This is a comprehensive guide to reading the wind on the water. It will cover the basics but also include more advanced tips. “A proactive sailor will beat a reactive sailor” The mark of a good sailor is that they are able to anticipate wind changes before they happen. Knowing the immediate future has …
Wind shifts. Some sailors hate them, some love them. They can be the cause of unbelievable gains and embarrassing losses out on the racecourse. They make a huge difference to our results but aren’t taught much to amateur sailors. Perhaps this is because they are seen as too complicated. However, they are relatively easy to …
Here are some rules I use to help me respond to wind shifts. Below you’ll see a list of the tips. I’ll explain each one by one below that. Fair warning, this is a tad complicated so if you’re looking to learn the basics of wind shift strategy this post is a better place to …