All sailors must learn how to tackle lulls. Changes in wind pressure are a constant in sailing and lulls tend to be the area that many of us struggle with. FREE CHAMPIONSHIP SAILING GLOVES Keep it up in the lulls One thing that we must do is maintain the proper angle of heel and be quick to shift your weight to maintain...
A sail stalls when airflow detaches from the back of the sail and is indicated when the leeward telltales fly forward or upwards.
Sail by feel is a critical factor in getting your boat up to speed. To to develop a good sense of feel there are many things you can do to tune up your senses and I have outlined a couple of important ones below. Clothing Of course dress for the conditions but wear light and non-restricting clothes wherever possible. Its tough...
  There are three things that establish boatspeed and I have listed them below in order of importance. Obviously, number three is not relevant in a strict one design boat as all hull shapes are the same within fine tolerances. Having said that some one design classes do allow subtle differences which can affect boat speed in different conditions. An example is...
When you are suffering in certain conditions follow some of the tips below to troubleshoot your sailing. FREE Book - Instant Download Slow in waves or a chop: In a chop or waves, your boat needs to be set up for power to push through the waves. Sails need to be fuller with a little more twist and steering should be less...
Steering fast is a combination of mechanical skill and intuition. Being a fast helmsperson is something sailors acquire by spending a large amount of time on the water both practicing and racing. Common traits of a good helmsperson are intense focus and heightened senses. Added to these, they also need clear visibility and be able to accept input on...
  Some Information from Nick Craig's brilliant book "Helming To Win" distributed by Fernhurst books from their SAIL TO WIN Series. https://www.fernhurstbooks.com    In most classes, boatspeed can be summed up as 5% static settings, 20% dynamic settings and 75% technique. When you hear talk around the boat park prior to leaving to race, nearly every discussion is about the static...
As part of a team in a multi-crewed boat Teamwork in Sailing Ensures Success Multi-Crewed Boats Sailing in multi-crewed boats is a team sport and the crew that knows each other and works together well will get the most out of their boat and enjoy more than their fair share of podiums. What is seen on some boats which are unsuccessful is...
Not enough sailors use Different Steering Techniques For Different Winds. When Wind Speed Changes When the wind speed changes you need to focus on heel and pitch angles, adjusting each for the optimum boatspeed. As the wind builds, you use heel angle as a guide using the sails to keep the boat on its feet. It’s good to have rules of thumb...
With the burgeoning Sportboat fleets and modern yacht design favouring high aspect keels, maintaining flow over the foils has become increasingly important. To get a great start, line up slightly sprung sheets and hold your course until the boat is at full speed. Then gently steer up to close-hauled just before the gun goes. With a boat to leeward of you,...

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