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I Win, or I Learn
There is a fantastic scene in the baseball movie Moneyball where Brad Pitt’s character walks into the players’ locker room after another loss. He is disgusted to see some of the players…
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Tips on Purchasing Used Sails
Purchasing a brand new sail should be a rewarding experience, like applying a fresh coat of varnish on your teak or rerigging with new sheets and halyards. For those on a budget (i.e. “most…
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The Value of Rail Meat
A few years ago, I was invited to race on a fairly new, hot racing boat here in SoCal for a popular race. The invitation was exciting–this was a fast boat with a mostly younger crew of…
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CONTRAST COUNTS: MAKE YOUR SAIL NUMBERS SEEN
2025 L30 North American Championship. Photo © L30 International Class Association & Anastasia Kolesnichenko. Perhaps one of the more overlooked sections of the Racing Rules of Sailing is…
TECHNIQUE
15 TIPS FOR GETTING INTO LOCAL RACING
Entering the local racing scene can be both exciting and intimidating, especially for those new to the sport. However, with the right approach and mindset, even beginners can find…
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SIREN WINS DOUBLEHANDED LIGHTSHIP RACE
This June, I am starting my second Singlehanded Transpac Race. As a lead-up event, a friend and I entered my Santa Cruz 33, SIREN, in the Doublehanded Lightship Race, a 25 mile course…