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    Better broaching for singlehanders

    After singlehanded broaching lots and lots and lots of times, I’ve learned a few lessons that I thought I’d pass along. You can download my paper here: https://www.sugarsync.com/pf/D7718709_68878570_6221527 And don’t forget the paper I wrote on the invaluable gybing without shifting the pole...
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    Robin Knox-Johnston report on knockdowns in the Golden Globe

    Very interesting report by Sir Robin (That's what his friends call him) on knock downs in the Golden Globe, and the use of warps or drogues. Well worth reading for all of us who one day dream of sailing in 70 knot winds and 70 foot waves.
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    Gybing

    You're all familiar with the main-first gybing method. It was first taught to me by a Figaro sailor. I just ran across this really good video about it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j5ec7PP87s&t=3s What I've always pushed is the idea that for short term situations, it's not necessary to...
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    Pelagic Autopilot - any experiences?

    I'm looking for a new autopilot for my Olson 30 after my 10 year old Raymarine finally died. I see California company Pelagic is claiming several users from our group (http://pelagicautopilot.com) including an Olson 30 and other boats of similar ilk. What are your experiences with it? Can...
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    Follow up study for Singlehanded Sailing Tips book

    The time has come to see if there is an actual benefit arising from the recommendations in Chapter 15 of my Singlehanded Sailing Tips book (or chapter 8B in the free version), and the Meals Planning considerations paper (elsewhere in these forums). My goal has always been to improve the sport...
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    Webb Chiles interview

    Check out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEVF6L7BgSw for an hour long interview with Webb Chiles. I'd think that there is no one who more fully represents the singlehanded sailor as we know it.
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    Meal planning for SH performance improvement

    I have completed my paper on "Considerations in meal and nutrition planning for improved performance in trans-oceanic singlehanded sailing races" I think it should help to reduce fatigue/lethargy and improve racing performance. Comments and questions are always welcome. Andy
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    Singlehanded tips book now published on real paper

    Hi everyone. My Singlehanded Tips book has now been published on real paper by the good folks at McGraw Hill / International Marine. It was printed last week and will be on the shelves soon. I see that it is available for pre-order on Amazon. Just search for Singlehanded Sailing. The current...
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    Jeanne Socrates heads out .... again!

    Jeanne, SHTP racer from 2006, has just left Victoria on her third non-stop circumnavigation attempt. She has gone around twice, but was forced to stop both times. The second time after a 360 at Cape Horn...
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    Singlehanded Winning Attitude Study is Complete

    I have finished my study on “How to Maintain a Winning Attitude for the Duration of a Long Distance Singlehanded Race” based on the 2012 SH Transpac. Seven of the racers completed twice daily surveys on their moods, attitudes and how aggressively they sailed. I compared this with a study...
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    Update on SHTP racer competitiveness study

    I've got a half dozen racers signed up to take part in the study. This is good, but I'd really like to get a dozen of you on board to get the best possible result. I've been given support from a sports PhD from South Africa and a sailing coaching expert in the U.K. in developing the study and...
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    Detailed study on competitive/winning attitude during Transpac

    I've been given Ron's OK to do a detailed study on maintaining a competitive/winning attitude during the SH Transpac. Here is my idea: There have been several studies done on how singlehanders deal with stress during long races. I have referenced all of these in my book. However, I have not...
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    Singlehanded Tips & Techniques book - Download for FREE

    I've written a book "Thoughts, Tips, Techniques & Tactics for Singlehanded Sailing" that you can download for FREE. It's available as a PDF on the San Francisco Singlehanded Sailing Society website at http://sfbaysss.org/tipsbook The book, all 146 pages (70,00 words) is formatted to be easily...
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    AIS during the TP. Experiences?

    Did anyone have any good or bad or neutral experiences with their AIS systems during the Transpac? Did it add more safety than other measures?
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    Audio books for the trip - free

    Newcomers to the TP will be surprised by the amount of dull time when the boat is sailing itself perfectly. I've been listening to classic audio books that you can download free from librivox.org I'd suggest that you download a bunch of books to you MP3 player. I've really enjoyed both...
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