Mind Over Matter
David Dellenbaugh examines the mental aspects of racing and offers some practical techniques for maximizing performance and enjoyment.
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David Dellenbaugh examines the mental aspects of racing and offers some practical techniques for maximizing performance and enjoyment.
How to achieve the “perfect duck”.
One of my little pet peeves is inaccurate line pinging. It’s important to take your time and be accurate. Good input in equals good input out.
Being rational in the face of random events can be a real challenge for all sailors
If the division of labor on your team isn’t producing the desired results, try change.
There’s more to pumping than just pulling in the sail.
There are commonalities between all scenarios, and recognizing them can guide you in the heat of the race.
Having a plan and a clear way to communicate it makes every maneuver better.
The long tack helps you minimize your mileage and keeps you out of the corners.
The key to fast sail trim is to have both sails matched in terms of depth and trim. Here’s how to adjust your sails the leeches match and the slot stays the same.
Shorter point-to-point races require a different level of preparation and a more assertive approach to tackling the course.
A rounding tack at the leeward mark can put you in control. The key is to anticipate the need and tack first.
David Dellenbaugh examines the mental aspects of racing and offers some practical techniques for maximizing performance and enjoyment.
How to achieve the “perfect duck”.
One of my little pet peeves is inaccurate line pinging. It’s important to take your time and be accurate. Good input in equals good input out.
Being rational in the face of random events can be a real challenge for all sailors
If the division of labor on your team isn’t producing the desired results, try change.
There’s more to pumping than just pulling in the sail.
There are commonalities between all scenarios, and recognizing them can guide you in the heat of the race.
Having a plan and a clear way to communicate it makes every maneuver better.
The long tack helps you minimize your mileage and keeps you out of the corners.
The key to fast sail trim is to have both sails matched in terms of depth and trim. Here’s how to adjust your sails the leeches match and the slot stays the same.
Shorter point-to-point races require a different level of preparation and a more assertive approach to tackling the course.
A rounding tack at the leeward mark can put you in control. The key is to anticipate the need and tack first.
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