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For many racers, the winter means several months off the water, so how do you prepare for a big event like KWRW when you haven’t sailed since October?
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For many racers, the winter means several months off the water, so how do you prepare for a big event like KWRW when you haven’t sailed since October?
There’s more balancing your boat than you might think. The first step is understanding what is going on below the waterline.
When you’re entitled to mark-room, up to four maneuvers are allowed before you’re entitlement ends.
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.
Heavy air running can be a blast, but also get your heart racing. Here are Quantum’s Dave Flynn’s top tips on mastering the heavy air run.
Techniques may differ for jibing symmetrical and asymmetrical spinnakers, but the same three key elements remain.
Mike Ingham explains how a quality mark rounding requires input from the sails, hull, foils, and crew.
These 10 simple but effective practices can make all the difference on the racecourse.
Light air racing is no one’s favorite, but when you wake up to a glassy morning the day of a big race, you can make the most of it with these pro tips.
Learning the ins and outs (and fore and aft) of jib leads will help you maximize the performance of your headsail.
Weight is key in sailing performance. Jay Sharkey gives his pro tips on making the best of the weight onboard whenever you’re on the water.
The experts offers their top tips on the small things that can have the biggest impact on your boatspeed.
For many racers, the winter means several months off the water, so how do you prepare for a big event like KWRW when you haven’t sailed since October?
There’s more balancing your boat than you might think. The first step is understanding what is going on below the waterline.
When you’re entitled to mark-room, up to four maneuvers are allowed before you’re entitlement ends.
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.
Heavy air running can be a blast, but also get your heart racing. Here are Quantum’s Dave Flynn’s top tips on mastering the heavy air run.
Techniques may differ for jibing symmetrical and asymmetrical spinnakers, but the same three key elements remain.
Mike Ingham explains how a quality mark rounding requires input from the sails, hull, foils, and crew.
These 10 simple but effective practices can make all the difference on the racecourse.
Light air racing is no one’s favorite, but when you wake up to a glassy morning the day of a big race, you can make the most of it with these pro tips.
Learning the ins and outs (and fore and aft) of jib leads will help you maximize the performance of your headsail.
Weight is key in sailing performance. Jay Sharkey gives his pro tips on making the best of the weight onboard whenever you’re on the water.
The experts offers their top tips on the small things that can have the biggest impact on your boatspeed.
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