First-Beat Cheat Sheet
If it’s correct that data never lies, then nearly 50 years of start and first-beat data give the low-down on how and when to pick a side.
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If it’s correct that data never lies, then nearly 50 years of start and first-beat data give the low-down on how and when to pick a side.
No two races are won the same way, but sticking to this six-point plan will help you win regattas. “From the Experts” from our October 2011 issue.
There’s truth to the adage of “Cross when you can,” but there are situations where it’s best to tack and lead the pack, especially at the top of the course.
Greg Fisher offers his top tips for little changes that can drastically improve your racing.
Every race is a fresh start, says Andrew Campbell, so press the reset button to keep focus.
Terry Hutchinson boils down his good starts to five easy-to-remember tips.
Bad luck happens, and when it does, the key is keeping your cool and looking for a solution. But, we’re all human.
Blast reaching under an asymmetrical spinnaker can be, well a blast, but walking the line between control and a wipeout can sometimes prove difficult.
When executed at the right time, the right place, and with proper technique, a leebow can be a game-changing tactical move.
Hobart/William Smith coach Scott Ikle explains how to make big gains after starting out deep.
Managing the big picture in the micro-moment of a race, a.k.a. how to screw it up and lose. That’s how this one went down.
Miles Seddon cracks the codes of speed and course over ground.
If it’s correct that data never lies, then nearly 50 years of start and first-beat data give the low-down on how and when to pick a side.
No two races are won the same way, but sticking to this six-point plan will help you win regattas. “From the Experts” from our October 2011 issue.
There’s truth to the adage of “Cross when you can,” but there are situations where it’s best to tack and lead the pack, especially at the top of the course.
Greg Fisher offers his top tips for little changes that can drastically improve your racing.
Every race is a fresh start, says Andrew Campbell, so press the reset button to keep focus.
Terry Hutchinson boils down his good starts to five easy-to-remember tips.
Bad luck happens, and when it does, the key is keeping your cool and looking for a solution. But, we’re all human.
Blast reaching under an asymmetrical spinnaker can be, well a blast, but walking the line between control and a wipeout can sometimes prove difficult.
When executed at the right time, the right place, and with proper technique, a leebow can be a game-changing tactical move.
Hobart/William Smith coach Scott Ikle explains how to make big gains after starting out deep.
Managing the big picture in the micro-moment of a race, a.k.a. how to screw it up and lose. That’s how this one went down.
Miles Seddon cracks the codes of speed and course over ground.
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