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...
A sail stalls when airflow detaches from the back of the sail and is indicated when the leeward telltales fly forward or upwards.
The importance of effective on boat communication. I have just returned from an Australian Championship and after speaking with a number of fellow competitors, it became really evident that the best crews have a communication hierarchy.
On board communication when racing is a key factor for performance. No matter what type of racing you do, when the number of crew...
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 excerpts from an interview I did on Strategy and Tactics with Australian sailing legend Rob Brown. Rob was a crew member on Australia 2 when they won the Americas Cup in 1983, breaking the longest winning streak in sporting history.
Rob was also multiple 18 foot skiff world champion amongst the impressive sailing back catalogue...
