Ranked #1
6 - Some Basics of Upwind Geometry
6 - Some Basics of Upwind Geometry
In this podcast, we review laylines, ladder rungs, and the danger of getting to close to the edge of the course.
10 May 2014
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6mins
Ranked #2
37 - Tacking Choreography and Common Mistakes
37 - Tacking Choreography and Common Mistakes
The choreography of a perfect tack requires every team member to perform their job flawlessly. We can break those jobs d... Read more
13 Jul 2015
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10mins
Ranked #3
Sail Trim with Quantum Sailmaker, Will Paxton
Sail Trim with Quantum Sailmaker, Will Paxton
We sit down with six time national champion, Will Paxton, to discuss both upwind and downwind sail trim. Watch Paxton's... Read more
23 Nov 2014
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9mins
Ranked #4
31 - Success in Light Air, with Will Paxton
31 - Success in Light Air, with Will Paxton
Have you ever been drifting around a race course, when suddenly, a boat ghosts by as if powered by an ungodly force? It... Read more
18 Mar 2015
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10mins
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Ranked #5
Racing 101: Tacking on a Header
Racing 101: Tacking on a Header
We analyze two races on the same day and show just how much it changes your race to try and punch through headers, inste... Read more
16 Nov 2014
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6mins
Ranked #6
3 - Starting Strategies Episode Two – The Full Speed Approach
3 - Starting Strategies Episode Two – The Full Speed Approach
This short podcast shows how to avoid the crowd of “Reaching In, Reaching Out” starters and get clear air. The Vanderbi... Read more
18 Apr 2014
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6mins
Ranked #7
35 - The Art of Seamanship
35 - The Art of Seamanship
In this podcast, we tell the story of a boat that experienced serious structural damage from a very common type of accid... Read more
12 Jun 2015
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10mins
Ranked #8
18 - Improve Your Tacks
18 - Improve Your Tacks
Now you can finally tell when a tack is really good, or really terrible, and why. In this podcast we review the basics ... Read more
15 Aug 2014
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7mins
Ranked #9
4 - At the Leeward Mark, Never Leave the Zone
4 - At the Leeward Mark, Never Leave the Zone
In this podcast, we break down a chaotic rounding at a leeward gate. The conclusion: in your attempt to make a wide-an... Read more
26 Apr 2014
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5mins
Ranked #10
11 - Two Way To Sail Less Distance Part 2
11 - Two Way To Sail Less Distance Part 2
In this podcast, we review how to make sure you're sailing the least possible amount of distance by always being on the ... Read more
13 Jun 2014
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5mins
Ranked #11
24 - RACING 101: SHIFTING GEARS UPWIND
24 - RACING 101: SHIFTING GEARS UPWIND
Review the five gears of sailing, each designed for a different set of conditions or goals. Remember, just sitting in t... Read more
30 Oct 2014
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5mins
Ranked #12
17 - View From The Top Part 3: Trimming The Mainsail
17 - View From The Top Part 3: Trimming The Mainsail
In this podcast we look at the the draft depth and draft position of the upper, middle, and lower parts of the main. Bec... Read more
8 Aug 2014
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6mins
Ranked #13
22 - Wind Shadow and Covering
22 - Wind Shadow and Covering
A great introduction on how to use your wind shadow to cover someone, and how to escape a cover without losing too much ... Read more
27 Sep 2014
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7mins
Ranked #14
23 - Tactical Weapons: The Lee Bow
23 - Tactical Weapons: The Lee Bow
You can use your boat's wind wash to disturb the air of a sailboat by tacking directly underneath them, and slightly ahe... Read more
12 Oct 2014
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6mins
Ranked #15
21- IMPROVE YOUR TACKING PATTERN
21- IMPROVE YOUR TACKING PATTERN
The VMG polar charts in raceQs are a great tool to evaluate how quickly you complete and recover from your tacks. The VM... Read more
12 Sep 2014
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4mins
Ranked #16
38 - Race Tracking and Podcasts
38 - Race Tracking and Podcasts
As technology evolves protest hearings are evolving as well. If you plan to use a raceQs' GPS track at your protest hear... Read more
2 Aug 2015
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8mins
Ranked #17
19- The Jib - The View From The Top Part 4
19- The Jib - The View From The Top Part 4
Finishing out our four part series is this brief podcast on Jib draft depth and position. We also talk about how to see... Read more
22 Aug 2014
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4mins
Ranked #18
13 - Velocity Made Good
13 - Velocity Made Good
In this podcast we review VMG, or velocity made good, and essential concept that describes a boat progress to windward o... Read more
27 Jun 2014
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7mins
Ranked #19
8 - A Short Introduction to Leverage, Risk and Reward on the Upwind Leg
8 - A Short Introduction to Leverage, Risk and Reward on the Upwind Leg
In this podcast, we expand the upwind race geometry series by talking about the ladder rungs, the rhumb line, and buildi... Read more
27 May 2014
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5mins
Ranked #20
14 - The View From The Top: Using GeoVids to Analyze Sail Shape
14 - The View From The Top: Using GeoVids to Analyze Sail Shape
We have designed a cheap way to send your GoPro to to the top of the mast and record your race from the "top". This ang... Read more
8 Jul 2014
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6mins
