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This article by Kim Couranz first appeared in the July SpinSheet, but we think it's a must read helpful reminder for racing sailors in all seasons.
Argghh matey… there’s nothing like the leeward rail buried in the water, the tiller or wheel gripped firmly fighting the pressure, or is there?
Downwind starts make even the best tacticians nervous. Volumes have been written about proper technique, tactics, and strategy for upwind starts.
Race boats up and down the Chesapeake raised sails this weekend to take advantage of the fall breeze we wait for all summer long, and although it didn't blow quite as hard as it has
Happy Birthday to Bumps Eberwine, who raced in the Hampton YC's Wednesday night series to celebrate the big event.