Preserving Old Wounds
Making repairs to the Sled is like entombing the boat’s battle scars beneath layers of epoxy and varnish.
Making repairs to the Sled is like entombing the boat’s battle scars beneath layers of epoxy and varnish.
The process of rehabbing my father’s Thistle may soon include a trip to the dentist.
Don’t bother getting philosophical about sanding. Just get started.
Holding the inside track at the top of the beat can be a winning move. Just be patient and wait for an opening to get into the starboard-tack parade. “From the Experts: Tactics” from our November/December 2011 issue.
I spent Saturday sanding the Sled in a classic rock-induced trance, and I learned a little more about the boat’s legacy.
A few Part 2 rules almost never apply, but when they do, they can be important. “Rules” from our October 2011 issue.
Rehabbing my father’s wooden Thistle should be a relatively simple task. Or, at least, it would be for anyone but me.
Tim Herzog explains that holding on to a lead can be as much about your mindset as it is your speed or tactics. “From the Experts: Strategy” from our October 2011 issue.
When you’re required to go on the offensive to ensure you beat another competitor in the final race, it helps to be aware of the rules of engagement. Rules from our September 2011 issue.
Racer Rob learns that it’s not always a one-sided affair when it comes to persistent shifts. From the Experts: Strategy, September 2011.
Brush up on three common mark-rounding scenarios. Rules from our July/August 2011 issue.
This widget from WeatherFlow—the folks behind SailFlow, iWindsurf.com, iKitesurf.com, and WindAlert.com—provides real-time data from over 50,000 weather stations worldwide.
Making repairs to the Sled is like entombing the boat’s battle scars beneath layers of epoxy and varnish.
The process of rehabbing my father’s Thistle may soon include a trip to the dentist.
Don’t bother getting philosophical about sanding. Just get started.
Holding the inside track at the top of the beat can be a winning move. Just be patient and wait for an opening to get into the starboard-tack parade. “From the Experts: Tactics” from our November/December 2011 issue.
I spent Saturday sanding the Sled in a classic rock-induced trance, and I learned a little more about the boat’s legacy.
A few Part 2 rules almost never apply, but when they do, they can be important. “Rules” from our October 2011 issue.
Rehabbing my father’s wooden Thistle should be a relatively simple task. Or, at least, it would be for anyone but me.
Tim Herzog explains that holding on to a lead can be as much about your mindset as it is your speed or tactics. “From the Experts: Strategy” from our October 2011 issue.
When you’re required to go on the offensive to ensure you beat another competitor in the final race, it helps to be aware of the rules of engagement. Rules from our September 2011 issue.
Racer Rob learns that it’s not always a one-sided affair when it comes to persistent shifts. From the Experts: Strategy, September 2011.
Brush up on three common mark-rounding scenarios. Rules from our July/August 2011 issue.
This widget from WeatherFlow—the folks behind SailFlow, iWindsurf.com, iKitesurf.com, and WindAlert.com—provides real-time data from over 50,000 weather stations worldwide.
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