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Whether you’re racing or cruising, putting together an offshore crew means finding sailors eager for a thrilling ride, some strenuous work, a little sleep deprivation, and the potent
As I head back from another Key West Race Week, I can’t help but reflect on the simple things that more often than not end up being the keys to doing well.
I was out blasting around testing reaching spinnakers the other day on a new C&C 30, and I was reminded of how much fun sending it on a close reach really was.
This article by Kim Couranz first appeared in the July SpinSheet, but we think it's a must read helpful reminder for racing sailors in all seasons.
Argghh matey… there’s nothing like the leeward rail buried in the water, the tiller or wheel gripped firmly fighting the pressure, or is there?
Downwind starts make even the best tacticians nervous. Volumes have been written about proper technique, tactics, and strategy for upwind starts.
Race boats up and down the Chesapeake raised sails this weekend to take advantage of the fall breeze we wait for all summer long, and although it didn't blow quite as hard as it has