March issue of Australian Sailing - off-the-beach Nationals reports

A stunning cover picture of Marcus Blackmore's TP52 Hooligan graces the cover of Australian Sailing March 2011. Inside you'll find a wealth ofr information about sailing skills, superstars and major events.

A special feature is part one of the Nationals reports which covers 23 classes: 14ft skiff, National 125, 12ft Cadet, Flying 15, 16ft skiff, 12ft skiff, A Class Cats, International Contenders, Cherub, Mosquito, MG14, Arrow, Nacra, Laser, Etchells, Manly Juniors, OK Dinghy, Skate, Sabre, Tasar, 49er, Pacer and NS14. Each report includes the top 10 place-getters. Part 2, which features another 12 classes, will appear in the April/May issue.

Another special feature is Bob Ross's report on the skiff classes, with updates on 12s, 14s, 16s and 18s.

For the technically-minded, Dario Valenza reports on the foil update to the super maxi YooZuu and on the latest design techniques in A Class Cats.

If you want to improve your sailing skills, Australian Sailing is required reading. He have part one of David Dellenbaugh's detailed examination of mainsail controls and how to use them, the Quantum sail trim feature focusses on depowering in high winds, Michael Blackburn has some excellent drills you can do to get a better feel, Andrew Verdon says it takes 10,000 hours to become and expert and Tony Bull says you should start getting ready for next year. For the kids, don't miss Diego Figueroa's column on sailing Optimists (and other beginner boats) downwind.

There is an exclusive interview with Nathan Outteridge about the Moth Worlds, including what he did to his foils to get extra speed, and a review of Audi Victoria Week, which was a superbly successful event.

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