Lassoing a Post or Cleat from your Boat- Editor H2ONotes [ 10/2/2008 - 22:49 ] # by Captain Jack Klang
Tying up at a dock no longer requires a dock attendant to take your me, nor does a crew person need to jump ashore. It can be done from the deck of your boat. If you can see it and you have enough line, anyone can do it.
Begin with the concept that all lines originate from your deck and return to your deck for attaching. This facilitates line adjustment from onboard at any time. It also allows you to maintain control of your boat’s position at the dock. more...
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Find and stay in the best pressure- Editor H2ONotes [ 8/28/2008 - 19:17 ] #  Even a little more wind pressure can make a huge difference in yuur downwind performance. So whenever you are on a run, a big key to success is locating better wind velocity, getting your boat into that pressure, and then staying in it as long as possible. Wind velocity is an important strategic factor because it allows you to sail lower and faster. In addition, you can stay in each puff much longer on a run than on a beat (because you are sailing with the wind, not against it), so there is more to be gained by getting to the best puffs quickly. Here are some thoughts on how to do this. more...
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Progressive Presents the I-LYA Bay Week Regattas sponsored by GMC- Editor H2ONotes [ 8/13/2008 - 21:37 ] # 
South Bass Island, Ohio (August 13, 2008) – With the conclusion last week of the 2008 Inter-Lake Yachting Association (I-LYA) Bay Week Sailing Regatta, presented by Progressive and sponsored by GMC, an annual rite of summer on the Great Lakes has been marked by hundreds of competitors aboard 90 sail boats of varied sizes. This is not a typical regatta – the Monday to Wednesday race schedule virtually ensures that the racers have planned their participation to coordinate with some vacation time. And the location, Put-in-Bay, the quaint Victorian resort on South Bass Island, Ohio, is also a significant factor in attracting high caliber sailors who enjoy the tactical racing among the surrounding islands on Lake Erie. more...
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Guidelines for good headsail shape- Editor H2ONotes [ 8/3/2008 - 13:48 ] # Since the jib or genoa provides a relatively large share of the driving force for your boat. it's key to optimize this sail's shape. Unlike the mainsail, the jib is not attached to a rigid spar. so you can't fine-tune its shape nearly as much. That's whv the headsail should get priority when adjusting the backstay (which affects both main and jib). However, you must be sure to set up the jib so it works in concert with the main (e.g. it doesn't close the slot and cause backwind). ..more
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Rolex US-IRC National Championship- Editor H2ONotes [ 7/28/2008 - 06:20 ] # Bill Martin (Ann Arbor, MI) steered his Great Lakes 70 Stripes to three first place finishes in three races in IRC Class 1 on Sunday to grab first place in the Rolex US-IRC National Championship. Martin wins the second annual championship trophy and much more, a specially engraved Rolex Steel and Platinum Yacht-Master timepiece. more...
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INTER-COLLEGIATE SAILING ASSOCIATION NAMES 2007/2008 ICSA ALL-AMERICA SAILING TEAM- Editor H2ONotes [ 6/29/2008 - 14:25 ] # The Intercollegiate Sailing Association of North America (ICSA) has announced the members of its 2007/2008 ICSA All-America Sailing Team, along with the Quantum Female College Sailor of the Year, the College Sailor of the Year, Sportsman of the Year and the winner of the Leonard M. Fowle Memorial Trophy for the all-around best college team...more
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Setting Realistic Goals, and Minimizing Mistakes- Editor H2ONotes [ 2/1/2006 - 19:32 ] #
New Sailing Podcast Now Available - Wednesday 2/1/2006
 Listen in as Wally Cross and David Flynn talk about working with a crew, setting realistic goals, as well as minimizing mistakes. More...
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