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John Bertrand’s Early Days

From Lido 14s to Finns, and on into the Laser as one of its earliest pioneers, John Bertrand’s methodical approach to his competitive sailing is mirrored in his results. He recently returned to Laser sailing, plying his skills in the talented ranks of the Master’s division.

Sailing World

The Master Returns

John Bertrand, the most successful campaigner of the Laser’s early years, is back in the class and striving to get to the head of it. Read the interview and view SW‘s photo archive of Bertrand’s early days. “From the Experts” from our July/August 2010 issue.

Time to Make the Switch

After driving for a couple of team races, _SW _intern Meredith Powlison suggests a beneficial way to make racing more fun.

Sailing World

Giving His All

College Sailor of the Year Thomas Barrows reflects on his winning attitude and the transformations he made throughout his college sailing career.

Sailing World

Waiting to Win

Quantum Female College Sailor of the Year Allison Blecher takes a look back at her National Championship title and successful 2009-2010 season.

2010 Fireball Worlds

In the 1960s, the Fireball class opened up the world of high-perfrmance racing to anyone with access to a few sheets of plywood, through home-built boats were scarce at the 131-boat 2010 Fireball Worlds in Barbados. Chips Hayworth and Vyv Townend won for the second year in a row.

Sailing World

Stuffing the Status Quo

For three successful one-design classes, a down economy is no time to rest on their laurels. Tech Review from our May 2010 issue

The Truth Of Kinetics

Good kinetics will enhance the natural action of wind and waves, but only to a point. The essence of getting it right is to go for quality over quantity. “From the Experts” for our April 2010 issue

John Bertrand’s Early Days

From Lido 14s to Finns, and on into the Laser as one of its earliest pioneers, John Bertrand’s methodical approach to his competitive sailing is mirrored in his results. He recently returned to Laser sailing, plying his skills in the talented ranks of the Master’s division.

Sailing World

The Master Returns

John Bertrand, the most successful campaigner of the Laser’s early years, is back in the class and striving to get to the head of it. Read the interview and view SW‘s photo archive of Bertrand’s early days. “From the Experts” from our July/August 2010 issue.

Time to Make the Switch

After driving for a couple of team races, _SW _intern Meredith Powlison suggests a beneficial way to make racing more fun.

Sailing World

Giving His All

College Sailor of the Year Thomas Barrows reflects on his winning attitude and the transformations he made throughout his college sailing career.

Sailing World

Waiting to Win

Quantum Female College Sailor of the Year Allison Blecher takes a look back at her National Championship title and successful 2009-2010 season.

2010 Fireball Worlds

In the 1960s, the Fireball class opened up the world of high-perfrmance racing to anyone with access to a few sheets of plywood, through home-built boats were scarce at the 131-boat 2010 Fireball Worlds in Barbados. Chips Hayworth and Vyv Townend won for the second year in a row.

Sailing World

Stuffing the Status Quo

For three successful one-design classes, a down economy is no time to rest on their laurels. Tech Review from our May 2010 issue

The Truth Of Kinetics

Good kinetics will enhance the natural action of wind and waves, but only to a point. The essence of getting it right is to go for quality over quantity. “From the Experts” for our April 2010 issue

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