You must not only account for the time it takes your boat to get to the line. You must also account for the waves and wind that may push your boat back. Watch out for other boats. Be sure to set up early with a hole. Then if a competitor tries to snatch [...]
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Set Up for Success
Posted by buoylogic on 09/04/09
http://buoylogic.wordpress.com/2009/09/04/set-up-for-success/
Back to the Basics
You can see many interviews on sailgroove of the best sailors and regatta winners. If asked how they do it, they will just say a couple basic concepts. The truth is you probably already know how to sail fast. In sailing, there is no secret pandora’s box of knowledge. You may learn a few tips [...]
Posted by buoylogic on 08/30/09
http://buoylogic.wordpress.com/2009/08/30/back-to-the-basics/
Sail to the Mark
The shortest distance between two points is a line. If sailors could sail directly into the wind fast, they’d do it. However, physics does not allow this. Instead, a zig zagging motion must be made to get to the mark. The best sailors, instead of traveling in a back and forth motion, try to travel in [...]
Posted by buoylogic on 08/14/09
http://buoylogic.wordpress.com/2009/08/14/sail-to-the-mark/
Sail the Long Tack First
Right after the start. What to do? Sailing the long tack first will place you in the top of the standings. The Long (Favored) TackBefore the start, it is essential to find the favored tack first. Do this by doing the luff test, buddy system or just eye it up. Either way, just get it [...]
Posted by buoylogic on 08/13/08
http://buoylogic.wordpress.com/2008/08/13/sail-the-long-tack-first/
Simple Sailing (Four Step Guide)
You can memorize all this stuff on Buoy Logic or from other sailing sources; however, that means nothing if you can’t apply it. Many times sailors get tripped up from concentrating far too much on tactics. It can be easy to be overwhelmed by all this information. Does winning really have to be so complicated? [...]
Posted by buoylogic on 04/26/08
http://buoylogic.wordpress.com/2008/04/26/simple-sailing-four-step-guide/
