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Yacht Racing

Yacht racing articles, tips and resources for yacht owners and crew. Improve your crew management and on-water performance.

Are your Sails Race Ready?

Are your Sails Race Ready?

If you race and want to be competitive, having the right sails can make all of the difference to your performance. Proper sail maintenance and storage will help keep your sails in...
Get your yacht ready to race - equipment & safety audits

Get your Yacht Ready to Race

Ensuring safety on water starts with the condition of the vessel, and that's no different when racing. World Sailing and its Member National Authorities (MNA’s) – this principle members of World Sailing...
5 Tips to Plan your Sailing Race Schedule

5 Tips to Help Plan your Race Schedule

With day-to-day pressures of work, family and life, planning your sailing schedule can be tough. Here are a few tips to help your get organised so you can make the most out...
8 different types of yacht racing

8 Different Types of Yacht Racing

In this guide, we cover some of the different types of keelboat racing. Twilight racing - Social evening (or afternoon) racing held throughout the summer months. Often two-sail, but sometimes with the option...
Windy Conditions at the CYCA Winter Series.

Sailing in Windy Conditions – Top Tips from Skippers and Crew

Sailing in windy conditions can pose a big challenge for skippers and crew, especially if they’re not prepared. Offshore racers especially need to be prepared for high winds and their associated sea...
Tips for Joining a New Sailing Crew

5 tips to help you have the best experience when joining a new sailing...

Like starting a new job, heading out for your first sail on a new yacht can be a bit daunting. As well as all of the new people and new names to...
Five Top Tips for Connecting with Crew & Skippers through MySail

Five Top Tips for Connecting with Crew & Skippers through MySail

Whether you’re into something fast, fun, competitive or cruisy, there’s likely something out there that’s right for you. Keeping your yacht or crew profile up-to-date, being proactive and replying to messages in...
Tips for managing sea sickness in a yacht race

Tips for Managing Sea Sickness During a Yacht Race

As the saying goes, the best cure is prevention, and a truer word has never been spoken when it comes to seasickness. Yes, we said it, seasickness. Seasickness can strike even the most...
winter sailing, why you should be sailing year-round

Winter Sailing – Why You Should be Sailing Year-Round

As the crisp autumn air moves in, it can be tempting to pack up the sailing gear and go into sailing hibernation until spring. In my native country of Canada, many people...
Beginners Guide to crewing in the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race

Beginners Guide: Preparing for a Crew Position in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race

Over the last few months managing MySail, I have noticed there are lots of new sailors keen to get on-board and do the ‘big race’ – the iconic 628NM Rolex Sydney...