Boat Handling
Who would you rather be in the picture above? It's all about boathandling competence, and that comes from practice, and knowing the best way to do things. The practice is down to you, but our articles and interviews with top sailors can certainly help you learn how to do things the right way. The better you can handle your boat in all wind and sea conditions, the more you can focus on the other stuff that matters - the strategy, the tactics, the winning!
Gybe-hoisting is a tricky manoeuvre to get right, but there can be great tactical reasons for giving it a go. Here are FIVE of the biggest reasons to consider going for this challenging but potentially rewarding move on the race course. This applies mainly to asymmetric dinghies, but there are some valid lessons here for all sailors....