I have copied below a couple of questions with answers regarding weather and sailboat racing by two of my favourite sailing mentors. Dave Dellenbaugh of the Speed and Smart Newsletter https://www.speedandsmarts.com/ who asked the questions and Chelsea Carlson https://www.sea-tactics.com/ who has answered based on her knowledge as a qualified Meteorologist and successful sailor. Forecast The Weather For Better Racing...
Strategy And Tactics
Boatspeed and Strategy are two things that you have sorted prior to the start of a race.
Strategy is the big picture game plan that you work out before the race starts and tactics are the decisions you make to execute the strategy.
Boatspeed
Without boatspeed your chances of success are limited and this is something that you must have...
Top Tips For Starting Next Time You Race
Holding Station on the line -
Keep the boat flat to stop it from going sideways.
If you end up head to wind, release the kicker/boom vang to help regain steerage.
If you wish to go sideways, lift the centreboard.
If you want to go backwards, sit your weight forward to stop the transom from digging...
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...
How To Make Sure Your Learning Time On The Water Is Quality Time
It has been said by many who should know, that sailing success is probably 5% talent and 95% hard work.
I have set out below some approaches that will assist you in making the most out of the time that you are training and learning on the water.
Have...
