The Leeward-Mark Tack
A rounding tack at the leeward mark can put you in control. The key is to anticipate the need and tack first. “From the Experts” in our October 2010 issue
A rounding tack at the leeward mark can put you in control. The key is to anticipate the need and tack first. “From the Experts” in our October 2010 issue
With careful wording in the sailing instructions, race committees can prevent confusion and protests involving a closed start/finish line. “From the Experts” in our April 2010 issue
When you’re sharing a circle with other fleets, part of your pre-start homework should be to watch and learn from the boat ahead – surprises are always out there. “From the Experts” in our April 2010 issue
The wind died, but the tide kept going, and as the finish line faded ever further, SW‘s Michael Lovett began listening to his inner weasel.
The ends of the starting line are high-risk, high-reward zones. Good time and distance management can put you where you want to be. From the Experts in our July/August 2010 issue
Blowouts are not much fun for competitors or spectators of match races, but what if the trailing boat were given a chance to “double”? “From the Experts” from our July/August 2010 issue
In light and shifty conditions, the tactician is often best working on his own. However, these conditions lend themselves to a lot of unnecessary advice.
From Lido 14s to Finns, and on into the Laser as one of its earliest pioneers, John Bertrand’s methodical approach to his competitive sailing is mirrored in his results. He recently returned to Laser sailing, plying his skills in the talented ranks of the Master’s division.
Sometimes sticking to the pre-race game plan means sticking with the fleet and minimizing the risk.
John Bertrand, the most successful campaigner of the Laser’s early years, is back in the class and striving to get to the head of it. Read the interview and view SW‘s photo archive of Bertrand’s early days. “From the Experts” from our July/August 2010 issue.
These three easy-to-follow rules will never steer you wrong.
When several boats are approaching the leeward mark, it’s often difficult to decide which ones are entitled to mark-room. From the Experts in our May 2010 issue
A rounding tack at the leeward mark can put you in control. The key is to anticipate the need and tack first. “From the Experts” in our October 2010 issue
With careful wording in the sailing instructions, race committees can prevent confusion and protests involving a closed start/finish line. “From the Experts” in our April 2010 issue
When you’re sharing a circle with other fleets, part of your pre-start homework should be to watch and learn from the boat ahead – surprises are always out there. “From the Experts” in our April 2010 issue
The wind died, but the tide kept going, and as the finish line faded ever further, SW‘s Michael Lovett began listening to his inner weasel.
The ends of the starting line are high-risk, high-reward zones. Good time and distance management can put you where you want to be. From the Experts in our July/August 2010 issue
Blowouts are not much fun for competitors or spectators of match races, but what if the trailing boat were given a chance to “double”? “From the Experts” from our July/August 2010 issue
In light and shifty conditions, the tactician is often best working on his own. However, these conditions lend themselves to a lot of unnecessary advice.
From Lido 14s to Finns, and on into the Laser as one of its earliest pioneers, John Bertrand’s methodical approach to his competitive sailing is mirrored in his results. He recently returned to Laser sailing, plying his skills in the talented ranks of the Master’s division.
Sometimes sticking to the pre-race game plan means sticking with the fleet and minimizing the risk.
John Bertrand, the most successful campaigner of the Laser’s early years, is back in the class and striving to get to the head of it. Read the interview and view SW‘s photo archive of Bertrand’s early days. “From the Experts” from our July/August 2010 issue.
These three easy-to-follow rules will never steer you wrong.
When several boats are approaching the leeward mark, it’s often difficult to decide which ones are entitled to mark-room. From the Experts in our May 2010 issue
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