Lockwood Reveals Winning Windward Technique: Part 1

First part of a detailed technical article on windward sailing techniques by Ned Lockwood. Covers boat speed optimization, wave navigation, and mental attitude toward achieving maximum speed when sailing to weather. Includes practical tips on minute tiller adjustments, heel changes, and proper mental approach for consistently fast windward performance.

This is a summary. The full article text is © the Thistle Class Association — read the original scan via the link above.

• sailing technique
• windward sailing
• boat speed
• racing tactics