Approaching the Weather Mark
Weigh the variables of a port or starboard approach to the weather mark. “Tactics” from our January 1997 issue.
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Weigh the variables of a port or starboard approach to the weather mark. “Tactics” from our January 1997 issue.
Patience is a virtue when it comes to recovering from a bad start. “From the Experts” from our February 1997 issue.
Great starts or perfect beats are the stuff that dreams of made of. But when the occasional nightmare start or terrible mark rounding sabatoges your plans, there are ways to salvage a positive outcome. “Tactics” from our May 2011 issue.
When it comes down to a one-on-one situation, the competitor with the most match-racing savvy will likely come out ahead. “Tactics” from our March 2011 issue.
Observing your speed and height relative to boats around you is only half the battle. The other half is knowing how to make adjustments as conditions change.
Holding the inside track at the top of the beat can be a winning move. Just be patient and wait for an opening to get into the starboard-tack parade. “From the Experts: Tactics” from our November/December 2011 issue.
What does one of the most explosive boxers in history have to offer regarding leeward mark roundings? More than you think.
Sometimes, the key question isn’t whether you break cover, it’s when. A little dance at the windward mark plays out as well as could be expected for the trailing boat.
Every point does count, except when trying too hard to win that point costs you a few more in the long run.
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
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.
Sometimes sticking to the pre-race game plan means sticking with the fleet and minimizing the risk.
Weigh the variables of a port or starboard approach to the weather mark. “Tactics” from our January 1997 issue.
Patience is a virtue when it comes to recovering from a bad start. “From the Experts” from our February 1997 issue.
Great starts or perfect beats are the stuff that dreams of made of. But when the occasional nightmare start or terrible mark rounding sabatoges your plans, there are ways to salvage a positive outcome. “Tactics” from our May 2011 issue.
When it comes down to a one-on-one situation, the competitor with the most match-racing savvy will likely come out ahead. “Tactics” from our March 2011 issue.
Observing your speed and height relative to boats around you is only half the battle. The other half is knowing how to make adjustments as conditions change.
Holding the inside track at the top of the beat can be a winning move. Just be patient and wait for an opening to get into the starboard-tack parade. “From the Experts: Tactics” from our November/December 2011 issue.
What does one of the most explosive boxers in history have to offer regarding leeward mark roundings? More than you think.
Sometimes, the key question isn’t whether you break cover, it’s when. A little dance at the windward mark plays out as well as could be expected for the trailing boat.
Every point does count, except when trying too hard to win that point costs you a few more in the long run.
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
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.
Sometimes sticking to the pre-race game plan means sticking with the fleet and minimizing the risk.
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