How To Prepare for Unstable Conditions
Regattas generally bring with them diverse wind conditions. Crews need to be prepared to handle whatever the venue hands out.
Researching the most up-to-date forecasts, in combination with understanding the venue is absolutely critical in preparing for success on race day. It is great to speak to the locals about what to expect. By all...
I interviewed National and World champion Aussie sailor Roger Blasse about preparing for a race or regatta and parts of that chat are reproduced below.
Roger has won 11 National and 2 world championships in the OK class and is a front-running competitor in the International 14’skiff class.
He is also a past commodore of the Black Rock Yacht Club in...
Find The Favoured End Without Instruments. Getting a great start in clear air can be the most important part of your race. Knowing the favoured end and determining how much it is favoured will help with your starting strategy.
There are many considerations to ensure a great start. Consider current, where other boats are, the size of the fleet, wind...
To get an insight into Assessing a Regatta Venue and Big Fleet Strategy, I spoke with Roger Blasse from Melbourne, Australia. Roger has won 11 National and 2 World championships in the OK dinghy and is also a front-running competitor in the International 14' skiff, a very technical development class.
Brett: When you're going to a regatta, how long before...
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...
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 spoke to Matt Bugg regarding his regatta preparation and practice. Matt is a man who has not let adversity stand in his way to achieve great things in our sport.
After becoming a paraplegic in a snowboarding accident at 23, Matthew decided to try to reach the pinnacle of Parasailing, first in Australia and then internationally sailing the very...
"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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Four Crucial Aspects For Racing Success - Sailboat racing is a challenging sport that requires skill, strategy, and preparation.
Preparing for a sailboat race or series can be divided into four parts: training, equipment preparation, mental preparation, and physical preparation.
Each of these aspects is crucial for success.
Training
To become a skilled sailboat racer, you need to spend countless hours on the...
