Sailing Instructions Checklist - There are several things that you should check in the sailing instructions even if you don't get time to thoroughly read them which of course I recommend if you want to prepare properly for a race or regatta.
The first is determining what penalty system is being used be it one or two turns, yellow flag or...
Sailing is a sport where changes and small things can make a big difference to your end results. Small Things Can Have a Major Impact in a Race
Make all your lines as short as possible, this reduces weight and minimizes the number of tangles you'll get. Use a magic marker or piece of tape to mark important settings on...
Sailing Regatta Checklist - For those of us travelling interstate or overseas for National or World championships, you need a Sailing Regatta Checklist to help you get packed for the regatta.
Good luck, go out there and sail fast and smart but above all have fun and learn heaps.
Essential stuff
□ Notice of race
□ Sailing instructions
□ Rulebook and class rules
□ Appeals...
This interview with Glenn Bourke to give us some insight into championship and regatta strategy. He will show us How to Approach a Regatta in Big or Small Fleets. Glenn is currently the CEO of the wildly successful Hamilton Island home of Hamilton Island race week. Not only is Glenn a successful businessman but he is a high-achieving competitive...
With many of us in the Southern Hemisphere getting ready to head off to National championships and the Sydney to Hobart big boats already finished I thought it was a great time to re-post good mate David Dellenbaugh's article, Ingredients of Success.
As I have mentioned before, Dave's website https://www.speedandsmarts.com is the best resource that I have found on the...
I have copied below excerpts from an interview that I did with sailing professional Sam Haines about race and regatta preparation.
Currently Sam is racing in the Etchells and their team has a boat in Europe as well as Australia.
Sam has a vast sailing background and is a qualified sailmaker, having worked in the industry for 19 years. He had...
Sailing Success Begins With a Solid Stool
By Malcolm Page, Australia’s most successful Olympic sailor
People often ask me what makes a winning sailor. I mostly get the impression that they are after some special Jedi “mind trick” that mentally makes someone a champion.
With the focus these days on sports psychology, people often forget that before you worry about your...
Tactician Responsibilities - Now What. Being the Tactician on your boat carries with it a lot of responsibility. Depending on the size of the boat and the number of team members, the way you handle the job will vary greatly.
I have set out below some of the key methods and duties needed to be an effective Tactician.
Only one person...
"Every Battle is Won before it is fought". SUN TZU, Philosopher, CHINESE GENERAL and MILITARY STRATEGIST and in sailing that means develop a Pre-Race routine.
Success in sailboat racing is based on many factors – better mental and physical preparation, reliable equipment, making better decisions and having perfect execution.
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Before Leaving The Beach or Mooring
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With Special thanks to Mike Hobson – J Boats, Chesapeake USA. SAILING PRINCIPLES divided into Tactical and Philosophical.
TACTICAL - SAILING PRINCIPLES divided into Tactical and Philosophical.
Sail on the tack or gybe that points closer to the next mark.
Sail in clean air.
Sail toward, and in, the most wind pressure.
Keep manoeuvres to a minimum.
Form a game plan...
