With eight Olympic medals between them, Sir Ben Ainslie and Iain Percy are clearly very talented. But is this the only reason why they conquered the Finn and Star Worlds in their first season? We ask them how they learned so quickly, and how you can copy their approach for faster success in boats where you have limited experience....
Like everyone in the world, the America’s Cup is not untouched by the effects of the COVID19 Coronavirus. Very quickly it became apparent that the unavoidable but regrettable cancellations of the much-anticipated ACWS events in Cagliari and Portsmouth would have to happen.
48 North Editor Joe Cline chats with accomplished sailor, sailmaker, and sail designer, Dan Kaseler, about some of the nuances and evolutions of aysmmetrical spinnaker design and trim for both racers and cruisers...
Olympic veteran and top-flight coach Hugh Styles is using e-Sailing to help some of his clients get to grips with different tactical scenarios. Today's task in three virtual races is to learn how to battle your way back through the fleet after a second-row start...
Steph Roble and Maggie Shea had to win the Medal Race at the 2020 49erFX Worlds if they were going to secure their spot to represent USA at the Tokyo Olympics. In this tense replay of the race, Steph and Maggie talk through their hopes and fears in this blow by blow account of the most critical race of their careers...
