 issue.

Sailing Overlap rules

Rules: Eight Ways the Game Has Changed

From establishing the zone at the mark to enforcing common rules worldwide, eight rule changes have reshaped the sport of sailing over the past 50 years, for better or worse. Rules from our October 2012 issue.

Mental strategy

When Push Comes to Shove

Understanding one’s competitive shortcomings is never easy, but as the doctor explains, getting to the heart of our fears will result in consistent and enjoyable results on the racecourse. Strategy from our October 2012 issue.

Bend for Speed

Knowing how to control mast bend is key to getting the most out of your mainsail. Boatspeed from our October 2012 issue.

Sailing World

Past the Horizon

With a look to the past, we can look forward to what will define the sport of sailing for the next 50 years. Jobson Report from our October 2012 issue.

Rules at Starting Marks

Consider the type of starting mark and the time left in the starting sequence when giving room on the line. ‘Rules’ From the Experts from our September 2012 issue.

spinnaker tricks

More Tricks For the Bag

From getting a running start to getting the spinnaker down before the mark, some simple but effective practices can make all the difference. From the Experts “Fundamentals” from our September 2012 issue.

Volvo Ocean Race: Driven to Change

The realities of a shrinking fleet and the rising cost of competing in and running the Volvo Ocean Race have forced race organizers to take a different tack. I hope it’s not a header. Gaining Bearing from our September 2012 issue.

Melges 32 trim

Plane Speak on Spinnaker Trim

The most challenging part of moving from a displacement keelboat to a planing one is learning how to sail downwind. Extended version of the interview found in our October 2012 issue.

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