Enjoy tuning your boat? Or hate it? Even know what tuning is?!! We talk to some top sailors, including former 505 World Champion and 49er Olympic medallist Ian Barker about how they approach the 'dark art' of boat tune. Of the nine sailors we spoke to, not everyone agrees, but there are still some real gems of wisdom here to help unravel the mystery...

Six-time national champion, Will Paxton, discusses both upwind and downwind sail trim. The Quantum sailmaker and designer gives a breakdown of his performance during a one-design Express 27 race....

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.

Having a fast boat is not just about being fastest through the water in a straight line. It’s about being able to hang in there off a congested start line, about getting up to pace quickly out of a tack or a gybe. All these considerations were high on Terry Hutchinson’s list in his successful bid to win the 2008 TP52 Circuit, one in which Quantum Racing has continued to excel...