Racing

In Part 1, we discussed telltales and head sail trim. Here are some tips for other positions on the boat. 

Tips on reading telltales on your sailboat

There is an old sail trim adage, “trim the front of the jib and back of the mainsail,” or where the wind meets and leaves the sail plan. Telltales are a key tool helping you figure out what is going on at these critical junctures, and that is why they are placed just aft of the leading edge of the headsail and off the leech of the mainsail. 

To clear up any confusion about the SpinSheet Racing Team, here are our top eight misconceptions we hear about the team.

Race updates from the SailGP event in Chicago June 18-19th, 2022.

Up Your Game on the Pointy End

In previous articles we talked in general terms about what makes a great crew. Let’s get more specific. Starting with the front of the boat, what are the keys to becoming a great bow person? For bigger boats this includes the mast person since they work as a team.

Racing sailors are eager to try the GFS Challenge, a safe racing option you can try anytime and still stay safe during the pandemic.

Covid-19 forces cancellation of preliminary AC World Series Events

The three America’s Cup challengers (The United States, Italy, Great Britain) and Defender Emirates Team New Zealand were slated to begin their quest for the Cup in Cagliari, Sardinia as the three-city America’s Cup World Series Regattas was to have kicked off in this picturesque Italian venue with four-days of racing in front of an adoring home-town crowd.

TEAM USA finished a disappointing fifth in the kickoff of the second season of Sail GP contested last weekend in Sydney Harbor.

Five Keys to Success for Racing Skippers

The role of “team leader” (skipper) varies with boat type and size. It often involves being the principal helmsperson. In many racing programs the skipper is also the owner. This means you have a lot on your plate. Regardless of how the role is structured, there are some common threads that all successful skippers share.

1. Communicate

2. Define responsibilities

3. Be organized; take care of your crew

4. Prepare

5. Practice