Points of sail, boat types, and sailing.
Stuck in a calm? Learn how to read the Beaufort scale, use apparent wind, and time your tacks to keep moving when the breeze fades.
Most sailors think close-hauled is the fastest way upwind, but the truth is the beam reach wins on speed. Here's why, and when to trade speed for poin...
Think the beam reach is your speed zone? Think again. The fastest point of sail depends on apparent wind. Here's the truth.
We debunk the myth that the beam reach is always fastest. Learn why apparent wind and sail trim matter more than point of sail, and how to rig for rea...
We treat the beam reach as a maintenance-free sweet spot, but it's the worst place to inspect your rig. Here's why you should deliberately sail close-...