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Approach the Regatta One Race At a Time Hobart/Wm. Smith coach Scott Iklé shares a number of ways to improve your average score, from smart starts to conservative upwind tactics. “Strategy” from our March 2007 issue By Scott Iklé Related … Continue reading →

We all need to spend money on our sport at some time, it may be new ropes, a new drysuit or boots or even a new boat. But whatever you need try to look ahead and don’t buy in haste, … Continue reading →

Want to improve your boathandling. Then pick a day with a moderate breeze and find a quiet piece of water, probably inland at first. Sail out into the middle, take the rudder off, and sail the boat by sail trim … Continue reading →

Gareth Baxter and Tim Gibbons (both class of 2008)recently delivered a Fast 42(Nemesis) back to CT after the Rio race. With 1620nm to go to CT,and after bare poling a 60 knot gale with huge waves,the yacht lost its rudder. … Continue reading →

An estimated $30 billion in Libyan gold has been found and efforts are underway to freeze the assets. It turns out that for years, Libyan strongman Mohamar Gadhafi has been storing gold in the most unlikely places. Sailboat keels. It … Continue reading →

The World Sailing Speed Record Council (WSSRC) this week ratified a new all out speed record for 500 meters, set by 12 year old Brandon Douglas aboard his Opti SUPER GOOSE. Brandon, his father Nate, and two team members carried … Continue reading →

There is always discussions around this topic and we question why South Africa generally does not do well in International regattas. For what its worth my opinion is : “Forget about International competition for a while get more kids on … Continue reading →

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