Sailing Article Database
Welcome to SailingSmarter's Sailing Article Database. Here you will find an immense collection of "how to" sailing articles from around the web. Reading these articles is a sure way to improve your sailing ability. If you know of an article that we've missed, feel free to send the link to admin@sailingsmarter.com.
Controlling the Laser's New Controls
This is an article from Sailing World, written by top American Laser sailor Andrew Campbell. This article touches on just about everything you need to know if you want to sail a laser properly. Detailed description of the rigging is followed by some tuning suggestions.
http://sailingworld.com/from-the-experts/boat-speed/controlling-the-lasers-new-controls-21357278.htmlRunning Rigging 101
Here's some suggestions on some different rigging choices/options... described for a J22, but applicable to many more boats.
http://www.usaj22.com/running_rigging.htmlRig Development for the 2007 America's Cup
Link Rig Development for the 2007 Americas Cup
Southern spars is a leader in the advancement of rigging technology, and here they discuss some of the advances made in the 2007 edition of the AC.
Carbon Sails and A-Spinns
Some of the newer technologies in sail making and design are described here. Good stuff to know if you're in the market for some new rags.
http://www.jworld-sailing.com/ep-carbon-sails.htmMainsail Battens
Battens have a significant impact on your mainsail's shape and your boatspeed. Here's how to install, select, and adjust your mainsail's battens to gain a speed edge.
http://www.jworld-sailing.com/ullman-battens.htmJ24 Used Boat Buyers Guide
This is a handy article going over some of essentials if you are in the market for a used J/24. The same ideas apply to nearly all used boat shopping.
http://www.j24class.org/usa/faqs/usedguid.htm