Last week, we talked about different larger sailing vessels that were common in the 17th, and 18th. and 19th centuries and how they were used. While much of the same terminology is used to ...

Moding involves three ways of sailing upwind: sailing in a VMG mode, which is the best angle and speed for your boat in the given conditions; sailing in a high mode, which means higher and slower ...

Where the prospect of traveling downwind faster than the wind once inspired thousands of internet arguments and heated debates in physics classrooms, an upwind sail just isn't as provocative.

In the headsail chapter, we will learn that on most boats while sailing upwind, the headsail trimmer is limited or guided by the position of the spreaders. The leech of the main, however ...

There are a number of methods for sailing upwind, but generally only up to a certain angle. [rctestflight] wondered if there was some way of sailing straight upwind instead and built this rotary ...

Vikings likely sailed farther offshore, navigating by stories and island harbors. Jarrett’s voyages show the boats’ stability ...

Sailing is especially exciting for first-­timers. One of the coolest things is sailing upwind, even just around the bay. You’re going to feel the wind on your face, you’re going to hear the sail.

Lucky, a custom Juan K designed Maxi, has been an offshore weapon for over a decade, scoring triumphs in the Atlantic Ocean ...

The 2025 PONANT Sydney Noumea Yacht Race has concluded with all three competing yachts now officially retired.