Understanding Yacht Polars, VPP and Boat Performance

Understanding Yacht Polars, VPP and Boat Performance

Understanding how fast your boat should actually go is key to making sure you get the most out of it. If you’ve ever wondered why speed over ground (SOG) isn’t the best guide to fast sailing or why some trips just feel sluggish despite good wind, then dive into polars...
Lesson Learned – Not all Cardinal Marks Are Lit

Lesson Learned – Not all Cardinal Marks Are Lit

First RORC race of the year, the De Guingand Bowl, out of the way over the weekend. A gentle, 100-mile, light airs race to Poole and back via Bembridge and St Catherines point. As a crew and skipper we learned a couple of things. Lesson One: Navionics isn’t always...
The Rock – Part Two – To Furl Or Not To Furl

The Rock – Part Two – To Furl Or Not To Furl

….stupid title must think of a better one for the next article… So in the last article I talked about the Fastnet Race and what was involved for the crew. We are now one month into our campaign. Our boat is back in the water and we have had a couple of weekends out on...
The Rock – Part One

The Rock – Part One

The Race This year is the 50th edition of the Fastnet race. Its run every two years. The first race was won by Jolie Brise in 1925. Jolie Breeze is still very actively sailed on the UK South Coast. This will be the second time that the race has been sailed from Cowes...