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Strategy

Tactics

Smart Racing Strategies

Tactics and boatspeed are one thing, but you still need a reasoned overall strategy before starting any race.

Weather boat

Speed in the Wind Shadow

Lessons learned from the America’s Cup can improve your understanding of wind­ shadows in fleet racing. From Sailing World, December 1995

Sailboats racing on the Chesapeake Bay with spinnakers

Life in the Passing Lane

Making a great comeback isn’t a piece of cake, but if you psych yourself up to catch boats, you can do it. From Sailing World, September 1990

managing windshifts

Windshift Rules of Thumb

When it comes to managing windshifts on the fly, commit these rules to memory and you’ll be just fine. (From Sailing World, June 1987)

connecting puffs

Buddy’s Way

Shift-playing, sail trim, tactics, tuning … Bronze and gold medalist Buddy Melges explains his approach. From Yacht Racing/Cruising, February 1983

sailing comment

Mind Over Matter

David Dellenbaugh examines the mental aspects of racing and offers some practical techniques for maximizing performance and enjoyment.

Tactics

Smart Racing Strategies

Tactics and boatspeed are one thing, but you still need a reasoned overall strategy before starting any race.

Weather boat

Speed in the Wind Shadow

Lessons learned from the America’s Cup can improve your understanding of wind­ shadows in fleet racing. From Sailing World, December 1995

Sailboats racing on the Chesapeake Bay with spinnakers

Life in the Passing Lane

Making a great comeback isn’t a piece of cake, but if you psych yourself up to catch boats, you can do it. From Sailing World, September 1990

managing windshifts

Windshift Rules of Thumb

When it comes to managing windshifts on the fly, commit these rules to memory and you’ll be just fine. (From Sailing World, June 1987)

connecting puffs

Buddy’s Way

Shift-playing, sail trim, tactics, tuning … Bronze and gold medalist Buddy Melges explains his approach. From Yacht Racing/Cruising, February 1983

sailing comment

Mind Over Matter

David Dellenbaugh examines the mental aspects of racing and offers some practical techniques for maximizing performance and enjoyment.

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