Top of the Beat Tactics
From the Archives: Bob Merrick explains how to gain at the top of the first beat, even when you’re in the pack.
From the Archives: Bob Merrick explains how to gain at the top of the first beat, even when you’re in the pack.
With the passing of our sport’s greatest icon, we pass his wisdom forward, once again.
An OCS on the second day of the Melges 24 Worlds in Miami serves as reminder of how to claw your back to the front of the fleet.
Every point counts in a fleet race, right? a few easy moves that work well in match racing can help you seize critical points when you need them.
Sailing World Racing Editor Jonathan McKee joins Bora Gulari for the 2017 Melges 24 Worlds in Miami. Here’s what he learned from day 1 of sailing.
Completing your penalty turns quickly and efficiently allows you to get back to racing that much sooner, perhaps even salvaging your position in the fleet.
Deal with the debris on your keel and get your boat back up to speed with these top tips.
When it comes to winning a long event, it’s good for everyone to be on the same page about what’s essential – from the practice until the final race.
The long road to a world championship is often thought of as a lonely one. But it doesn’t have to be.
When a trailing opponent camps on your air during a downwind leg, knowing whether to hold and or fold is the key to maintaining your lead. “Tactics” from our June 2011 issue.
There’s a method to maintaining or advancing your overall place in the regatta, and the process begins with managing your placement in the fleet.
No two races are won the same way, but sticking to this six-point plan will help you win regattas.
From the Archives: Bob Merrick explains how to gain at the top of the first beat, even when you’re in the pack.
With the passing of our sport’s greatest icon, we pass his wisdom forward, once again.
An OCS on the second day of the Melges 24 Worlds in Miami serves as reminder of how to claw your back to the front of the fleet.
Every point counts in a fleet race, right? a few easy moves that work well in match racing can help you seize critical points when you need them.
Sailing World Racing Editor Jonathan McKee joins Bora Gulari for the 2017 Melges 24 Worlds in Miami. Here’s what he learned from day 1 of sailing.
Completing your penalty turns quickly and efficiently allows you to get back to racing that much sooner, perhaps even salvaging your position in the fleet.
Deal with the debris on your keel and get your boat back up to speed with these top tips.
When it comes to winning a long event, it’s good for everyone to be on the same page about what’s essential – from the practice until the final race.
The long road to a world championship is often thought of as a lonely one. But it doesn’t have to be.
When a trailing opponent camps on your air during a downwind leg, knowing whether to hold and or fold is the key to maintaining your lead. “Tactics” from our June 2011 issue.
There’s a method to maintaining or advancing your overall place in the regatta, and the process begins with managing your placement in the fleet.
No two races are won the same way, but sticking to this six-point plan will help you win regattas.
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