Sailboat Racing Techniques, Tactics, Rules and Strategy


Rules	•	Technique	•	Boat Speed	•	Tactics & Strategy	•	Winners Debriefs

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Reader's Poll

You have one hour before the first start of your first race of the season. Despite promises to practice, you haven’t been in the boat since last fall. What is your first priority?

	Practicing upwind boathandling
	Fine tuning straight line speed
	Practicing spinnaker work
	Starting practice
	Taking windshots, getting the breeze dialed in
	Making sure the beer is cold

From the Experts

Checkmate in the Kelp Beds

Dick Rose examines a rules conundrum that occurs when one boat begins backing down during the pre-start. "Rules" from our September 2007 issue

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Good Tacks Start With the Release

A fast tack boils down to the basics; pro trimmer Tom Burnham gets us releasing the jib right. "From the Experts" in our May 2008 issue

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Controlling the Laser's New Controls

Top-ranked Laser sailor Andrew Campbell show us how to make the most out of the class's new rigging rules. "Boatspeed" from our April 2007 issue

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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

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Gallery


ISAF Rule Interpretations Diagrams complement "Three ISAF Rule Interpretations," a "Rules" piece from our March 2007 issue.
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Winners Debriefs

Behind Masquerade Lies Winning Formula

Tom Coates and the crew of Masquerade won their second straight J/105 North American championship through a highly refined process of teamwork. "First Beat" from our November 6, 2007, SW eNewsletter

Harbor Master: Mark Gaudio Knows Newport Harbor

The Lido 14 and Cal 20 champ has learned a thing or two about this tricky Southern California venue. "First Beat" from our October 2, 2007, SW eNewsletter

The Skipper Just Holds The Tiller: Wisdom From a Winning J/22 Crew

Jeff Eiber and Todd Hiller tell us how they helped Greg Fisher win the 2007 National City J/22 North American Championship. "First Beat" from our September 25, 2007, SW eNewsletter

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