With many of us in the Southern Hemisphere getting ready to head off to National championships and the Sydney to Hobart big boats already finished I thought it was a great time to re-post good mate David Dellenbaugh's article, Ingredients of Success.
As I have mentioned before, Dave's website https://www.speedandsmarts.com is the best resource that I have found on the...
One of the biggest tactical problems that you need to consider when fleet racing is how to avoid wind shadows. Avoiding other boats on the course is really important and you must be constantly aware of the significant effects of bad air.
In any race with a large number of competitors, you will normally sail in disturbed air for at...
Following are excerpts from an interview I did with Glenn Bourke regarding Fleet Strategy.
Glenn is an Olympian, an Americas Cup crew, an Ocean racer and a multiple world champion in several classes.
He is known for his attention to detail and meticulous approach to preparation and then execution out on the racetrack.
FREE BOOK - TIPS FROM SAILING LEGENDS
BRETT: Do you...
Tips For Championship Sailing
Watch your competition to get a quick understanding of your boat's relative performance and once noted, do not wait to make changes.
When sailing to windward, bear off a degree or two and simultaneously ease your sails to increase speed.
Keep a constant note of the angle of heel. Too much windward helm indicates that you have too...
There is a sequence of actions required to prepare and execute a race series and you must focus only on what's important.
Pre-Regatta
Plan logistics well in advance and make sure everything on your boat is in working order. If you have a trailer or transport vehicle make sure that all maintenance is up to date. This includes the pesky wiring...
I have copied below parts of an interview that I conducted themed Observation and Sailing with Super Coach and super competitor Adrian Finglas. Adrian is an extremely experienced coach and has spent more hours in a rubber duck coaching than just about anyone else on the planet.
Brett: do you approach your regatta differently in big or small fleets?
Adrian: Great question,...
