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Boat Handling 

Boat handling can seem like a bit of a dark art to some of us and at times it can get pretty fraught if you don't know what you're doing, so here are a few tips...

Cruiser racing: clear crew roles
Cruiser racing: clear crew roles
Clear crew role(s) will help you put in a slick race performance
Cruiser racing: the start line
Cruiser racing: the start line
Know where the best possible place is on the start line.
Cruiser racing: race start signals
Cruiser racing: race start signals
Get the race start right and you could be on your way to winning!
Cruiser racing: yachts and equipment
Cruiser racing: yachts and equipment
Many organisers of offshore races wish to include in their specific event rules a requirement that competing boats must carry certain items of safety equipment.
Cruiser racing: ratings and handicaps
Cruiser racing: ratings and handicaps
Shape and size matter when it comes to a fair racing system.
Cruiser racing: the rules of racing
Cruiser racing: the rules of racing
A guide to some of the basic principles that you need to know when racing.
Cruiser racing: SIs and NORs
Cruiser racing: SIs and NORs
RYA Instructor Simon Jinks explains SI’s, NoRs and highlights the importance of checking your insurance policy.
Cruiser racing: how to get involved
Cruiser racing: how to get involved
Offshore or inshore racing, one-design or club racing –there is plenty of choice if you thinking about getting involved.
Cruiser racing: an introduction
Cruiser racing: an introduction
Many cruiser sailors do not race – until a competitor comes along...
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