WHY YOUR FW STARTS NEED TO BE BETTER (Pt II)
Posted on 15 June, 2010 | 3 Comments
Without a doubt, the most crucial part of any race is how you get off the startline. Sailing off the line at the favoured end in clean air, ahead of your competitors allows you to control the fleet in to the first tack and help cement your position in to the first upwind mark. That [...]
...Continue ReadingSneak Peek at VMG Blades
In recent seasons the number of worldwide custom fin manufacturers has increased and sailors around the world have begun to see new fin names popping up on equipment lists on the World Tour Events. One of those names that has been popping up in recent times is VMG Blades, a new fin company based in [...]
[Read More]Ceri Williams & the GP World Tour
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 [...]
[Read More]To The Leeward Mark: Advanced Tactics
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 [...]
[Read More]Pro FW Desktop Wallpapers
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 [...]
[Read More]Everything You Should Know About FW Fins.
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 [...]
[Read More]Yes, I listen; something new.
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 [...]
[Read More]GPS Training: Improve Your Tactics (Pt I)
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 [...]
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Very nice article. "Thinking outside the box"....
a nother point just to squeze it out in stronger w...
Nice article. I seem to remember that the distanc...
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