You could spend days sifting through all the different sailing magazines out there, each one discussing anything from boat building, cruising, or racing, trying to find one magazine that really hits home with you. Although I am a fan of many different magazines, on many different sailing topics, when it comes to racing Sailing World magazine has it down. As you read, however, you have to distract yourself from the adds pushing the newest most expensive equipment, clothing and technology which can lower your course time a few seconds. Besides this subtle point, you can consistently find several well written articles on many pertinent racing topics applicable to any tear of racing.
In this months issue, May 2008, there are columns on racing technique, tactics, and rules, as well as interesting news in the world of racing. The news is very informative and covers topics from the Barcelona World Race, collegiate standings, to the new full length sailing movie on the trans pac due to be released this fall. With all this very applicable information, there is also quite a bit of info that appeals to the wealthy racers out there who can afford the newest and greatest spinnaker material or new developments in two wheal steering systems.
If you are not interested in a subscription , which I highly recommend, you can stop by the sailing center and browse through the magazine sitting at one of our picnic tables. Also check out Sailing World online at www.sailingworld.com
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Hi Joe: Thanks for taking the time to keep this MCSC Racing blog alive. I agree with your assessment on Sailing World Magazine. The article by Gary Jobson in this month's edition ("Lessons From On High") is a keeper and one all budding racers should read.
Thanks for the comment! I agree about the Gary Jobson article. I also enjoyed the story on Steve Fosset and the team who won the Barcelona World Race.
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