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20 Oct 2009

Fast tips for steering any boat faster around the course in a range of conditions, by David Dellenbaugh.

14 Oct 2009

Our new column on sailing skills and top techniques by Tony Bull.

01 Oct 2009

Traumatic events can leave physical, mental and emotional scars, as does the very fact that you survived, when others did not. In this article, Ed Psaltis, overall winner of the ’98 Hobart, reflects on the race, on surviving, on winning and on some of the good things to come out of the race.

30 Sep 2009

Downwind steering is a great challenge in heavy air; Tony Bull has some helpful hints.

25 Sep 2009

How to put a more positive spin on your crew's downwind experiences, by Tony Bull.

22 Sep 2009

Using radar effectively could be the difference between staying safe in a foggy shipping channel or approaching a night anchorage without anxiety, so getting the basics of its operation right is important.

09 Sep 2009

Sailmaker, Ian Short, shares sail trim and rig adjustment tips that will help you sail faster under a range of conditions.

27 Aug 2009

Rest periods are an important element of competitive sailors' yearly training plans, by Andrew Verdon.

14 Aug 2009

If you're tired of finishing back in the placings, then one place you might look to gain some ground is at the start. In this article, Ralph Skelton looks at strategies and tactics many of the pros use to win the start.

12 Aug 2009

Sailing by feel will keep things on an even keel.