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.
In this February 1995 ‘From the Experts’ article, Steve Bourdow explains how Laser rigging was refined to a new level as Olympic sailors join the ranks of this popular one-design.
In this ‘Around the Buoys’ article from our January 1997 issue, Morgan Reeser describes how to utilize your planing ability even when the mark is dead downwind.
Stuart Walker explains why management of calm requires recognition that is transient. From the Experts “Tactics” from our March 1995 issue.
In this article from September 1993, John Burnham writes about the “new” IBM/ Sailing World National Offshore One-Design regattas focusing attention on sailors and sailing venues on the West Coast and in the Midwest.
From weight-saving designs to the transition from wood to fiberglass, Lippincott Boatworks stayed ahead of three decades of change. Article from our January 1997 issue.
In this article from our January 1996 issue, John Reichel predicts what we can expect from yacht design as the turn of the century approaches.
Observing your speed and height relative to boats around you is only half the battle. The other half is knowing how to make adjustments as conditions change.
Not all sea breezes are created equal. To know which way to go, you need to know their origin. From the Sailing World Archives: Tactics from our March 1997 issue.
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.
In this February 1995 ‘From the Experts’ article, Steve Bourdow explains how Laser rigging was refined to a new level as Olympic sailors join the ranks of this popular one-design.
In this ‘Around the Buoys’ article from our January 1997 issue, Morgan Reeser describes how to utilize your planing ability even when the mark is dead downwind.
Stuart Walker explains why management of calm requires recognition that is transient. From the Experts “Tactics” from our March 1995 issue.
In this article from September 1993, John Burnham writes about the “new” IBM/ Sailing World National Offshore One-Design regattas focusing attention on sailors and sailing venues on the West Coast and in the Midwest.
From weight-saving designs to the transition from wood to fiberglass, Lippincott Boatworks stayed ahead of three decades of change. Article from our January 1997 issue.
In this article from our January 1996 issue, John Reichel predicts what we can expect from yacht design as the turn of the century approaches.
Observing your speed and height relative to boats around you is only half the battle. The other half is knowing how to make adjustments as conditions change.
Not all sea breezes are created equal. To know which way to go, you need to know their origin. From the Sailing World Archives: Tactics from our March 1997 issue.
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