A Centered Mast in 10 Steps
High-tech laser devices are not required to get your mast and keel in alignment. A ladder, piece of string, and a sharp eye are all you need. “Technique” from our April 2012 issue.
High-tech laser devices are not required to get your mast and keel in alignment. A ladder, piece of string, and a sharp eye are all you need. “Technique” from our April 2012 issue.
Andy Horton shares a few of his most lucrative tips for optimizing speed in just about any boat. “Boatspeed” from our April 2012 issue.
The mind of a professional tactician can be a scary place, but from time to time, a view from within can reveal important lessons—namely the importance of keeping one’s cool and focusing on a few specifics. “Winner’s Debrief” from our March 2012 issue.
A common scenario illustrates that, as boats approach a leeward mark, multiple rules come into play—even when it may seem as simple as giving room.
Past J/24 North American champion Brad Read calls the shots from overhead. “From the Experts” from our November 1997 issue.
Greg Fisher explains how three important sail controls interact. From the April 1985 issue of Yacht Racing & Cruising.
In an effort to improve rules compliance, rules experts are proposing changes that make protest resolution easier, swifter, and more equitable. “Rules” from our January/February 2012 issue.
Two scenarios explore how the rules apply when there are multiple boats on opposite tacks converging on a mark. “Rules” from our May 2011 issue.
Great starts or perfect beats are the stuff that dreams of made of. But when the occasional nightmare start or terrible mark rounding sabatoges your plans, there are ways to salvage a positive outcome. “Tactics” from our May 2011 issue.
Learn how to start a sailboat race with these rules.
Progress from good to great by really understanding what makes your boat tick. “Boatspeed” from our April 2011 issue.
When the tactician is not in an ideal position to continuously monitor tactical situations, the helmsman and his mainsail trimmer must take on a more active role. “Technique” from our April 2011 issue.
High-tech laser devices are not required to get your mast and keel in alignment. A ladder, piece of string, and a sharp eye are all you need. “Technique” from our April 2012 issue.
Andy Horton shares a few of his most lucrative tips for optimizing speed in just about any boat. “Boatspeed” from our April 2012 issue.
The mind of a professional tactician can be a scary place, but from time to time, a view from within can reveal important lessons—namely the importance of keeping one’s cool and focusing on a few specifics. “Winner’s Debrief” from our March 2012 issue.
A common scenario illustrates that, as boats approach a leeward mark, multiple rules come into play—even when it may seem as simple as giving room.
Past J/24 North American champion Brad Read calls the shots from overhead. “From the Experts” from our November 1997 issue.
Greg Fisher explains how three important sail controls interact. From the April 1985 issue of Yacht Racing & Cruising.
In an effort to improve rules compliance, rules experts are proposing changes that make protest resolution easier, swifter, and more equitable. “Rules” from our January/February 2012 issue.
Two scenarios explore how the rules apply when there are multiple boats on opposite tacks converging on a mark. “Rules” from our May 2011 issue.
Great starts or perfect beats are the stuff that dreams of made of. But when the occasional nightmare start or terrible mark rounding sabatoges your plans, there are ways to salvage a positive outcome. “Tactics” from our May 2011 issue.
Learn how to start a sailboat race with these rules.
Progress from good to great by really understanding what makes your boat tick. “Boatspeed” from our April 2011 issue.
When the tactician is not in an ideal position to continuously monitor tactical situations, the helmsman and his mainsail trimmer must take on a more active role. “Technique” from our April 2011 issue.
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