Dr Tim Herzog explains why sleep is important to performance and general functioning. He provides tips for sleep optimization and explains the Reaching Ahead Mental Performance program...
Larry Lemieux: forsaking an Olympic medal to save lives. The Canadian Finn sailor had a very serious shot at winning a medal at the 1988 Olympic Regatta at windy Pusan in Korea. But there were bigger things at stake...
How can sailors from small nations possibly compete against the big teams with multimillion dollar backing? A number of competitors - people like Pavlos Kontides of Cyprus and Sime Fantela of Croatia - continue to prove that with the right attitude and approach, it is possible to get to the very top. Even more remarkable has been Sime and Mihovil Fantela's rapid rise to the top of the 49er fleet, winning the Worlds just 18 months after getting into the Olympic skiff for the first time. Here Sime tells Sailjuice about his approach to the business of winning....
Carnac is popular with classes ranging from Toppers to 18ft Skiffs, and welcomes huge fleets at Eurocat. Andy Rice has tips for sailing at the Breton venue.
Racing ratings can seem confusing and overwhelming. This article by Quantum Sails explains how ratings work, decipher the various systems, and help you maximize your ratings to ensure your best shot at the podium...
Since the IMOCA60s were announced as being one of the two classes for the Ocean Race in 2022 there has been plenty of speculation about how a breed of boats designed to be sailed single handed would work when sailed by a full crew...
It was a belter of a leg. With a forecast for 30kts on the nose and wind against tide, the Gibraltar Strait provided a sharp focus for the leg from Cascais to Alicante.
Andy Rice catches up with two of the world's top 49er sailors. Joining us for an entertaining look back at some perfect skiff racing conditions are Ben Bildstein & Iago Marra...
It was a belter of a leg. With a forecast for 30kts on the nose and wind against tide, the Gibraltar Strait provided a sharp focus for the leg from Cascais to Alicante.