From the Archives: Heel For Speed
One simple way to have better and more consistent straight-line speed in any wind condition is to focus on maintaining the right heel angle.
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One simple way to have better and more consistent straight-line speed in any wind condition is to focus on maintaining the right heel angle.
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.
Join the layline parade to the weather mark too early or too late, and you’ll struggle to round. Pick the right moment, and you’ll capitalize at the top of the beat.
Regattas are often won not by the sailor with the most great finishes, but by the sailor with the fewest bad finishes.
Finding your equilibrium when sailing upwind is difficult, but once you balance everything, forward progress will come rapidly.
Getting ready for a sailing race requires more than 20 jumping jacks and some hamstring stretches. Terry Hutchinson takes you through his pre-race plan.
No two races are won the same way, but sticking to this six-point plan will help you win regattas. “From the Experts” from our October 2011 issue.
There’s truth to the adage of “Cross when you can,” but there are situations where it’s best to tack and lead the pack, especially at the top of the course.
Onne van der Wal shares photos from a light-air start to Quantum Key West 2014.
Sailing World‘s exclusive coverage of Quantum Key West 2014 takes you behind the scenes in Key West, Fla., with daily blogs from the editors, plus Terry Hutchinson and Jonathan McKee, and photos from Onne van der Wal.
Photos from the Star Sailors League Finals in Nassau, Bahamas. By: SSL/Carlo Borlenghi
Robert Migliaccio captures a spectacular shot on a blustery November day in Newport, R.I., at the College Sailing/LaserPerformance Singlehanded National Championships. November’s Photo of the Month is sponsored by Regatta Ginger Beer.
One simple way to have better and more consistent straight-line speed in any wind condition is to focus on maintaining the right heel angle.
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.
Join the layline parade to the weather mark too early or too late, and you’ll struggle to round. Pick the right moment, and you’ll capitalize at the top of the beat.
Regattas are often won not by the sailor with the most great finishes, but by the sailor with the fewest bad finishes.
Finding your equilibrium when sailing upwind is difficult, but once you balance everything, forward progress will come rapidly.
Getting ready for a sailing race requires more than 20 jumping jacks and some hamstring stretches. Terry Hutchinson takes you through his pre-race plan.
No two races are won the same way, but sticking to this six-point plan will help you win regattas. “From the Experts” from our October 2011 issue.
There’s truth to the adage of “Cross when you can,” but there are situations where it’s best to tack and lead the pack, especially at the top of the course.
Onne van der Wal shares photos from a light-air start to Quantum Key West 2014.
Sailing World‘s exclusive coverage of Quantum Key West 2014 takes you behind the scenes in Key West, Fla., with daily blogs from the editors, plus Terry Hutchinson and Jonathan McKee, and photos from Onne van der Wal.
Photos from the Star Sailors League Finals in Nassau, Bahamas. By: SSL/Carlo Borlenghi
Robert Migliaccio captures a spectacular shot on a blustery November day in Newport, R.I., at the College Sailing/LaserPerformance Singlehanded National Championships. November’s Photo of the Month is sponsored by Regatta Ginger Beer.
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