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Event Report, Hints and Tips, Steve's Blog, Video CritiqueRace 4 Snowflake 2013
As we prepared for race 4, the current was just still running upwind in the channel and starting to turn at the edges. We opted for a safe starboard end start. We had a transit...
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Hints and Tips, Steve's Blog, Video CritiqueLearning the New Toy – Merlin Racing
I always love the learning process working out what makes a boat tick. The key driver is time and an open mind, at least that’s what I keep telling myself. Time to experience and analyse ...
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Hints and Tips, Steve's Blog, Video CritiqueBoat Whisperer Video Critique Number 2
This is the second video analysis that I have offered here. I have a couple more to go to catch up, but please keep sending me your videos for analysis. Alex, you look like an...
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Hints and Tips, Steve's Blog, Video CritiqueThe Boat Whisperer – Video Critique
You will remember from my recent blog on Club Sailing vs Open Meeting Sailing vs Squad Sailing – that I was keen to help club sailors get better by helping to do a Boat Whisperer...
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Steve's BlogClub Sailing vs Open Meeting Sailing vs Squad Sailing
Probably the most talked of subject at sailing clubs up and down the country amongst sailing committees is the pros and cons of sailing in any of the titled genres: Club Sailing vs Open...
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Kit Bag, Steve's Blog, Team RoosterRooster 8.1 Nationals
Boats and Sailors Buzzing after a great second day at the Rooster 8.1 Nationals. With winds and heavy rain forecast for Sunday, there were some who decided not to return to Weir Wood for the second day of Rooster 8.1 racing. However, optimism was bubbling on the shore as the sailors rigged for a 10am … Read More
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Event Report, Steve's BlogLaser® Masters Europeans – Roses 2012
Having just completed the Laser® Masters Europeans in Roses I have a few moments to contemplate what a fantastic venue we were at. Roses is just north east of Barcelona and is surrounded by mountains...
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Event Report, Steve's BlogA Different Summer of Sailing
This summer was different to what I am normally used to. Its rare for me to miss out on the Laser® nationals, even though as a family we sail Laser® Radials (Sarah and I )...
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Hints and Tips, Steve's BlogRules – Just one to watch for
Now that summer regattas are really getting going, I found myself turning to my rule book. Not to try and protest someone out – but more to offer some advice to another sailor who found...
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Hints and Tips, Steve's Blog, Team RoosterDo you sail to your tell tales? Do you know your 4th Corner?
What a title – sorry for its length – but after racing at the weekend many of these issues were apparent and I am not sure how to tie them together in a story –...
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