All your instructional guides for racing.


Fine tuning your steering

In heavy conditions, it's important to feather into the gusts and concentrate on keeping a relatively constant angle of heel.

How to get yourself (and your boat) in the right position to win, by Tony Bull.

Are you fit to sail?

Professional sailors know the importance of being fit, but what about the average bloke. Christian Stewart teaches nutrition and fitness and in this article he outlines a fitness plan that the average club sailor can use to their advantage.

Safety audits for racing and cruising yachts

YA specialist regulations self-declared, or audited, safety checks. In this article, Genevieve White looks at the auditing process and how you can use it to ensure you and your crew are ready to race or cruise.

Staying alive

Following on from her contribution in the last issue, safety specialist Genevieve White takes a more detailed look at preparation for offshore sailing.

Life at the pointy end

The bowman (or woman) gets the best view. Sam Chandler sails bow on Rob Date's Scarlet Runner. Photo by Steb Fisher.

Tony Bull looks at the role of the most maligned crewmember of all - the bowman.

Driving to events

Don't ruin your nationals preparation with poor travel planning, says Andrew Verdon.

What to eat before racing

Racing, even short,sharp match racing, requires plenty of fuel for the body.

Plan raceday meals to get the best out of your body, by Andrew Verdon.

Hiking recovery plan

Take positive action between and after races to recover from hiking, by Andrew Verdon.

Getting the sponsor aboard

Putting together a competitive racing campaign often means involving a sponsor so it's essential to understand this complex area, reports Mark Willett.

Harbour Performance

Sydney Harbour is one of the best waterways to sail in Australia, but it can be very challenging. Rob Brown, Australian Olympic Team Coach and 18 footer world champion has been sailing this pocket of water for over 35 years and shares some hot tips on how to race/sail Sydney harbour effectively.

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