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Decrease the risk of a winter sports injury

Most cold-related injuries can be prevented with good preparation and the correct equipment.

Budget sailing - going racing for less than $10,000

Br'er Fox in winning form on Geographe Bay. Photo Ron Jensen.

Colin Morrison explains how he and his wife "resurrected" a Swarbrick 22.

Smooth round bottom - how to get round the bottom mark

When rounding the bottom mark in close company, honesty and common sense are key elements.

Tony Bull shows how to get round the bottom mark without incident.

Small gains are better than going for broke

Even after a capsize, lots of small gains are likely to produce a better result than “going troppo”

Jordan Spencer says an "all-or-nothing" approach often produces "nothing".

High pressure strategy at big regattas

Michael Blackburn analyses a pressure situation in which many racers may find themselves.

Lessons for Australian sailing clubs from Royal Southern on the Hamble

The Royal Southern's 175 June Regatta 2012. Photo: Michael Austen

The club is introducing a series of measures designed to get more boats on the water.

Self-contained MOB systems for safety on board

The Kannad R10 beacon can be picked up by any AIS receiver.

Staying safe offshore is getting easier with innovative new technology now at affordable prices.

Downwind dilemmas - the rules that govern overtaking

Both boats have obligations.

Tony Bull explains about "proper course" and other rule book essentials.

Racing Rules of Sailing goes online

Yachting Australia has made the RRS available online, download to your smartphone for easy accessibility.

One-design racing for fun and competition

Wally Cross from Quantum Sails Detroit shows how to select the right class.

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