Sportboat Wing-on-Wing Guide
Wing-on-wing spinnaker sailing in sportboats has become an essential technique in the tactical toolbox, but like most things, there’s a proper time and place to use it.
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Wing-on-wing spinnaker sailing in sportboats has become an essential technique in the tactical toolbox, but like most things, there’s a proper time and place to use it.
For the daylong distance racers of the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series in Annapolis, your PRO shares some sage advice.
Jumping into an established program as a coach is a challenge, but results come when everyone’s onboard–especially the coach.
Sailing World Racing Editor Mike Ingham explores the rules to know for a clean start.
How do you prevent a port-tack boat from fouling at the weather mark? Shut door, says Mike Ingham, and let them know they’re not welcome.
The technique is simple, but the perfection of a late main jibe comes all comes down to timing.
As the wind strength changes, so too should your steering technique, with focus being on speed and heel angle.
The little yarns on your headsail are the fundamental clues to your sailboat’s sail trim and different conditions require a different look.
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Professional coach and champion sailor Mike Ingham guides us through the steps to defending a position on the starting line to get a fast and clean start.
Vendee Globe champion Micheal Desjoyeaux broke his starter mid-race, but found a clever fix.
Where there is wind, there is speed, so the goal of the wind spotter is to look for clues on the water and above.
Wing-on-wing spinnaker sailing in sportboats has become an essential technique in the tactical toolbox, but like most things, there’s a proper time and place to use it.
For the daylong distance racers of the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series in Annapolis, your PRO shares some sage advice.
Jumping into an established program as a coach is a challenge, but results come when everyone’s onboard–especially the coach.
Sailing World Racing Editor Mike Ingham explores the rules to know for a clean start.
How do you prevent a port-tack boat from fouling at the weather mark? Shut door, says Mike Ingham, and let them know they’re not welcome.
The technique is simple, but the perfection of a late main jibe comes all comes down to timing.
As the wind strength changes, so too should your steering technique, with focus being on speed and heel angle.
The little yarns on your headsail are the fundamental clues to your sailboat’s sail trim and different conditions require a different look.
Sailing How-To Learn from sailing experts, basic sailing how tos, sailing tips, sailboat racing techniques, racing rules, sailing advice and more at Sailing World. Advertisement
Professional coach and champion sailor Mike Ingham guides us through the steps to defending a position on the starting line to get a fast and clean start.
Vendee Globe champion Micheal Desjoyeaux broke his starter mid-race, but found a clever fix.
Where there is wind, there is speed, so the goal of the wind spotter is to look for clues on the water and above.
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