When a port-tack approach can pay off
Article Abstract:
Rules on sailboat racing state that a boat that comes in on port must give way for starboard tackers. However, sailors learned that tacking close to the leeward of starboard tacker is legal as long as they do not force the latter above closehauled.
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Sailing World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0889-4094
Year: 1998
Sailors
Publication Name: Sailing World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0889-4094
Year: 1998
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Power up when dealing with chop
Article Abstract:
Accelerating to continually build speed is the best tactic when racing a sailboat in choppy seas. Tips are presented for extracting maximum speed from each sail's depth, angle of attack and twist.
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Sailing World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0889-4094
Year: 2001
Sailing
Publication Name: Sailing World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0889-4094
Year: 2001
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Subjects list: Methods, Sailboat racing, Yacht racing
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