Should I stay or should I go now? If I go there will be trouble, and if I stay it will be double… So sang The Clash in 1981, lyrics that will be familiar to many when trying to balance big picture strategy on an upwind leg. Here, Yachts and Yachting’s tactical guru, Mark Rushall …
It’s fraught, frantic and you’ve got to fight for it – but using the windward boat rule wisely on the startline can ensure you lead from the off. Mark Rushall breaks things down Are you competing for a championship medal, or racing against time in your local handicap fleet? Either way the quality of your …
Popular Sailing Dinghies The most popular sailing dinghies have been around for many years – mostly designed in the 1960s and 1970s. Many are internation classes and some compete in the Olympics! However, if you have no interest in entering the World Championships with your dinghy they can still be used for day sailing around …