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Shorthanded Racing, where do you start?

The modern Open 60, powerful, complex and increasingly expensive.

After completing the mini transat, working aboard an Orma 60 trimaran and for a Figaro skipper, naval architect Simon McGoldrick discusses short-handed racing.

The Second Step....

Mark Rasmussen tells how a Tasmanian club found a link between "Introduction" and "Racing" stages.

Lower back pain and sailors

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

Advanced Speed Tips - Mainsail Twist

The mainsail trimmer on Fez has depowered the main to cope with a sudden gust of wind. By including a more mainsail twist, the boat remains upright and sails faster.

Getting a handle on mainsail twist - the first in a series of sail trim tips by Dave Flynn of Quantum Sails.

KZ Racefurl

A look at products chosen by leading race boats, by Roger McMillan.

Performance Profile

Andrew Verdon shows how to identify and work on key areas of your sailing.

Lincoln, lovin' it

Secret Men's, a consistent all-rounder, won the IRC division in the Lincoln Week regatta.

Good racing, good fun; the 60th Lexus Adelaide-Lincoln Race and Race Week had it all. Words and pictures by Bob Ross.

Laser Performance launches Infused Foils

The new infused foils.

The new foils will be rolled out across the product range over the next 6 to 12 months.

Clipper around the world

This amateur race has its detractors but as Andy Rose reports, the participants know they are the real deal.

Learning to win

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

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