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Does it take 10,000 hours to become an expert?

Andrew Verdon looks at the reason why World Champions can sail any boat.

Sustainable power: How do Velux 5 Oceans skippers manage?

Zbigniew ‘Gutek’ Gutkowski after an argument with his wind generator. Photo courtesy Velux 5 Oceans.

A new carbon hydrogenerator is proving particularly promising as a non-polluting source of on-board electricity.

Weather and the web

Kenn Batt from the Bureau of Meteorology looks at forecasting tools with particular emphasis on the Sydney-Hobart Race.

Top 10 things for sailing fitness

Andrew Verdon talks with Laser champion and coach Michael Blackburn about the best techniques for better performance.

Going the distance

Tony Bull offers advice to readers who will sail in the various ocean races to Tasmania over the Christmas break.

Amateur skippers, professional crew

What other one-design classes can learn from the Farr 40. By Roger McMillan.

Weather on the Bay

Kenn Batt from the Bureau of Meteorology (with help from Lou Abrahams and Rowan Simpson) looks at likely weather conditions for Sail Melbourne competitors.

Farr 40: What the pros do

A look at the Farr 40 class and its professional/amateur crews.By Roger McMillan, from Australian Sailing, December 2010.

Treat them right

Sailmakers pass along some valuable tips on caring for your sails, by Bob Ross.

Trimming an asymmetrical

Dave Flynn of Quantum Sails offers advice on the trim and take-down of asymmetrical spinnakers.

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