By Vaughn Harrison via International Sailing Academy Very few sailors excel in light wind and choppy water. It is the most challenging condition because your sail and telltales aren’t always […]
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Applying Body Movements to Your Sailing
by Vaughn Harrison via International Sailing Academy First, the fundamentals: The most important thing is good balance. You need to be at the point where you know how to crank […]
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Sail Faster with Less Hiking – Part 2: Sail Setup
by Colin Gowland via International Sailing Academy Sail Setup in Hiking Conditions Sail is set up for only 5° of weather helm, and set up with a wide enough groove to […]
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Sail Faster with Less Hiking – Part 1: Steering
By Colin Gowland via International Sailing Academy Fitness can really limit your upwind boatspeed when the breeze is up – consistent hiking on windy days can feel truly unsustainable. It’s […]
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