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Racing

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The First 100 Yards

Professional sailor, Ed Baird, revisits an instructional column from the 1981 issue of Yacht Racing/Cruising (Sailing World) about how to make decisions in the first minutes of the race.

Cobra HH600 VHF

A Perfect Handheld VHF

Small, powerful, and loaded with features, the Cobra HH600 floating VHF is ideal for raceboats large and small.

Sailing

Six Go-Fast Tips for PHRF

You’ve invested in showing up for your weeknight series, stocked the cooler and invited your friends and family to come and crew at their best, so give the team a properly prepared boat and a better chance of winning the PHRF race, or the series.

Tom Slingsby

Moths to the Flame

The International Moth remains the pinnacle of small-boat foiling, with devotees committed to “the progression”.

David and Peter Askew

Askews, Brothers of the Watch

With a shared commitment to their offshore racing program, these Midwestern kinsmen are now reaping the rewards of their success.

Lake Maxinkuckee

Racing Resumed

With safety in smaller numbers, Chicago’s small-boat sailors found a way to kick-start their racing season.

Natalie Novolt and Enya ­Hanrahan

Time to Upgrade

A movement is afoot to groom the landscape of community sailing centers across the United States using better boats and top‑level instruction.

spinnaker

Spinnaker Trim Essentials

Good spinnaker trim starts with good communication between trimmer and helmsman, but there are subtleties in the trimming that make a big difference.

priority chart

The First 100 Yards

Professional sailor, Ed Baird, revisits an instructional column from the 1981 issue of Yacht Racing/Cruising (Sailing World) about how to make decisions in the first minutes of the race.

Cobra HH600 VHF

A Perfect Handheld VHF

Small, powerful, and loaded with features, the Cobra HH600 floating VHF is ideal for raceboats large and small.

Sailing

Six Go-Fast Tips for PHRF

You’ve invested in showing up for your weeknight series, stocked the cooler and invited your friends and family to come and crew at their best, so give the team a properly prepared boat and a better chance of winning the PHRF race, or the series.

Tom Slingsby

Moths to the Flame

The International Moth remains the pinnacle of small-boat foiling, with devotees committed to “the progression”.

David and Peter Askew

Askews, Brothers of the Watch

With a shared commitment to their offshore racing program, these Midwestern kinsmen are now reaping the rewards of their success.

Lake Maxinkuckee

Racing Resumed

With safety in smaller numbers, Chicago’s small-boat sailors found a way to kick-start their racing season.

Natalie Novolt and Enya ­Hanrahan

Time to Upgrade

A movement is afoot to groom the landscape of community sailing centers across the United States using better boats and top‑level instruction.

spinnaker

Spinnaker Trim Essentials

Good spinnaker trim starts with good communication between trimmer and helmsman, but there are subtleties in the trimming that make a big difference.

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