sailboat racing

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.

Honing your game in the off-season....

I like to think I’m a decent crew member. I’m not afraid to aggressively hike out. I always remember who likes mayo on their sandwich, and who thinks the red Gatorade is disgusting. I’ll even run the bow if the bowman is too hungover.

If you race with younger crew, or need incentive to grab a young person and teach him or her how to crew, here it is... the new SpinSheet Junior Sailing Trophy at the Annapolis Labor Day Regatta, September 5-6.

Hey racers! We're weeks away from the big day when racing sailors sneak out of work early to embark on a summer tradition, weeknight racing on the Chesapeake. One simple question: What do you love about weeknight racing? 

[caption id="attachment_9138" align="alignright" width="420"] The chilly, drizzly start of the 2013 Down the Bay Race led to spectacular 25-30-knot northwesterly breezes and a fun sledride down the Bay for more than 30 boats. Photo by Zach Ditmars/SpinSheet[/caption]

Thanks to Fred Potts for sending along this cool (really!) iceboating video. SOMEBODY loves this cold weather. Rock on, Fred!

Anyone else have iceboating photos or videos? Send them anytime!