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 and team high-fiving after a Melges 24 victory

Mr & Mrs going for 470 gold
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...

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Keelboat Teamwork: Stuart & Ben Childerley
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!

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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...

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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...

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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.

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