As sailors, we don't often consider the Importance Of Psychology In Sailboat Racing.
In any sport, the higher the level, the more important the state of mind becomes. In racing a sailboat, because of complexity, mastering this aspect is even more critical if you want to win.
Top sailors master boat handling, trimming, the rules of racing, meteorology, and sailing in...
The article below covers the virtues of defeat and How to Lose to Win. I found this article online, written by Colin D Neal. It was written in 1972 and appeared in Yacht Racing.
It is as relevant today as it was then.
Let those who consistently sail to victory remain smug and not read this article, lest they see herein...
To get an insight into Assessing a Regatta Venue and Big Fleet Strategy, I spoke with Roger Blasse from Melbourne, Australia. Roger has won 11 National and 2 World championships in the OK dinghy and is also a front-running competitor in the International 14' skiff, a very technical development class.
Brett: When you're going to a regatta, how long before...
I have copied below a couple of awesome tips written by my good mate Dave Dellenbaugh, sailing legend, coach and author of the Speed and Smarts Newsletter. Winning Tips For Sailors Competing Over The Holiday Season
I know you will find these tips very useful even if they are just to remind you of things that you already know but...
With the end of the year offshore race season almost upon us, I have set out below a few tips for crews. Keeping Your Offshore Crew Alert At Night is probably the most important factor in your end result.
Keeping the whole team alert at night can be tough, especially on the first night of a long race. This is...
