Teamwork

Teamwork...

Teamwork is a critical component of racing boats fast. There have been some great individuals that have been rubbish sailing together, and some merely good sailors that have combined to achieve great things. This is the section where we look at this fascinating and sometimes mystical subject. Definitely an art more than science, but worth studying all the more for that very reason...

Terry Hutchinson high-fiving after a Melges victory

Terry Hutchinson high-fiving after a Melges victory

Terry Hutchinson and team high-fiving after a Melges 24 victory

Mr & Mrs going for 470 gold

Malte and Anastasiya Winkel were concerned that their marriage might suffer if they teamed up in the 470 mixed dinghy together. But they decided to take the risk anyway...

Keelboat Teamwork: Stuart & Ben Childerley

Getting the team to work together effectively is one of the hardest parts of a sailing campaign. Two-time Olympic Finn sailor, two-time Etchells World Champion Stuart Childerley and his talented son Ben tell Sailjuice's Andy Rice about the trials and tribulations of having family sailing together, as well as the genius idea of painting your launching trailer bright pink!

The Coach - with Ed Baird & Tom Burnham

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How do the best become the best? Hard work, rigorous training, and exceptional coaching...

Communications Loops: essential speed & tactical processes with Robert Hopkins

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How a crew talks to each other is one of the things that determines success or failure. Efficient, to-the-point communication is vital if you've got any hope of beating your rivals. Robert Hopkins explains the two essential communication loops that feed through all the top professional racing keelboats these days. This is hot stuff, and relevant to any team boat from two people upwards...

Paul Larsen: Ask Stupid Questions to Go Faster

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Paul Larsen is the fastest sailor in history. In November 2012 the Australian, now resident in Weymouth, steered SailRocket to a new 500m speed record of 65.45 knots, and no one has come close since. Larsen is also heavily in demand on the pro circuit, known for his no-nonsense approach to getting the best out of the boat and the crew.

Ed Reynolds: How Quantum Racing topped the TP52s

ed-reynolds-how-quantum-racing-topped-tp52-fleet Quantum Racing Helmsman Ed Baird interviews the team manager, the leader, and the foundation of Quantum Racing, Ed Reynolds....

Eight Tips for getting the most out of Dock Talks

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Dock talks are a great way to continually improve your racing–especially for multi-day regattas. The Quantum team often hosts dock talks at regattas it sponsors. Here, the team explains how to get the most out of them.

In Position: The Pit, with Rodney Ardern

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Rodney Ardern talks through the challenges of The Pit! An inside look at some of the core positions on the TP52 Quantum Racing...

Managing the Chain of Command

On board communication for racing yachts is a key factor for performance, no matter what type of sailing. However, when the number of crew increases, it becomes more and more important. Offshore one-design boats typically have 6-12 people which requires a lot of communication and coordination. Below are some suggestions to keep your boat moving through the water and around the corners more efficiently and effectively with better communication..

Lesson from a Quantum pro: "Practice like you Mean It!"

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You've heard it time and time again: practice makes perfect. And Quantum Sails' pros couldn't agree more. Here, Quantum's Dave Flynn talks about his tips for practising and how to get the most out of it.

Trust in each other and sail faster

J70 Racing

Geoff Becker has been riding the J/70 wave since the class got launched, teaming with Tim Healy as they won the 2014 Worlds and finishing third in 2015. Here Geoff comments on how team function impacts performance…

Why shouting gets you nowhere fast ***

no-shouting-sailor A quiet boat is a fast boat, according to Tom Burnham, Artemis Racing coach in the America's Cup and the pitman on top TP52 Quantum Racing. Which is why it's good to have a team where everyone knows what's going on tactically - even the musclemen on the grinding pedestals. And a shouty boat is nearly always a slow one. Tom offers some tips for how to reduce the noise - and stress level - on your boat...