FJ’s are easier to sail heavy. Don’t psych yourself out as much in light air if you think you are “heavy.” Roll the boat very aggressively, and keep the boat flat, and you can compete against lighter teams. The FJ has a narrower waterline. 420’s are in fact more weight sensitive at the extremes.. that […]
Read more "WAC Practice Notes, 3-9-2016"TODAY Given the missing sailors for our first regatta, today will be a boat-handling day with new teams, and maybe a few fleet races. We will then do some team racing. (see PLAN below) These new teams are nothing other than to give a look at what we will have for this weekend, and to […]
Read more "Practice Plan Tuesday 3-8-2016"Hi CHANGE OF PLANS Due to a scheduling conflict, we will go to WAC on Wednesday, rather than Tuesday. Apologies! Here is the team I’d like to go to WAC on Wednesday. Connor Camille Aidan Shiv Stephanie Blair Caroline Parker Stephen Caroline Peter Austin Abby Jack Sophie FIRST REGATTA ON SUNDAY 13 MARCH Top team […]
Read more "Practice Plan Monday 3-7-2016"Starting Lineups (Blake will rotate in) FTL upwind tack/ stop-start. (3 whistles releases to a game) DW gybe/wing on-off/ stop boat Mark 3 Trap or Die, 3 on 3! (1-4-6) Mark 4 Trap or Die, 3 on 3! (1-4-6) 3 on 3 full game. End with Fleet race windsprint with all boats, with different crew combos.
Read more "Practice Plan Friday, 3/4/2016"Light wind shifting 40 degrees to the right, plus 37 degree temps, made for challenging practice conditions. We actually got, I think, the most out of a not-so-great sailing day. Things to learn today were: beginning to remember what team racing boat-handling is all about. Stops/starts, controlling speed, controlling height at low/no speeds. Instantly recognizing, […]
Read more "Practice Notes, 3/3/2016"1. Warm up. Stay close to each other out there so we can begin quickly. Goal for today is NOT to team race, but to remember/re-learn team race boat handling and simple tactics. Work with your crew/skipper and teammate to get better at simple TR moves. TEAMS Connor/Caroline(RED) vs. Steph/Stephen(BLACK) Peter/Sam(Green) vs. Jack/Abby(BLUE) Will, rotate […]
Read more "Practice Plan 3/3/2016"Practice 3/1/2016 NOTE: I am very sorry, but my Severn School email is not working anymore. I am quite sure I have missed emails from some of you. Please re-send to: tom@sail1design.com PAUL REVERE PUTS 1 LANTERN IN THE OLD NORTH CHURCH FOR US TOMORROW Workout on campus with Coach Duncan. Wind speed/Water temp combo […]
Read more "Practice Notes, 3-1-2016"MY CONTACT INFO It seems my active Severn School email was short-lived. I am reachable now only at tom@sail1design.com Sorry for that. BOAT RIGGING We will rig boats from 1500-1630 Thursday and Friday, and Monday if needed. Hold on to your hats tonight and tomorrow, will be windy (tornado watch(!) in the Carolinas as well). […]
Read more "Sailing Team Notes, Updates, 2/24/2015"In late 2012 Thomas Barrows and Joe teamed up to train in the 49er class with their sights set on qualifying as the United States representative at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Though they raced against each other a few times in junior sailing, the pairing met in 2008 when Joe started his freshmen year at Yale. During the two […]
Read more "Severn Alum Joe Morris Qualifies for Olympics!"
