Equipment & Logistics...
Having good equipment is an essential part of success in sailboat racing. But it's not the be-all-and-end-all. The 'great' think about equipment is that it gives us something to blame when the race doesn't go well, so part of SailJuice's mission is to help you work out when the equipment really is to blame, but also to keep you honest when the problem lies with, well... YOU!
Logistics is the term we use to describe all that other stuff that you have to do to get yourself and your boat on the water in the best possible state of preparation. Not always the most thrilling of topics, but often it's this stuff - the organisation and the preparation - that separates the champions from the rest of us.
Having good equipment is an essential part of success in sailboat racing. But it's not the be-all-and-end-all. The 'great' think about equipment is that it gives us something to blame when the race doesn't go well, so part of SailJuice's mission is to help you work out when the equipment really is to blame, but also to keep you honest when the problem lies with, well... YOU!
Logistics is the term we use to describe all that other stuff that you have to do to get yourself and your boat on the water in the best possible state of preparation. Not always the most thrilling of topics, but often it's this stuff - the organisation and the preparation - that separates the champions from the rest of us.
Multiple Olympic and World Champion Robert Scheidt talks about the hardware he uses on his Laser.
Laser Olympic Champion Paul Goodison answers questions about championship preparation from top Laser coach and champion Radial sailor Jon Emmett. "If it's a major championship such as a Worlds, then a good couple of months of planning goes into it, getting weather data off the internet, chatting to local sailors who've been there before, and just trying to get a feel for the place so you know what to expect when you get there...."
Splicing is so simple, it's hard to believe it actually works! In fact a splice in most situations is a stronger alternative to a knot - which can weaken the break load of a sheet or rope. Below, we've rounded up some of the best video tutorials we've managed to find, focusing on five different splicing techniques that may come in handy on your dinghy, catamaran or keelboat.