Available in the box below are some articles on sail racing in pdf format that might be of interest and use. Enjoy! Linked articles: * Three Simple Go-Fast Rules. You have to love the simplicity of this one, which boils down to "Sail in more wind, sail more directly to the mark, and keep it simple." * Bend for Speed. A quick tutorial on the importance backstay adjustment, and rig tune in general. * How to Point, Foot and Shift Gears. A nice explanation of the key tricks for keeping the boat fast in changing conditions. * High Point and Super Speed. More on different sailing modes for different conditions. * Light Air Tips. How to keep the boat moving in drifting conditions. * Headstay Sag. Its role in light-air power and pointing, and how to optimize it. * How to be a great crewmember. The Krikkit crew all know this stuff already, and some of it doesn't actually apply, but it's a good read. * About Crew Positions. A nice primer from local Vancouver skipper Martina Sonderhoff, aimed at those who are new to the sport. Current videos include: * North Sails U - Trim for Speed. An older video, but a good one. Worth watching more than once. Downloadable articles (at the bottom of the page) include: * How to be "Good Crew" (filename "ArtOfSail_GoodCrew") * English Bay Tides * English Bay Winds * Mainsail trimming tips (filename "main-twist") Just for general interest only, there's also a separate page with Simon's unrelated articles on commercial vessels (see link below). |
