Dmitry Shteyn — Sailing Blog
A daily sailing notebook from Wisconsin: race strategy, regatta tactics, the Racing Rules of Sailing, wind and weather, knots and rigging, and what's working on Lake Michigan and the inland lakes.
Starting Late: Navigating Your First Ten Hours of Sailing
Learning to sail as an adult can feel like learning a new language. Here is how to spend your first ten hours on the water focusing on what actually matters for boat control.
Dmitry ShteynJul 18Playing the Lake Michigan Shoreline: The Lake Breeze Strategy
When you are racing near the Wisconsin shoreline during a hot July afternoon, understanding the thermal lake breeze can be the difference between a podium finish and the back of the pack.
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Dmitry ShteynJul 13Mastering Downwind Transitions in Shifting Inland Breezes
Learn how to manage the 'dead zone' and maintain momentum during downwind legs on gusty inland Wisconsin lakes.
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Dmitry ShteynJul 8Mastering the Upwind Layline in Shifty Lake Winds
Judging when to make your final tack to the windward mark is one of the hardest skills in club racing, especially when dealing with the oscillating breezes of Wisconsin’s inland lakes.
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Dmitry ShteynJul 4Mastering Lake Michigan's Morning Land Breeze
Learn how to capitalize on the cool morning air draining off the Wisconsin shoreline before the afternoon lake breeze takes over.
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Dmitry ShteynJul 1Mastering the Lee-Bow Effect: More Than Just a Lift
Learn how to use the lee-bow effect to pinch out opponents and gain a tactical advantage when crossing tacks in close-quarters racing.
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