Why S-Turns, Roll Jibes and Roll Tacks Are Fast
A few scientific sailing minds delve into the forces at play when it comes to these common boathandling techniques.
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A few scientific sailing minds delve into the forces at play when it comes to these common boathandling techniques.
Want to be the best crew you can be? It’s easy and starts with a positive attitude and a commitment to improving.
Ed Baird explains the important and subtle nuances of finishing a sailboat race at the favored end of the finish line. Originally published in Yacht/Racing Cruising, February 1985.
There’s more to pumping than just pulling in the sail.
Put a Bug in Your Training
A spinnaker staysail can be a powerful addition to your downwind package, but only when conditions are right.
When faced with large seas at the Thistle Midwinters West, the author learned firsthand the effect of unexpected apparent-wind changes, and how best to sail through them.
The bowman is an integral player on the downwind. From coordinating hoists and drops, to jibing the kite, here’s what you need to know about the asymm.
Understanding how, when and why puffs act the way they do can help make the racecourse more predictable.
Mike Ingham explains how a quality mark rounding requires input from the sails, hull, foils, and crew.
Fifteen tips about life on the pointy end, delivered to you from a world champion in the RC44, Alpari World Match Racing Tour, and TP52.
Information provided by onboard electronics can be extremely helpful, however, they may not always be the best option.
A few scientific sailing minds delve into the forces at play when it comes to these common boathandling techniques.
Want to be the best crew you can be? It’s easy and starts with a positive attitude and a commitment to improving.
Ed Baird explains the important and subtle nuances of finishing a sailboat race at the favored end of the finish line. Originally published in Yacht/Racing Cruising, February 1985.
There’s more to pumping than just pulling in the sail.
Put a Bug in Your Training
A spinnaker staysail can be a powerful addition to your downwind package, but only when conditions are right.
When faced with large seas at the Thistle Midwinters West, the author learned firsthand the effect of unexpected apparent-wind changes, and how best to sail through them.
The bowman is an integral player on the downwind. From coordinating hoists and drops, to jibing the kite, here’s what you need to know about the asymm.
Understanding how, when and why puffs act the way they do can help make the racecourse more predictable.
Mike Ingham explains how a quality mark rounding requires input from the sails, hull, foils, and crew.
Fifteen tips about life on the pointy end, delivered to you from a world champion in the RC44, Alpari World Match Racing Tour, and TP52.
Information provided by onboard electronics can be extremely helpful, however, they may not always be the best option.
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