Using the tools to depower the mainsail
August 25th, 2022
The breeze is up, or a puff is on, and you need to depower the mainsail ASAP. So, which do
Browsing the "education" Tag
Five classic tactical mistakes to avoid
August 17th, 2022
Quantum Annapolis’ David Flynn pulls from his extensive racing knowledge to discuss commonly made mistakes when starting and rounding marks,
Pro tips for upwind headsail trimming
August 17th, 2022
Simon ‘Stir’ Fry is a world-class trimmer with wins in a huge range of classes. He shares headsail trimming and
VIDEO: How do hydrofoils work
August 17th, 2022
A deep dive into the physics of foiling. Also, to learn about the physics of boats, click here
Defining the start line with start marks
August 15th, 2022
The racing rules allows for fair competition, but it is a challenge to understand every scenario. To help facilitate the
Getting ready to sail offshore
August 11th, 2022
by George Day, Blue Water Sailing I am planning to sail south to the Caribbean from Newport, RI on a
Spinnaker mishaps and how to fix them
July 28th, 2022
While spinnaker trouble can provide for a good bar story, it doesn’t lead to good results. Quantum’s Will Paxton explains
Playbook of race-winning tactics
July 20th, 2022
Why are certain people consistently at the top of the standings? For sure, they have good boat speed and boat
Importance of Memory in Performance
July 12th, 2022
Top sailors tend to remember racing scenarios in more detail than average sailors. To explore this further, the SailZing team
Managing yourself offshore
June 15th, 2022
The sport of sailing embraces adventure, but let’s face it, a diet of only windward-leeward regattas isn’t too adventuresome. To
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