Race Day Game Plan – Skip Dieball
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Month: July 2017
Speed over point – Upwind technique
Skip Dieball shares from his experiences. Building speed in any weather condition is critical. How quickly your boat gets up to speed and what mechanisms you have in order to accomplish top speed are important to recognize as they differ from design to design. For smaller boats, building speed out of maneuvers like tacks and Read More …
Downwind Communication
Skip Dieball, July 2017 I’ve written many times about the best practices of sailing downwind and the related communication between Skipper, Trimmer and Spotter. Here’s one of my articles: http://www.sailingworld.com/skips-tips-downwind-communication I can’t overstate the importance of constant speed/pressure dialog downwind. Many of the gains that you recognize upwind can be double downwind, if you Read More …
Light air strategies – Pressure over angle
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Playing your compass downwind
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Starting – A Little Homework Goes a Long Way
Unlike NASCAR or Horse racing, in sailing you can start wherever you’d like. But what are you looking for in deciding where to start? Paul Abdullah gives us some insight on how he prepares for the start. Let’s break down a few things to help you make your decision. What does the weather forecast predict? Read More …
Understanding Wind Shifts
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Game Day Preparation
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Consider a Coach
Have you considered a coach? Most adult activities are complex. Look at tennis and golf…mastering these activities takes patience and practice. Both of these activities, too, offer coaching to help with the learning curve. In sailing, there are a number of avenues you can choose to get better. You can practice a lot, but Read More …