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A length of tape reduces drag. Its got to be faster right...?

Finding water in your boat can be frustrating. Here is how to identify where it is getting in. A lot of boats have breathe holes, tape this up before testing for leaks.

Tip for making rigging that bit easier

This is what happens when water is allowed to sit in the internal hull of a boat.

Looking to improve your or other sailors roll tacks? Try letting go of your tiller and tacking once, twice or multiple times.

Quick guide to setting the kicker in an Optimist dinghy for strong winds. Sorry about the audio, it was windy! Strong winds means when the sailor is hiking upwind and having to ease the mainsheet in gusts. Lots of kicker will make the boat easier to sail upwind and reduce leech twist and therefore rolling downwind. Ideally also look to rake the mast forwards to balance the centre of effort in the sail and avoid excess weather helm in strong winds.

Can't afford a big boat? Get a Laser and make believe.... Another bit of silliness to try in a Laser. Helps develop feel and power control; is fun and impresses spectators.

A short description of how to perform the falling leaf on the start line to hold position, the latter part can be very effective to create a gap to leeward.

Lward mark opposite tacks

What are the strenghts and weaknesses of the 5 clips, Rank them in order of best to worst.

Spock 540 on the lake in Cape Town 2008