Racing Skills

Racing Rules Update with Dick Rose 4/12/2017

By Jim Heumann|2017-03-28T21:19:11-07:00March 28th, 2017|Meeting Announcement, Racing Rules, Racing Skills|

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Every four years, on New Year’s Day of the year following the Olympic regatta, revised racing rules published by World […]

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Penalty Turns

By Jim Heumann|2016-05-29T11:42:25-07:00May 29th, 2016|Racing Skills|

PTSA races are run on the honor system. We don’t have a protest room or a protest committee nor do we protest other boats durning a race. However, boats are […]

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Getting off the Line and Up to Speed

By JK|2016-02-16T12:43:37-08:00February 16th, 2016|Racing Skills|

A post from Quantum Sails by way of Sailing World. A reminder on how to get a good start.

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In large fleets, starts […]

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Hone Your Racing Skills at Home

By Jim Heumann|2016-01-28T23:33:26-08:00January 28th, 2016|Racing Skills|

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SAILX is a sailing simulator used by racers around the world. It’s free and is […]

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How to Store Your Sails for Winter

By JK|2015-11-13T17:29:16-08:00November 13th, 2015|Racing Skills|

A post from Quantum Sails

Sails need to be stored where they are safe from moisture, temperature extremes, and pests. Any combination of these can ruin a [...]
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5 Tips: Getting a Good Start – and the 60 Seconds After That

By JK|2015-10-12T12:07:41-07:00October 12th, 2015|Racing Skills|

If a good start is the key to good race, the last tack into the start and the first 60 seconds out of it are crucial, explains top America’s Cup […]

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Tips for Sailing Upwind – Geometry and Wind Shifts

By Jim Heumann|2015-08-04T16:39:20-07:00August 4th, 2015|Racing Skills|

In this podcast the presenter reviews laylines, ladder rungs, and the danger of getting too close to the edge of the course. Additionally, it shows just how much a […]

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