The Leeward-Mark Tack
A rounding tack at the leeward mark can put you in control. The key is to anticipate the need and tack first. “From the Experts” in our October 2010 issue
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A rounding tack at the leeward mark can put you in control. The key is to anticipate the need and tack first. “From the Experts” in our October 2010 issue
Video: Pin End member mootzeye shows us how they do it at Minnesota’s Wayzata YC.
When you’re sharing a circle with other fleets, part of your pre-start homework should be to watch and learn from the boat ahead – surprises are always out there. “From the Experts” in our April 2010 issue
On one Tuesday night 24 years ago, two budding legends were reminded that shiny watches and fancy awards are nice, but no match for local knowledge and a little common sense. “Gaining Bearing” from our July/August 2010 issue
Photos by Dan Nerney/NYYC
Dave Reed understands that the losers outnumber the winners, but he’d still like to be in the minority. “Editor’s Letter” from our May 2010 issue
If you like the option of a quick, opposite-jibe getaway from the windward mark, add the Sambuca to your team’s bag of tricks. “From the Experts” in our April 2010 issue
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
Use these tips from North U’s Bill Gladstone to hit the line right on time, with speed.
Silence may be golden, but dialogue is fast; Andrew Kerr gets your team talking in this “Technique” piece from our October 2007 issue.
A rounding tack at the leeward mark can put you in control. The key is to anticipate the need and tack first. “From the Experts” in our October 2010 issue
Video: Pin End member mootzeye shows us how they do it at Minnesota’s Wayzata YC.
When you’re sharing a circle with other fleets, part of your pre-start homework should be to watch and learn from the boat ahead – surprises are always out there. “From the Experts” in our April 2010 issue
On one Tuesday night 24 years ago, two budding legends were reminded that shiny watches and fancy awards are nice, but no match for local knowledge and a little common sense. “Gaining Bearing” from our July/August 2010 issue
Photos by Dan Nerney/NYYC
Dave Reed understands that the losers outnumber the winners, but he’d still like to be in the minority. “Editor’s Letter” from our May 2010 issue
If you like the option of a quick, opposite-jibe getaway from the windward mark, add the Sambuca to your team’s bag of tricks. “From the Experts” in our April 2010 issue
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
Use these tips from North U’s Bill Gladstone to hit the line right on time, with speed.
Silence may be golden, but dialogue is fast; Andrew Kerr gets your team talking in this “Technique” piece from our October 2007 issue.
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