Experienced racers constantly change gears and make adjustments to get most out of every puff, lull, and shift. Remember, just sitting in the groove doesn't win races. Review the five gears of sailing, each designed for a different set of conditions or goals.
Matt Wearn is one of the fastest Laser sailors in the world in 2015, not least at Delta Lloyd Regatta in the short, sharp chop of Medemblik in Holland. The extraordinary photo of Matt with the tiller extension up around his ear looks all wrong (although full marks for commitment to hiking!). But of course a photo doesn't mean much without context. So we asked Matt what he was up to, and why it seems to work...
International 14 Rig Developments with Mike Lennon, whose sails won the 2015 World Championships in Australia. Those 'square tops' may not be all they're cracked up to be!
