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Sean OBrien — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 10:14:19 -0500

Ceri Williams & the GP World Tour

Sean OBrien — Sat, 31 May 2008 23:04:56 -0500

The playground for the Formula Windsurfing Class has stepped up to a new level in 2008 with the creation of the Grand Prix World Tour; six events across two continents showcasing the talents of the world’s best windsurfing racers. Already, with a very successful first event under its belt in Sines, Portugal, the GP World Tour now [...]

To The Leeward Mark: Advanced Tactics

Sean OBrien — Mon, 19 May 2008 06:44:50 -0500

Now that you’ve made it to the windward mark, you have reached the final section of the lap/race approaching the final drag to the finish. The downwind leg to the leeward mark is usually a fast-paced, sprint race with high tensions and lots of pressure for the lead boats as it is almost always the [...]

Pro FW Desktop Wallpapers

Sean OBrien — Tue, 06 May 2008 00:59:54 -0500

A short while ago someone asked if there were any good images out there of Pro Formula sailors they could use as desktop wallpapers. A short scout of the windsurfing sites out there and it was quickly decided that there isn’t a single desktop wallpaper out there of anyone sailing Formula bar the small few [...]

Everything You Should Know About FW Fins.

Sean OBrien — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:48:19 -0500

One of the single most important aspects to your FW setup is what is under your feet; fins. As a result, fins have been somewhat an aspect that people obsess about a little too much. As it stands right now, there are 4 mainstream fin makers in the World who’s fins are actively being used on [...]

Yes, I listen; something new.

Sean OBrien — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 09:37:06 -0500

There’s been a number of emails received here about the contrast and clarity issues associated with a dark website with light text. As a result, I’ve decided to update the design to reflect the opposite; dark text on a light background. Please bear with me as I iron out all the new bugs associated with [...]

GPS Training: Improve Your Tactics (Pt I)

Sean OBrien — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 23:25:24 -0500

One of the most difficult aspects of improving your time around the course is understanding and applying tactics. A plethora of fantastic sailing books have been written on tactics but the simple fact of the matter is you only get so good by reading; real world experience goes a very long way and most likely [...]

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

Sean OBrien — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:21:09 -0500

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 [...]

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

Sean OBrien — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 02:34:33 -0500

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 [...]

To The Windward Mark: Advanced Tactics

Sean OBrien — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:15:29 -0600

We’ve already looked at how to get a great start in FW racing, but what about after the start? The first upwind beat to the windward mark is certainly the most important leg of the race, and with the trend for shorter races on the Pro FW Circuit these days, your position at the first [...]