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The Science Bit: Basic Sailing Theory

Including why the boat moves and a bluffer's guide to the main points of sailing.  

Jon Emmett talks... Windy gybes

Jon's expert advice on high performance assymetric spinnaker gybes in strong winds

Before You Go Sailing - Pre Start Checks

This sailing article on pre-start checks covers: What to check before any short sailing trip What to check before a longer sailing trip