For our third weekend of training, we went to Hayling Island Sailing Club where we were focusing on starting in tides due to our nationals for 2026 being hosted in a tidal venue. We split the two days into two different categories: Starting preparation on day 1 and starting manoeuvres and nailing a good start on day 2 with a putting it all together session in the afternoon on the Sunday. Preparation before you even launch Unfortunately there was not enough wind on the Saturd

The second weekend at Draycote, we had the goal on focusing on how to get ahead early in the race and how to maintain the lead. We highlighted the “pinch points” around the race course and if we can gain in these to get ahead, the race will become much easier. Start smart: "Popping out" A strong race begins before GO. We are looking to “Pop out ahead”. To do this we need to: Get a good trigger pull: You must hit the line at speed, with the boat fully set up and accelerating

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

Our second weekend was held at WPNSA focused on one important aspect of performance sailing: speed . Not just “pull the sail in and pull some ropes and hope” speed, but as a squad we wanted to build deeper understanding of how the flow around the boat and sail creates the power that makes speed possible. Understanding flow & sail shape We began by looking at how air attaches to the sail. When flow stays smooth, the boat accelerates; when it breaks away, the boat stalls. The

We kicked off our first Feva training squad weekend out at Hayling Island SC with a great opening session focused on boat handling, downwind modes, and refining teamwork between helm and crew. Conditions were too light on the Saturday meaning we covered theory and then managed to hit the water for the afternoon. Sunday brought more breeze focusing on boat handling in 15-20 knots. Boat handling foundations We started with the basics: balance, trim, and clean coordination in ma

The first Rutland weekend of the winter brought some great racing and learnings, giving everyone the chance to focus on tactical decision-making and how to create opportunities when behind. When behind - how to get ahead Sometimes, there will be reasons why we may get behind such as poor starts, penalties, or bad decisions. The key is knowing how to gain back from it. We used the Upwind diamonds framework to map out the racecourse and identify small, structured gains — from