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...
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...
Andrew Palfrey, better known to the worldwide yachting fraternity as “Doggy” will give us the benefit of his vast experience in factoring wind, weather and currents into our sailing and its importance in planning the conduct of your race.
This is part one in a series of excerpts from an interview I did with the high-achieving sailor, olympian and coach.
FREE...
Part Two - Wind Weather and Currents - following on from the recent blog from the interview with Andrew Palfrey. Andrew is better known to the worldwide yachting fraternity as “Doggy”. He will give us the benefit of his vast experience in factoring wind, weather and currents into sailing and its importance in planning the conduct of your race.
This...
Wind, Weather and Currents - Part 3. Continuing Andrew Palfrey's insights regarding working with the weather to improve your racing.
Brett: If a wind shift seem persistent, how do you establish a mean or is it a constant process?
Yeah, look, just to comment on Melbourne, it's a fantastic place to race boats, as we know, great conditions, wind, sea. But...
