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Tactics

Stay With the Wind You Have

When the breeze fights the gradient, someone’s going to win out. Stuart Walker explains how not to get hung out to dry. “From the Experts” in our July/August 2009 issue

Suspect Local Knowledge

Local knowledge sometimes requires rethinking, says Stuart Walker. “From the Experts” in our July/August 2004 issue

One Tack to Loose

In light winds, says Dr. Stuart Walker, stick to your convictions. “From the Experts” in our September 2008 issue

Take Your Polars Offshore

Pro navigator Stan Honey explains how using your boat’s polars offshore can get you down the track faster. “From the Experts” in our June 2008 issue

Crosses to Bear

Think that upwind cross is cut and dry? Think again. Dr. Dagley has eight ways to come out ahead in your next crossing. “Tactics” from our March 2008 issue

Review Your Options Often

In light air, when two winds are battling for dominance, stick close enough to the fleet to be able to react to the next shift, says Dr. Stuart Walker in this “Tactics” piece.

Leave Extra Room For the Rounding

When racing in strong current, as Stuart Walked learned the hard way, it pays to be conservative at mark roundings. “From the Experts: Tactics” from our November/December 2006 issue.

Think Simple Thoughts

Sometimes you can think your way out of a race if you’re focusing on the wrong things, says Ed Baird. Simplifying your tactics will keep your racecourse priorities straight. From the SW Archive, our June 1996 issue.

Stay With the Wind You Have

When the breeze fights the gradient, someone’s going to win out. Stuart Walker explains how not to get hung out to dry. “From the Experts” in our July/August 2009 issue

Suspect Local Knowledge

Local knowledge sometimes requires rethinking, says Stuart Walker. “From the Experts” in our July/August 2004 issue

One Tack to Loose

In light winds, says Dr. Stuart Walker, stick to your convictions. “From the Experts” in our September 2008 issue

Take Your Polars Offshore

Pro navigator Stan Honey explains how using your boat’s polars offshore can get you down the track faster. “From the Experts” in our June 2008 issue

Crosses to Bear

Think that upwind cross is cut and dry? Think again. Dr. Dagley has eight ways to come out ahead in your next crossing. “Tactics” from our March 2008 issue

Review Your Options Often

In light air, when two winds are battling for dominance, stick close enough to the fleet to be able to react to the next shift, says Dr. Stuart Walker in this “Tactics” piece.

Leave Extra Room For the Rounding

When racing in strong current, as Stuart Walked learned the hard way, it pays to be conservative at mark roundings. “From the Experts: Tactics” from our November/December 2006 issue.

Think Simple Thoughts

Sometimes you can think your way out of a race if you’re focusing on the wrong things, says Ed Baird. Simplifying your tactics will keep your racecourse priorities straight. From the SW Archive, our June 1996 issue.

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