When Turbulent Flow Happens in Sailing
An airplane stalls and falls out of the sky when the wings stop producing as much lift, similar to when turbulent air flow happens in sailing…
Entries by Grant Headifen
Holding a Constant Heading while Adjusting the Sails
We’re heading to a specific point on land or a compass heading. Thus we need to keep the sails flying effectively…
Luffing and Backwinding Sails
Luffing is when the sail is flapping in the wind. Back winding happens usually right before luffing occurs.
More Basic Sail Twist
The wind at the top of the mast has more heeling leverage on the boat than the wind lower…
Belize Yacht Charter and Sailing Vacations
Thinking of a “The Jewel” Belize yacht charter and sailing vacation? We have got some of the answers and suggestions for you here.
Sail Twist Basics
How can the wind direction be different between the top of the mast and the bottom?
Basic Telltale Control continued
Controlling the telltales by making course adjustments – when making the woolies fly by making course adjustments the rule is…
SAINT MARTIN YACHT CHARTER & SAILING VACATIONS
Thinking of a Grenada yacht charter and sailing vacation? We have got some of the answers and suggestions for you here.
High Wind and Gust Management in Sailing
Professional sail trimmers deal with high winds and gusts by managing the traveler and mainsheet simultaneously. The fairlead position…
Best Angle to the Wind when Sailing
Here’s a diagram to show you what “degrees off the wind” means. Sails, unlike wings, get their shape from the wind pressure against the fabric….
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