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Why you’re not fast on the reach (and what to do about it)
It is surprisingly common to see boats lose precious ground on the reach—sometimes without even realising it. Yet for a leg that often...
Dylan Collingbourne
18 hours ago2 min read
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The Power of Pre-Race Routines - Why Good Sailors Don’t Just Wing It
Having a pre-race routine isn’t about superstition or going through the motions. It’s a system to help you: Make better decisions Spot...
Dylan Collingbourne
Jul 241 min read
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What smart sailors do in the 5 minutes before the start
The 5 minutes before the start —they feel like a blur of jostling boats and some shouting going on between boats. But for smart sailors,...
Dylan Collingbourne
Jul 122 min read
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The value of two-boat testing
Want to supercharge your training? Pair up with a buddy boat! Two-boat testing is one of the fastest ways to find real gains—especially...
Dylan Collingbourne
Jul 11 min read
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UK Tera Inlands 2025 - Regatta Fleet
This past weekend at Burton Sailing Club, the Rooster RS Tera UK Inland Championships delivered everything you’d want from a national...
Dylan Collingbourne
Jul 12 min read
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Getting Race-Ready: Rooster RS Tera UK Inlands at Burton SC This Weekend
This weekend, the RS Tera fleet heads to Burton Sailing Club  for the Rooster RS Tera UK Inland Championships  – and we’re kicking things...
Dylan Collingbourne
Jun 251 min read
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Decoding Oscillating and Persistent Shifts
One of the biggest tactical gains in sailboat racing often happens before the start gun: figuring out what the wind is doing. Two common...
Dylan Collingbourne
Jun 62 min read
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Why Group Training Makes You a Better Sailor
When it comes to improving your sailing, nothing beats time on the water—but how you train makes a big difference. One of the most...
Dylan Collingbourne
May 292 min read
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Top 3 Mistakes at the Leeward Gate (and How to Fix Them)
The leeward gate is an area for massive gains, but can also lead to big mistakes! Here are three common errors and how to style them out:...
Dylan Collingbourne
May 201 min read
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