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Boat Speed

5 Rig Tuning Tweaks That Instantly Add Speed

Small adjustments to your rig tension, mast rake, and spreader angle can transform your upwind performance. Here's what our coaches check before every race.

Tactics

Reading the First Beat: Where to Go Off the Start Line

The first 30 seconds after the gun define your race. Learn how to read wind shifts, spot pressure, and commit to the right side of the course.

Mental Game

Flow State on the Water: How Toby Lewis Stays Calm Under Pressure

Toby's mind-over-matter approach to crewing is legendary. Here he shares his pre-race routine and techniques for shutting out distractions when it matters most.

Fitness

The Sailor's Strength Programme: 3 Exercises You're Not Doing

Jonny Bailey reveals the key exercises that build hiking power, core stability, and the stamina to stay sharp in race 5 of a long series.

Nutrition

Race Day Fuel: What to Eat Before, During, and After Racing

Your nutrition plan can be the difference between fading in the last race and finishing strong. Here's our proven race-day fuelling strategy.

Boat Handling

Mastering the Leeward Mark: Roll Gybes and Tight Roundings

The leeward mark is where races are won and lost. Nick Craig breaks down the perfect rounding — from approach angle to acceleration out of the mark.

In-Depth Guides

Deep Dives

Comprehensive guides to level up specific areas of your sailing.

The Complete Guide to Two-Boat Testing

How to set up, execute, and analyse two-boat tuning sessions for maximum speed gains.

Level 2+

Pre-Season Preparation Checklist

Everything you need to do before the first race of the season — boat, body, and mind.

All Levels

Understanding Sail Shape: A Visual Guide

Learn to read your sail shape and make real-time adjustments for different conditions.

Level 1+

Championship Series Strategy

How to manage a multi-race series, handle discard strategy, and peak at the right moment.

Level 3

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