
Sportboat Wing-on-Wing Guide
Wing-on-wing spinnaker sailing in sportboats has become an essential technique in the tactical toolbox, but like most things, there’s a proper time and place to use it.

Wing-on-wing spinnaker sailing in sportboats has become an essential technique in the tactical toolbox, but like most things, there’s a proper time and place to use it.

When the tactician has his or head in the game it’s essential to have someone “paint the picture” of what’s happening up the course and nearby.

For the daylong distance racers of the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series in Annapolis, your PRO shares some sage advice.

A leeward gate rounding, especially a crowded one, provides opportunities to pass boats and set up for the next leg.

How to prep for your next regatta with a deep dive weather and venue study.

The same-old can produce the same results, so consider how to change your sailing focus to improve in new ways.

Whether building a new team or rebuilding one for the next season, consider how best to combine trust, experience and commitment, as well as skills.

The technique is simple, but the perfection of a late main jibe comes all comes down to timing.

Where there is wind, there is speed, so the goal of the wind spotter is to look for clues on the water and above.

Consider some old-school advice on easy ways to finish well by not making these simple mistakes.

Here’s a quick and easy way to determine the right downwind angle using a few simple tools.

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

Wing-on-wing spinnaker sailing in sportboats has become an essential technique in the tactical toolbox, but like most things, there’s a proper time and place to use it.

When the tactician has his or head in the game it’s essential to have someone “paint the picture” of what’s happening up the course and nearby.

For the daylong distance racers of the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series in Annapolis, your PRO shares some sage advice.

A leeward gate rounding, especially a crowded one, provides opportunities to pass boats and set up for the next leg.

How to prep for your next regatta with a deep dive weather and venue study.

The same-old can produce the same results, so consider how to change your sailing focus to improve in new ways.

Whether building a new team or rebuilding one for the next season, consider how best to combine trust, experience and commitment, as well as skills.

The technique is simple, but the perfection of a late main jibe comes all comes down to timing.

Where there is wind, there is speed, so the goal of the wind spotter is to look for clues on the water and above.

Consider some old-school advice on easy ways to finish well by not making these simple mistakes.

Here’s a quick and easy way to determine the right downwind angle using a few simple tools.

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