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Archive for March, 2008

The Learning Plateau and how to climb off (Part II)

The Learning Plateau and how to climb off (Part II)

In the previous article we saw that the leaning curve for formula will have some plateaus and most likely if you spend some time analysing why this learning plateau has occurred, you just might find a few insights on how to improve. More often than not, it is the sailor, rather than the sails or [...]

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The Learning Plateau and how to climb off (Part I)

The Learning Plateau and how to climb off (Part I)

In the early stages of formula racing you may be on a steady learning curve. You improve the trim/tuning of your equipment and you gain confidence in sailing around a race course and applying the tactics you have learnt through experience. And then suddenly it happens… You have arrived at the mystical learning plateau. Most sailors that have seen this [...]

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Want to Improve? Recommended Reading

High Performance Sailing - Frank Bethwaite Sail Performance - C.A. Marchaj A Manual of Sail Trim - Stuart Walker Physics of Sailing Explained - Bryon Anderson Meteorology at the Millenium - International Geophysics Wind Strategy - Sail To Win