The Dynamics of Puffs
Ever-shifting wind creates opportunities that can turn a losing race into a winning one in the blink of an eye, and vice versa.
Ever-shifting wind creates opportunities that can turn a losing race into a winning one in the blink of an eye, and vice versa.
Don’t underestimate the value of a well called puff.
Here are a few quick tips that can help you get the most out of your training sessions without shelling out the big bucks.
Part of managing a sailing program of any kind–be it cruising or racing–is balancing the budget.
Even with the best tactical foresight, we can find ourselves in a jam, but keep these three tips in your tactical toolbox, and you’ll always have a Plan B.
Making sure everything is in the right place is an essential step to bringing your boat closer to perfection. Get your measuring tape and plumb bobs ready.
There’s now a better alternative to the dreaded Black Flag and greater leniency when it comes to protest form accuracy.
When there’s current flowing across the starting line, there are opportunities aplenty to score the perfect start.
Understand how your hull shape affects your boatspeed and learn how to maximize your performance.
Former J/80 World Champion Kerry Klingler details how he makes his sprit boat go faster off the wind than the competition.
With the new sailing season fast approaching, it’s time to sit down and set new benchmarks for better results. “Strategy” from our April 2011 issue.
Sustainability. What exactly does it entail for sailors, besides the low-hanging fruit of the elimination of single-use plastic bottles?
Ever-shifting wind creates opportunities that can turn a losing race into a winning one in the blink of an eye, and vice versa.
Don’t underestimate the value of a well called puff.
Here are a few quick tips that can help you get the most out of your training sessions without shelling out the big bucks.
Part of managing a sailing program of any kind–be it cruising or racing–is balancing the budget.
Even with the best tactical foresight, we can find ourselves in a jam, but keep these three tips in your tactical toolbox, and you’ll always have a Plan B.
Making sure everything is in the right place is an essential step to bringing your boat closer to perfection. Get your measuring tape and plumb bobs ready.
There’s now a better alternative to the dreaded Black Flag and greater leniency when it comes to protest form accuracy.
When there’s current flowing across the starting line, there are opportunities aplenty to score the perfect start.
Understand how your hull shape affects your boatspeed and learn how to maximize your performance.
Former J/80 World Champion Kerry Klingler details how he makes his sprit boat go faster off the wind than the competition.
With the new sailing season fast approaching, it’s time to sit down and set new benchmarks for better results. “Strategy” from our April 2011 issue.
Sustainability. What exactly does it entail for sailors, besides the low-hanging fruit of the elimination of single-use plastic bottles?
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