Getting from here to there
November 22nd, 2023
Once the Race Committee issues the course, that’s when the fun begins. Each race is different, and regardless of the
Browsing the "tactics" Tag
Tactics: Last card to play when behind
March 13th, 2023
Noted rules expert Dave Perry promotes match racing, in part because he sees it as a beautiful game, but also
How to claw your way back into the race
February 21st, 2023
Perhaps it was a bad start or an early missed windshift, but now you are deep in the fleet. Pushing
Five tips on strategic starting for sailors
December 6th, 2022
Getting a good start is not just about being fast off the line in clear air. Sometimes the better start
Downwind tactics for planing conditions
October 11th, 2022
Professional crew Carlos Robles gets paid to sail, and in this report for Sailing World, he explains why: Anytime the
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,
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
Gate marks: Eeny, meeny, miny, moe
March 7th, 2022
For windward-leeward courses with drop marks, the gate configuration at end of the downwind leg can offer either opportunity or
How to Lose, And How Not To
May 17th, 2021
Consider some old-school advice on easy ways to finish well by not making these simple mistakes. Report by Chris Snow
Making the right tactical calls
May 6th, 2021
Andy Rice talks to top coach and ‘weather man’ Hamish Willcox about how to make the right tactical calls to
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