Laser Go-Fast Tips
go fast tips!
Here are a few resources we’ve found for sailors interested in raising their game (if you know of any more, let us know!)
- Intro to sailboat racing
a short PowerPoint presentation to introduce sailors to sailboat racing at WSC, including the start sequence, typical courses, and simple tactics - Michael Blackburn’s Sailing Mind Skills
the 2006 Laser world champ and fitness guru shares tips on improving your mental game - Rooster Sailing Hints & Tips
the coolest collection of boat handling tips on the web; check this out! - Bill’s Racing Checklist
performance goals to focus on at each step around the course - Bill’s Sailing Success Factors
an action plan to help you raise your game - Moving Up
a simple strategy to improve your performance (and results!)
video
- Robert Scheidt Video
watch the 8-time Laser world champion go upwind and downwind; great stuff! - CGRA Video Gallery
check out the Laser Performance Clinic videos, and especially Sailing Downwind in the Gorge - Bill’s YouTube page
Laser action in the Gorge featuring Brendan Casey, Derick Vranizan, Sean Kelly, and more; plus, LauraLee’s hot interviews from 2009 Laser Masters Worlds!
my favorite sailing blogs
- Improper Course
interesting insights on all things Laser from 3-time Masters world champ Doug Peckover and his wife Pam - Paul Goodison
a day in the life of the 2008 Olympic gold medalist - Center of Effort
great collection of Laser tips by Judith Krimski with lots of assist from Clay Johnson