How is steering downwind different from steering upwind? It takes more latent ability to steer a boat well on reaches and, especially, on runs. You’ll see a greater number of good helmsmen upwind than ...

It’s Day 5 at Key West Race Week and the forecast is for breeze and rain, increasing to more breeze and more rain. Awesome! Every sailboat is more fun to sail when the breeze is up and there will be ...

Sometimes having everything going for you — being the home team, having the fastest boat on the water and boasting the best boat-handling skills — does not translate into victories. The Tufts sailing ...