Vang Sheeting

How to maintain clear air while sailing upwind, including sources of disturbed air, typical race course trouble spots, how to get and keep clear air, and when to consider living in bad air.

Mike Holt (USA), World 5O5 Champion 2014, 2015, 2017, talks about setting up a 5O5

It's an absolutely critical skill any boat. Whether or not you sail a Laser/ ILCA dinghy, this is still a great source of tips for holding your lane...

A great example of how to make your training fun and unpredictable...

North Sails experts Brad White and Stan Schreyer discuss downwind multihull race tactics.

2016 Gold medalist and North Sails expert Sîme Fantela answers your questions about sailing the 470...

Review the five gears of sailing, each designed for a different set of conditions or goals...

Erika focuses on her body position, body movement, feet placement, and sheeting in light, medium, and heavy wind...

Big breeze can be one of the most fun conditions to sail in and with Quantum’s Dave Flynn four simple tips you can also be fast and efficient. Strong wind can be a tricky condition to sail in. However, with some small tweaks and considerations, you can make big gains on the racecourse or more comfortably get to your destination. Here is what you need to know to get up to speed, balance the luff, manage heel, and crush the waves...

Just because it’s permitted in the rules doesn’t mean it’s better. Take the 12-foot skiffs, for example, where you can have absolutely any size of rig you want. No restrictions. Does that mean you should pile on as much sail area as possible? There’s one particularly successful boat in the fleet which suggests not...