Tech Review: Furling From the Top
New furling systems developed for grand-prix programs may be the solution for better spinnaker handling. Tech Review from our July/August 2012 issue.
New furling systems developed for grand-prix programs may be the solution for better spinnaker handling. Tech Review from our July/August 2012 issue.
Dave Reed wants more planing, less plodding. We’re ultimately about going fast, right? Editor’s Letter from our September 2012 issue.
There are clear-cut rules to minimize the potential for contact, but when it comes to close encounters, there’s still “room” for interpretation. “Rules” from our July/August 2012 issue.
In this article from our September 1985 issue, Mark Sertl describes pros and cons of some popular techniques for spinnaker takedowns on the leeward side, including releasing the guy, the “string” or “belly button” method, and the lazy sheet retrieval system.
In this February 1995 ‘From the Experts’ article, Steve Bourdow explains how Laser rigging was refined to a new level as Olympic sailors join the ranks of this popular one-design.
In this ‘Around the Buoys’ article from our January 1997 issue, Morgan Reeser describes how to utilize your planing ability even when the mark is dead downwind.
Understanding the effects of forestay tension is key to getting the most out of your sail plan. From the Experts “Boatspeed” from our July/August 2012 issue.
Matteo Auguadro from Rán Racing and Freddy Shanks from Gladiator share a few tips for mastering the bow.
Position reports and fleet tracking for ocean races are fine and good for friends, fans, and the media, but on the racecourse, knowing what others are up to dilutes the challenge. Gaining Bearing from our July/August 2012 issue.
If sailors are customers, then race committees should focus on delivering satisfaction while striving for perfection themselves. Jobson Report from our July/August 2012 issue.
Communication between boats on the course can help in tight situations, but sometimes it’s better to “shut up and sail.” From the Experts “Technique” from our July/August 2012 issue.
When I thought for a moment about blowing off work to practice more jibes I realized I’d become obsessed. Editor’s Letter from our June 2012 issue.
New furling systems developed for grand-prix programs may be the solution for better spinnaker handling. Tech Review from our July/August 2012 issue.
Dave Reed wants more planing, less plodding. We’re ultimately about going fast, right? Editor’s Letter from our September 2012 issue.
There are clear-cut rules to minimize the potential for contact, but when it comes to close encounters, there’s still “room” for interpretation. “Rules” from our July/August 2012 issue.
In this article from our September 1985 issue, Mark Sertl describes pros and cons of some popular techniques for spinnaker takedowns on the leeward side, including releasing the guy, the “string” or “belly button” method, and the lazy sheet retrieval system.
In this February 1995 ‘From the Experts’ article, Steve Bourdow explains how Laser rigging was refined to a new level as Olympic sailors join the ranks of this popular one-design.
In this ‘Around the Buoys’ article from our January 1997 issue, Morgan Reeser describes how to utilize your planing ability even when the mark is dead downwind.
Understanding the effects of forestay tension is key to getting the most out of your sail plan. From the Experts “Boatspeed” from our July/August 2012 issue.
Matteo Auguadro from Rán Racing and Freddy Shanks from Gladiator share a few tips for mastering the bow.
Position reports and fleet tracking for ocean races are fine and good for friends, fans, and the media, but on the racecourse, knowing what others are up to dilutes the challenge. Gaining Bearing from our July/August 2012 issue.
If sailors are customers, then race committees should focus on delivering satisfaction while striving for perfection themselves. Jobson Report from our July/August 2012 issue.
Communication between boats on the course can help in tight situations, but sometimes it’s better to “shut up and sail.” From the Experts “Technique” from our July/August 2012 issue.
When I thought for a moment about blowing off work to practice more jibes I realized I’d become obsessed. Editor’s Letter from our June 2012 issue.
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