Hey, What’s in Your Bag?
Different skippers and crews have different beliefs about what and how much gear should be brought onboard for a race. Here, I’m going to talk about a typical windward / leeward racing on a keel boat and what I put in my gear bag on any given day. Overall, I try to keep the gear as light as possible. But, I also want to know that I have enough with me to feel prepared and have a comfortable day […]
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So, Where Did That Logo Come From?
You may be wondering where the Race Girl Talk and Race Girl Race logos have come from. Well, here’s the story just in case you need to put your mind at ease. RaceGirl partnered with Shaun Boland for creation of the RaceGirlTalk and RaceGirlRace logos. Shaun is a talented graphic designer and cartoonist who writes the cartoon Bol’s Eye. It’s pretty hilarious – if you want some light hearted humor, you can check it out at www.bolseye.com. Shaun took time […]
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How to Tie a Figure Eight Knot
The figure eight knot is a simple knot that is easy to tie. It’s incredibly useful at the same time. This is a knot that I use to prevent losing the end of halyards ort other lines through blocks or clutches. I also use it to tie my harness on when I go up the mast. But then, I trace the tail back through a second time. I’m going to show you the simple figure eight here. If you want […]
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Thoughts on Sailing Fitness
Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with Harry Legum, owner of Annapolis Sailing Fitness, for a discussion about just that — sailing fitness. So, you may be asking yourself why this guy is qualified to comment on fitness – especially sailing fitness. During the conversation, I learned that Harry spent time as a lifeguard, in the army and as a paramedic, and training in martial arts before he became a personal trainer. For him, it all connects through […]
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How to Tie a Bowline
The bowline is one of the most used knots in the time I’ve spent on the water. On many racing boats, it is ued to attach halyards (the lines that raise the sail) and sheets (the lines that trim the sails) to the sails. Often, it’s just assumed the people know how to tie this knot (read as – tie it quickly and confidently in a fast moving race situation). When I started racing, I had tied bowlines many times – […]
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