Tactical Subtraction by Addition
In light and shifty conditions, the tactician is often best working on his own. However, these conditions lend themselves to a lot of unnecessary advice.
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In light and shifty conditions, the tactician is often best working on his own. However, these conditions lend themselves to a lot of unnecessary advice.
Sometimes sticking to the pre-race game plan means sticking with the fleet and minimizing the risk.
Prediciting a windshift is always a challenge, but late in the starting sequence, simply recognizing that it has occured can be enough.
If you like the option of a quick, opposite-jibe getaway from the windward mark, add the Sambuca to your team’s bag of tricks. “From the Experts” in our April 2010 issue
Divide to conquer in the pre-start, says Tom Burnham. “From the Experts” in our November/December 2009 issue
Divide to Conquer in the pre-start. “From the Experts” in our November/December issue
When the breeze fights the gradient, someone’s going to win out. Stuart Walker explains how not to get hung out to dry. “From the Experts” in our July/August 2009 issue
Local knowledge sometimes requires rethinking, says Stuart Walker. “From the Experts” in our July/August 2004 issue
While the war rages on the race-course, the battle plays out in our psyche. “From the Experts” in our April 2008 issue
In light winds, says Dr. Stuart Walker, stick to your convictions. “From the Experts” in our September 2008 issue
Pro navigator Stan Honey explains how using your boat’s polars offshore can get you down the track faster. “From the Experts” in our June 2008 issue
In light and shifty conditions, the tactician is often best working on his own. However, these conditions lend themselves to a lot of unnecessary advice.
Sometimes sticking to the pre-race game plan means sticking with the fleet and minimizing the risk.
Prediciting a windshift is always a challenge, but late in the starting sequence, simply recognizing that it has occured can be enough.
If you like the option of a quick, opposite-jibe getaway from the windward mark, add the Sambuca to your team’s bag of tricks. “From the Experts” in our April 2010 issue
Divide to conquer in the pre-start, says Tom Burnham. “From the Experts” in our November/December 2009 issue
Divide to Conquer in the pre-start. “From the Experts” in our November/December issue
When the breeze fights the gradient, someone’s going to win out. Stuart Walker explains how not to get hung out to dry. “From the Experts” in our July/August 2009 issue
Local knowledge sometimes requires rethinking, says Stuart Walker. “From the Experts” in our July/August 2004 issue
While the war rages on the race-course, the battle plays out in our psyche. “From the Experts” in our April 2008 issue
In light winds, says Dr. Stuart Walker, stick to your convictions. “From the Experts” in our September 2008 issue
Pro navigator Stan Honey explains how using your boat’s polars offshore can get you down the track faster. “From the Experts” in our June 2008 issue
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