Looking for visual clues for reading the wind is a talent that all the most skilled sailors have in abundance. One of the first things a new sailor is taught is that sailing revolves around the wind. The thing that they must study and become skilled at is knowing the direction of the wind and its strength. This information is the...
All racing sailors must Understand The Elements And Plan Accordingly. As a competing sailor, we must study the weather when planning to race and must know as much as we can about the wind, clouds, rain, currents and water temperature as is possible.  This knowledge can have a big effect on the outcome of a race and I must mention that...
I have copied below a couple of questions with answers regarding weather and sailboat racing by two of my favourite sailing mentors. Dave Dellenbaugh of the Speed and Smart Newsletter https://www.speedandsmarts.com/ who asked the questions and Chelsea Carlson https://www.sea-tactics.com/ who has answered based on her knowledge as a qualified Meteorologist and successful sailor. Forecast The Weather For Better Racing...
Firstly you must understand what current is, how it acts on your boat and its effect on wind speed and direction. How to Understand The Effects of Current Currents are driven by three main factors: The rise and fall of the tides. Tides create a current in the oceans, which are strongest near the shore, and in bays and estuaries along...
If you want to sail better in light winds you need to master the four things which are listed below. Attitude:  is the biggest hurdle to overcome, you should not fear light air just because you have sucked at it in the past. Relish the opportunity to sail against light air specialists and those that have thrashed you in the past. Treat...
Article collated from excerpts of an article authored by Colin Gowland regarding Handling Gusts and Lulls - International Sailing Academy https://internationalsailingacademy.com/   Many sailors have poor gust response and in gusts, there is a tendency to “fight” the boat with hiking and often too much steering to control power. In keelboats, we often see the boat heeling too much, the helmsman pinching...
What Happens if The Wind shifts in The Pre-Start? What should you be on the lookout for? In the last few minutes before the gun goes there is plenty happening. You must be observant of what is going on up the course as well as finding a spot on the line to accommodate you and your plan. Keep an eye on...
  In all sailboat races, you must sail toward better pressure as more wind velocity almost always means more speed. More Sailing Wind Velocity makes a marked difference to boats' relative speed around the course. Darker Water Usually Means More Wind On the course look for darker water as changes in wind velocity are a lot easier to see than changes in...
              See The Wind. Perhaps the most important skill that separates the best sailors from the rest of the fleet is their ability to see the wind. The reason that this is critical is that it enables them to consistently get to the windier side of the course and thus sail faster than their competition.  Obviously, no one can actually see the wind...
Consider Current When Planning a Race. An excerpt below from an interview that I did on the subject of Current and How to Plan for it with Professional Sailor and International Sailing Coach Andrew Palfrey. It’s important to know what the tide is doing, what observations do you make on the course in assisting you to know where to go? Ideally,...

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