Upwind in Lasers
by Jon Emmett Light Wind It’s about getting your head out of the boat because every slight increase in wind speed translates into a big difference in boat speed. Sailor-positioning […]
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Upwind
Sailing Upwind
via SportVid When you are watching Laser sailing during the Olympic Games or a World Championship it looks really easy to sail the boat very fast. How can you learn […]
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Sail Faster with Less Hiking – Part 3: Gust and Lull Management
by Colin Gowland via International Sailing Academy In many conditions, we often see sailors with poor gust and/or lull response. In regards to hiking, particularly in gusts, there can be a […]
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Forget about S-curves, Sailing by the Lee, and Block to Block
by Ari Barshi via Laser Training Center, Cabarete, Dominican Republic We no longer use the term “S-curves” or “Snake” when talking about downwind speed techniques. Instead, the term you will hear […]
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