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Learning to win

Those who fail to learn from their mistakes are bound to repeat them, says Tony Bull.

Lower back pain and sailors

Back pain is common among sailors but we can minimise the risks, says Andrew Verdon.

Document your way to the top

Learning from your mistakes is the best way to improve, as Andrew York explains.

Off-the-beach Nationals

More than 50 classes hold their National Championships every year. Included in this review are 23 classes. If your class missed out, further reports will be carried in the next issue. Please email rogermcmillan@yaffa.com.au for details.

i14 - how the worlds were won

International 14 World Champion, Archie Massey, successfully defended his title on Sydney Harbour and secured the first ever back-to-back titles with a lethal combination of preparation, tactics and boathandling.

Delving into diesels: Practicalities by Andrew Bray

Nearly all yachts have diesel auxiliary engines, all of which depend on precisely metered amounts of fuel to be injected into each of their cylinders at very high pressure, and at just the right moment.

Rob Cook warns YA and race administrators about trap harnesses

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Cook has grave concerns that someone will die before this important issue is resolved.

Motor sailing home from the race

When the wind dies, the motor starts. But Alan Lucas warns you can damage your engine with the wrong balance.

Death traps

ISAF's attempts to make quick release systems mandatory, and a subsequent ISO Standard, have failed to solve the problem as Jordan Spencer reports.

Life in pit lane

The crew of Evolution Racing work on the kite hoist at the Top of the Gulf regatta, Thailand.  Photo copyright Roger McMillan.

The central pit role involves many unexpected challenges. Tony Bull explains how to prepare for it.