We’re all familiar with the phrase, “Hey buddy, what’s your angle? Everyone’s got an angle.” While the question clearly isn’t aimed at sailing, it’s still a good one for us. Having the right angle is ...

Windward, the direction from which the wind is blowing. The windward boat gets the wind before its opponent does and is in a generally favorable position. Leeward, the direction the wind is blowing.

Digital Edition: David Harper Sailing Blog 16 The following morning we got up, had breakfast and set sail. The wind was much lighter (fours and fives) and we were sailing downwind, which his much ...

A typical windy morning before a sailing race for St. Francis High School senior Jack Jorgensen starts when he arrives at the boat park at 9 a.m. The first race usually kicks-off a regatta at noon.

The Tartan 42 Great Whisper began Day 1 of the 2003 Sailing World Detroit NOOD regatta in fine fashion, blaring “Eye of the Tiger,” by the 80s band Survivor from their deck speakers on their way past ...