In the Heart of the Sea; At the Helm—Business Lessons for Navigating Rough Waters
Developing a mastery of sailing and speed under sail was once a way to make a living and also useful in getting through hazardous voyages.
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Developing a mastery of sailing and speed under sail was once a way to make a living and also useful in getting through hazardous voyages.
TECHNIQUE How do you optimize your rig for speed? Where should you position your feet when stepping out on the wire? How do you divide
There were always other guys, a few years older and a bit more serious, who consistently finished at the top of the fleet. I realized that their edge wasn’t talent or luck. It was experience. From our September 2001 issue.
Chris Bedford’s Sailing Weather Services is a private forecast service for racing sailors based in Newton, Mass. — http://www.sailwx.com/
1. Try to determine the temperature of the air relative to the temperature of the water. If, for example, a cold front moved through overnight,
Example: Detailed Wind Forecast for Biscayne Bay
Everyone knows theres a favored end of the starting line and a favored side of the course, but many sailors forget that theres also a
Once upon a time, this magazine published a regular column by a hot 20-something one-design sailor named Dave Perry. For several years, “Winning In One-Designs:
In previous columns, we discussed the importance of understanding the gradient wind as a basis for predicting where the next shift will come from (Strategy,
A custom forecast should include a table of predicted windspeed and direction, like the one shown here. In addition, a general overview and a detailed
Youve compiled a list of racing questions but dont have the nerve to approach and ply your local rock star. Dont worry, Tom Hubbell sat
Developing a mastery of sailing and speed under sail was once a way to make a living and also useful in getting through hazardous voyages.
TECHNIQUE How do you optimize your rig for speed? Where should you position your feet when stepping out on the wire? How do you divide
There were always other guys, a few years older and a bit more serious, who consistently finished at the top of the fleet. I realized that their edge wasn’t talent or luck. It was experience. From our September 2001 issue.
Chris Bedford’s Sailing Weather Services is a private forecast service for racing sailors based in Newton, Mass. — http://www.sailwx.com/
1. Try to determine the temperature of the air relative to the temperature of the water. If, for example, a cold front moved through overnight,
Example: Detailed Wind Forecast for Biscayne Bay
Everyone knows theres a favored end of the starting line and a favored side of the course, but many sailors forget that theres also a
Once upon a time, this magazine published a regular column by a hot 20-something one-design sailor named Dave Perry. For several years, “Winning In One-Designs:
In previous columns, we discussed the importance of understanding the gradient wind as a basis for predicting where the next shift will come from (Strategy,
A custom forecast should include a table of predicted windspeed and direction, like the one shown here. In addition, a general overview and a detailed
Youve compiled a list of racing questions but dont have the nerve to approach and ply your local rock star. Dont worry, Tom Hubbell sat
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