May 2013 Issue

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Racing Articles
- Get into Sailboat Racing
Getting into sailboat racing if you have a boat or want to crew on a boat: Where to race; Getting your boat rating; Getting numbers for your sail; learning the ropes, rules,etc - The PHRF Boat Ratings Process
How the boat rating process works and how to get your boat rated - The Rules in Brief - From US Sailing
A brief introduction to the racing rules, but enough to get you out there and racing. No one completely knows the rules perfectly, but you don't need to - The Racing Flags and Sounds
The race flags and sounds that you need need know to race your boat. Download an image file of race flags - Light Wind Racing
How to make your boat sail well in light winds - Words to Sail By
Lots of miscellaneous tips to sail and race by, like: "Check the top full-length batten after every tack or jibe"; or "A smooth, clean boat bottom has more speed effect than new sails" — and many more - Race Committee Duty
Working on a race committee boat or other race committee duty - The Art of the Start
How to get a good start in a race - Sailing a Fast Reaching Leg
How to make your boat go fast on a reaching leg - Getting the Best Speed from Our Steed
What are some of the things you can do to get more speed from your boat
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