Keeping the Keel Clean
Deal with the debris on your keel and get your boat back up to speed with these top tips.
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Deal with the debris on your keel and get your boat back up to speed with these top tips.
When it comes to winning a long event, it’s good for everyone to be on the same page about what’s essential – from the practice until the final race.
The long road to a world championship is often thought of as a lonely one. But it doesn’t have to be.
When a trailing opponent camps on your air during a downwind leg, knowing whether to hold and or fold is the key to maintaining your lead. “Tactics” from our June 2011 issue.
There’s a method to maintaining or advancing your overall place in the regatta, and the process begins with managing your placement in the fleet.
No two races are won the same way, but sticking to this six-point plan will help you win regattas.
There are fundamental rules to follow when racing on a lake, and when the shorelines influence the wind, it pays to follow your instincts, too.
The favored end of the starting line may be favorable most of the time, but when it’s shifty, ignore the opposite end at your own peril.
These 10 simple but effective practices can make all the difference on the racecourse.
When you find yourself heading back to the line to restart, don’t despair, there’s a whole racecourse ahead to get back in the race.
Light air racing is no one’s favorite, but when you wake up to a glassy morning the day of a big race, you can make the most of it with these pro tips.
There’s a lot going on in the final minutes of the pre-start, and a keen eye to what’s happening up the course and with your own sails can help you recognize, and react to, a last-minute shift.
Deal with the debris on your keel and get your boat back up to speed with these top tips.
When it comes to winning a long event, it’s good for everyone to be on the same page about what’s essential – from the practice until the final race.
The long road to a world championship is often thought of as a lonely one. But it doesn’t have to be.
When a trailing opponent camps on your air during a downwind leg, knowing whether to hold and or fold is the key to maintaining your lead. “Tactics” from our June 2011 issue.
There’s a method to maintaining or advancing your overall place in the regatta, and the process begins with managing your placement in the fleet.
No two races are won the same way, but sticking to this six-point plan will help you win regattas.
There are fundamental rules to follow when racing on a lake, and when the shorelines influence the wind, it pays to follow your instincts, too.
The favored end of the starting line may be favorable most of the time, but when it’s shifty, ignore the opposite end at your own peril.
These 10 simple but effective practices can make all the difference on the racecourse.
When you find yourself heading back to the line to restart, don’t despair, there’s a whole racecourse ahead to get back in the race.
Light air racing is no one’s favorite, but when you wake up to a glassy morning the day of a big race, you can make the most of it with these pro tips.
There’s a lot going on in the final minutes of the pre-start, and a keen eye to what’s happening up the course and with your own sails can help you recognize, and react to, a last-minute shift.
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