Before any race in sailing begins there is always a five minute start sequence which allows people to get themselves ready and on the line before go. Unlike in running, we can’t just walk up to the line and start moving when the gun goes. It is almost impossible to have a boat completely stationary …
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Protest! Do Your Turns!
In sailing we have a number of rules which are designed to make races (and general sailing) safer and easier to manage. Our sport is what we call “self-governed” which means that if we break one of those rules, we are supposed to carry out the penalty on our own, without it being enforced by …
Water, Water Everywhere… and Most of it’s in my Boat
Whenever anyone finds out that I’m a sailor, their first questions are almost always “have you ever capsized?” and “isn’t it cold in winter?” The answer to both is, yes, I have capsized a lot. And yes, it is very, very cold. Very cold. Capsizes happen much more easily than you might think, resulting in …
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Fairy Lights and Motivational Tinsel
In my opinion you can never have too much tinsel at Christmas. That idea was reinforced in my mind by the competitors at this year’s RYA Winter Championships in Largs who went all out decorating their boats for the last event of 2019. It’s become tradition at the Winters that whoever has the best decorated …
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