Spot Guide: The Lake’s Morning Northerly
An early wake-up for glassy water and a steady northerly that dies by noon.
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A Beginner’s Glossary of Wind Words
From backing to veering, the vocabulary you will hear on every beach and forecast.
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Five Things a Weather Model Can’t See
Valley channelling, sea temperature and three more reasons to look outside.
Understanding Gust Factor on Your Forecast App
Why 18 gusting 30 is a very different day from 22 gusting 26.
Tow Launch Explained for Flatland Pilots
How a winch tow gets pilots airborne where there is no hill.
Letter From the Club Committee: Launch Area Etiquette
The beach is getting busier. Here are the five rules we are asking everyone to follow.
Coaching Camps
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Camp Week on the Lagoon
Five days on the water with two coaches and eight riders.
Video review every evening, rescue boat cover all day.
Pump Maintenance: Keeping Your Wing Leak-Free
Hoses, valves and one cheap o-ring that saves a session.
Onboard: First Unhooked Raley on a 9m
A helmet-cam view of Tomas finally sticking the raley he has been crashing all summer.
Sailing Upwind Faster With Better Sheet Tension
Telltales, twist and the small adjustments that add half a knot.