A New Sport with a New Set of Rules
Kiteboard racing is different, and so are its rules. “Rules” from our November/December 2009 issue.
Kiteboard racing is different, and so are its rules. “Rules” from our November/December 2009 issue.
Another exploration of sailing thinking with Racer Rob and the Doc. “Strategy” from our November/December 2011 issue.
Ever finding yourself struggling for speed upwind in heavy air? Read the quick tips Stuart Walker gives to blast uphill. From August 1968 issue.
Sailmaker Mike Topper explores the tricks and tips of trimming tri-radial symmetric spinnakers. From the May 1982 issue of Yacht Racing/Cruising.
When the rules are not clear-cut, judgment is required. “Rules” from our October 2009 issue.
Luck, wrote longtime columnist Dr. Stuart Walker (1923 – 2018), is a fundamental, but manageable element of every race. In memory of the great and eloquent Dr. here’s one our favorite columns from our October 2009 issue.
To ensure a positive outcome in your next protest hearing, take proactive steps on the water and, once ashore, get your case in order. “Rules” from our November/December 2010 issue.
Observing your speed and height relative to boats around you is only half the battle. The other half is knowing how to make adjustments as conditions change.
There’s no magic to doing consistently well in sailboat races, but having a few more tricks up your sleeve than the other guy will always help. “Fundamentals” from our November/December 2010 issue.
Completing your penalty turns quickly and efficiently allows you to get back to racing that much sooner, perhaps even salvaging your position in the fleet. “Technique” from our November/December 2010 issue.
When the pros have down time, they find ways to keep their minds and bodies fit.
Encouraging the use of international navigational rules for casual racing may seem like a simple solution, but they fail to address the sport’s complicated nuances. “Rules” from our November/December 2011 issue.
Kiteboard racing is different, and so are its rules. “Rules” from our November/December 2009 issue.
Another exploration of sailing thinking with Racer Rob and the Doc. “Strategy” from our November/December 2011 issue.
Ever finding yourself struggling for speed upwind in heavy air? Read the quick tips Stuart Walker gives to blast uphill. From August 1968 issue.
Sailmaker Mike Topper explores the tricks and tips of trimming tri-radial symmetric spinnakers. From the May 1982 issue of Yacht Racing/Cruising.
When the rules are not clear-cut, judgment is required. “Rules” from our October 2009 issue.
Luck, wrote longtime columnist Dr. Stuart Walker (1923 – 2018), is a fundamental, but manageable element of every race. In memory of the great and eloquent Dr. here’s one our favorite columns from our October 2009 issue.
To ensure a positive outcome in your next protest hearing, take proactive steps on the water and, once ashore, get your case in order. “Rules” from our November/December 2010 issue.
Observing your speed and height relative to boats around you is only half the battle. The other half is knowing how to make adjustments as conditions change.
There’s no magic to doing consistently well in sailboat races, but having a few more tricks up your sleeve than the other guy will always help. “Fundamentals” from our November/December 2010 issue.
Completing your penalty turns quickly and efficiently allows you to get back to racing that much sooner, perhaps even salvaging your position in the fleet. “Technique” from our November/December 2010 issue.
When the pros have down time, they find ways to keep their minds and bodies fit.
Encouraging the use of international navigational rules for casual racing may seem like a simple solution, but they fail to address the sport’s complicated nuances. “Rules” from our November/December 2011 issue.
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