I have copied below excerpts from an interview I did on Strategy and Tactics with Australian sailing legend Rob Brown. Rob was a crew member on Australia 2 when they won the Americas Cup in 1983, breaking the longest winning streak in sporting history.
Rob was also multiple 18 foot skiff world champion amongst the impressive sailing back catalogue...
There is a sequence of actions required to prepare and execute a race series and you must focus only on what's important.
Pre-Regatta
Plan logistics well in advance and make sure everything on your boat is in working order. If you have a trailer or transport vehicle make sure that all maintenance is up to date. This includes the pesky wiring...
One of the biggest tactical problems that you need to consider when fleet racing is how to avoid wind shadows. Avoiding other boats on the course is really important and you must be constantly aware of the significant effects of bad air.
In any race with a large number of competitors, you will normally sail in disturbed air for at...
Following are excerpts from an interview I did with Glenn Bourke regarding Fleet Strategy.
Glenn is an Olympian, an Americas Cup crew, an Ocean racer and a multiple world champion in several classes.
He is known for his attention to detail and meticulous approach to preparation and then execution out on the racetrack.
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BRETT: Do you...
I have copied below parts of an interview I did with Rob Brown on Strategy and Tactics
Rob is one of Australia’s absolute sailing treasures and a regular nice guy.
Rob is one of those special sailors who has done more than most of us could ever dream of achieving in our sport and is completely humble and down to earth....
I have copied below parts of an interview that I conducted themed Observation and Sailing with Super Coach and super competitor Adrian Finglas. Adrian is an extremely experienced coach and has spent more hours in a rubber duck coaching than just about anyone else on the planet.
Brett: do you approach your regatta differently in big or small fleets?
Adrian: Great question,...
