Category Archives: General

When it comes to which part of the race course to sail to there are some golden rules. Follow the below rules of thumb to maximise your chances of racing success. On a short beat keep to the right – … Continue reading →

Avoid being blanketed. Avoid the hopeless position. Avoid being lee – bowed. Start near the forward (upwind) end of the start line. Ignore the position of the windward mark when deciding where to start (provided the first leg is a … Continue reading →

Lets encourage all your schoolmates to take part in this regatta. Take the initiative and get a team together.Please click below for all the detail:- 2012 Interschools Regatta NOR Inter School Entry Form.doc High _ Inter School Entry Form.doc Prima_

A poor start means a poor race. If you start in 15th, the best possible outcome that may reasonably happen is you ending up 5th in that race – unless there is a large collision/capsize on the reach/run by one … Continue reading →

Look and Talk You must have heard it before, but it is true, go and look at the top boats. Start by copying their setup, after all it must be fast. Then talk to the top sailors, most are more … Continue reading →

In pursuit of the outright world speed sailing record. No one said it would be easy… If you’re intent on breaking the outright world speed sailing record, you’ll need a radical design – perhaps something on the lines of the … Continue reading →

Boat Preparation Before seeking maximum performance a sailor must have the right equipment properly prepared. Boat preparation may be split into the following sections: Hull – finish, weight, strength and stiffness. Spars – selection, rigging and running rigging. Sails – … Continue reading →

Boatspeed Best speed is achieved by ones ability to find the right combination of the following variables Variables Out of Your Control Variables You Control Wind Waves Opponents action Course steered Sail trim Boat balance (including rudder/centreboard The key to … Continue reading →