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Racing Tips & Resources

…David Dellenbaugh, visit the Speed and Smarts website.   Dave Perry’s Racing Rules: Quiz 23 Quiz 23 Boats W (a windward boat) and L (a leeward boat) are reaching towards…

Speed & Smarts: In light air, go for better pressure

…This will usually help your performance much more than finding good shifts in wind direction. For more racing tips and resources from David Dellenbaugh, visit the Speed and Smarts website….

Speed & Smarts: In heavy air, play the shifts

…mark. That’s why, in windy conditions, it’s better to sail for shifts instead of puffs. For more racing tips and resources from David Dellenbaugh, visit the Speed and Smarts website….

Speed & Smarts: Sail the longer tack first

…longer tack. And your odds improve as the two tacks become more and more uneven. For more racing tips and resources from David Dellenbaugh, visit the Speed and Smarts website….

Speed & Smarts: Watch out for other boats’ wind shadows

…a boat’s bad air, especially if you’re on a lift or going the right way. For more racing tips and resources from David Dellenbaugh, visit the Speed and Smarts website….

Speed & Smarts: Sail toward the next shift

…you end up on a higher ladder rung than boats that went the other way. For more racing tips and resources from David Dellenbaugh, visit the Speed and Smarts website….

Speed & Smarts: Follow your strategic plan

…in control of your race. Don’t let other boats keep you from following your strategy. For more racing tips and resources from David Dellenbaugh, visit the Speed and Smarts website….

Must-Read Book Recommendations from America’s Top Coaches and Athletes

…Perry, 5-time US Match Racing Champion – “All good sailors should subscribe to Speed and Smarts.” Fred Strammer, Sailing Performance Training Co-Owner – “Every sailor should be reading this if…

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…Professional tactician and race coach Steve Hunt Rules expert and leading industry consultant Dave Perry Weather specialist and US Sailing Team advisor Chelsea Carlson of Sea Tactics Speed and Smarts…