The end of the season is a chance to look beyond results and work out what is actually holding your sailing back. The end of the summer racing season is a really useful time to think about what comes next. It is easy to finish one season and immediately start filling the calendar with winter training weekends. But before doing that, there is one important question to answer: What do you actually need to get better at? Rather than simply aiming to “get better at racing” or try

At the end of a training day, junior sailors don’t need more information. They need clear information they can use tomorrow. Video is one of the most powerful coaching tools available. It bridges the gap between what a sailor thinks they’re doing and what they’re actually doing. But the way video is delivered makes all the difference. I have found that the use short clips of near-perfect execution hits the best with sailors. This is because it’s based on how junior sailors a

Every sailor you coach is different — and the most effective coaches are those who adapt their approach based on who’s in front of them, the moment in training, and the long-term development goals. Research in sports psychology and leadership provides valuable insights into why flexibility in coaching styles work, and how to make it work for you. Core coaching styles Directive / autocratic (command) Defined by clear, coach-led decisions—vital for emergencies, beginners, or sa