What the sailing world can assimilate from the sport’s greatest laboratory, the Vendée Globe, is revealed in the successes and shortcomings of a diverse fleet. From our July 1993 issue.
Can a sit-down boat exceed the speeds that purpose-built sailboards have established? In this Need for Speed article from our March 1992 issue, Gary Hoyt weighs the merits of windsurfers.
In honor of Movember (also known as No-Shave November), we have searched the Sailing World archives for the most glorious facial hair known to sailing. Can you name all 13 mustachioed men? The first 3 people to email the full list of 13 names to eleanor.lawson@bonniercorp.com will receive a 2013 Dr. Crash calendar! Please include your name and mailing address.
From establishing the zone at the mark to enforcing common rules worldwide, eight rule changes have reshaped the sport of sailing over the past 50 years, for better or worse. Rules from our October 2012 issue.
If you plan to answer a want ad for a double handed crew, here are a few pointers to help you get the job. The Art of Crewing by Scott Iklé from our July 1995 issue.
Capri, Italy hosted the J24 Worlds in 1987. Check out the photos from the Sailing World Archives.
Sailing more distance (by the lee) can get you there faster. Olympian Nick Adamson demonstrates the newest way to get downhill. November 1996 article by Ed Adams.
From our October 1985 issue: Mastery of the fine points of strategy and tactics are the keys to leading the pack around the modern dinghy triangle.
The Sailing World 50th Anniversary party at the U.S. Sailboat Show in Annapolis featured fiercely competitive gutter boat racing.
Sailing World‘s 50th Anniversary issue – October 2012 – features the eight most enduring one-designs, questions about sportsmanship, and the America’s Cup 72.
In this article from June 1995, Sean McNeill describes the kerfuffle that ensued when Team Dennis Conner joined the Citizen Cup finals. Described by the public as “greedy” and “cancerous,” how could there be three contestants in the final round of an elimination series?
In this article from our September 1985 issue, Mark Sertl describes pros and cons of some popular techniques for spinnaker takedowns on the leeward side, including releasing the guy, the “string” or “belly button” method, and the lazy sheet retrieval system.
What the sailing world can assimilate from the sport’s greatest laboratory, the Vendée Globe, is revealed in the successes and shortcomings of a diverse fleet. From our July 1993 issue.
Can a sit-down boat exceed the speeds that purpose-built sailboards have established? In this Need for Speed article from our March 1992 issue, Gary Hoyt weighs the merits of windsurfers.
In honor of Movember (also known as No-Shave November), we have searched the Sailing World archives for the most glorious facial hair known to sailing. Can you name all 13 mustachioed men? The first 3 people to email the full list of 13 names to eleanor.lawson@bonniercorp.com will receive a 2013 Dr. Crash calendar! Please include your name and mailing address.
From establishing the zone at the mark to enforcing common rules worldwide, eight rule changes have reshaped the sport of sailing over the past 50 years, for better or worse. Rules from our October 2012 issue.
If you plan to answer a want ad for a double handed crew, here are a few pointers to help you get the job. The Art of Crewing by Scott Iklé from our July 1995 issue.
Capri, Italy hosted the J24 Worlds in 1987. Check out the photos from the Sailing World Archives.
Sailing more distance (by the lee) can get you there faster. Olympian Nick Adamson demonstrates the newest way to get downhill. November 1996 article by Ed Adams.
From our October 1985 issue: Mastery of the fine points of strategy and tactics are the keys to leading the pack around the modern dinghy triangle.
The Sailing World 50th Anniversary party at the U.S. Sailboat Show in Annapolis featured fiercely competitive gutter boat racing.
Sailing World‘s 50th Anniversary issue – October 2012 – features the eight most enduring one-designs, questions about sportsmanship, and the America’s Cup 72.
In this article from June 1995, Sean McNeill describes the kerfuffle that ensued when Team Dennis Conner joined the Citizen Cup finals. Described by the public as “greedy” and “cancerous,” how could there be three contestants in the final round of an elimination series?
In this article from our September 1985 issue, Mark Sertl describes pros and cons of some popular techniques for spinnaker takedowns on the leeward side, including releasing the guy, the “string” or “belly button” method, and the lazy sheet retrieval system.
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