Prepare yourself to win Many racing sailors talk themselves out of first-place finishes because they have not prepared to win. Is it Them Or Something External? They convince themselves that they have poor boat speed or they tack out of a perfectly good spot on the course and blame it on a wind shift that they thought would come. There's always something...
A race or regatta should not be over for your team when you cross the finish line and there is plenty to be gained from the post-race debrief. We all need to know the format on How To Debrief After Every Race Reason For a Debrief - How To Debrief After Every Race After a successful result, our self-confidence gets a...
What Will See Your Results Improve The Most? Is it racing or practice? To answer this question I spoke with Skip Lissiman who has sailed a myriad of different boats from Pelicans through to Maxi boats with perhaps his greatest achievement being a part of the Australia 2 crew which won the America's Cup in 1983. Brett: the first question I...
  How To Make Sure Your Learning Time On The Water Is Quality Time It has been said by many who should know, that sailing success is probably 5% talent and 95% hard work. I have set out below some approaches that will assist you in making the most out of the time that you are training and learning on the water. Have...
In the sport of sailing, there are plenty of myths and I have attempted to set out below some of the most common ones with the correct answers that debunk them. 1. MYTH - To determine the favoured end of the starting line, go to the middle of the line and point straight into the wind, the end of the...
Sailing is a sport where lack of preparation in any one of the four main areas has the ability to ruin your race day. Below, you will find some (but by no means all) must-do preparation activities. Training Preparation Use training to change ingrained bad habits and to make sure that all manoeuvres become second nature. Repetition is your...
Whether it be a single race or a regatta, you need to develop a race day routine if you want to be successful. This is not only for those in Fantasy land at the back of the boat but everyone onboard needs to be included. This ensures that every crew member understands their position, duties and what is expected...
. With the start of the sailing season in the Southern Hemisphere many of us badly need to get in to sailing fitness training. For those sailors in the Northern Hemisphere it is worth keeping up your fitness in the off season. This avoids the shock at the start of the next new season. I have copied below excerpts of an interview...
Sailing is an activity that brings together both physical and mental skills. The feeling of the wind on your face, the sound of the waves, and the thrill of the adventure are what attract many sailors to the sport. However, even the most experienced sailor can benefit from the guidance of a sailing coach. Below I'll explore the reasons...
Training Techniques For Sailing - Sailing is a sport that requires a combination of physical fitness, technical skill, and mental focus. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned sailor, training is essential to improve your sailing results. In this blog, we will explore the best training techniques to help you become a better sailor. CLICK FOR FREE SAILING GLOVES Physical Fitness...

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