Yachting Racing - Articles & Resources
5 Tips to Perfect Race Communications on your Yacht
Effective communication on your yacht can go a long way towards helping you win races (and of course, have fun).
Have you ever been on a yacht where someone is constantly barking...
Infographic: Sailing in Windy Conditions
Sailing in windy conditions can pose a big challenge for skippers and crew, especially if you're not prepared.
To help you plan for a windy day and feel confident while out on...
Infographic: Tips for Managing Sea Sickness
Don't let seasickness get you down, or worse, keep you off the water altogether. With these tips you can keep seasickness at bay and enjoy your sailing.
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Whoops! What to do When Something Goes Wrong While Yacht Racing
Avoiding mistakes is the best way to stay out of trouble while yacht racing. However, we all know that sometimes, things will go wrong.
Being prepared to deal with gear failure and...
Is your Crew Prepared for an MOB? Sailing Yacht Safety Training Tips
Is your Crew Prepared if Something Goes Wrong? MOB (man or person overboard) and safety training will make sure you and your crew are prepared for an MOB or emergency situation...
5 Tips to Improve Crew Safety on a Race Yacht
Keeping crew healthy and happy is an important consideration when racing, and especially if you're planning a passage or long offshore event.
Improve crew safety on your yacht with a few simple...
Get Sailing Fit
Physical fitness is important for any type of yacht racing; from your casual twilight sailing to long offshore events. The more intense regatta racing or long offshore events may require a...
Get your Crew Together; 5 Things to Do in Between Races
Don’t let your crew fall apart in the off-season.
If you’re taking some time off sailing during the winter, or even in between your regular racing, try planning some extra events to...
Sail Trim; Tips from the Experts
Most sailors know how to pull on or let off a sail and how to adjust the various sail controls, but understanding the finer points of sail trim and how to...