Technique Tips Blogs

Rooster's lucky break. In 1998 I gave Robert Scheidt (current world number one in the then laser class) a Polilite® 7mm mainsheet...

1.Make sure you start on bigger kit as this will make the start of the winging journey much less painful. For example,...

After experiencing some crazy winds at the weekend, I realised that it was time to change my rudder pull down rope. Not...

If you are a keen topper sailor then this tip might just be for you!Do you struggle keeping the boat flat or...

I have been shown current flow diagrams that sailors use to show strength and direction. They are generally confusing - especially for...

How you recover your boat safely with an onshore breeze depends on the type of boat you sail. As a Stokes Bay...

Unzipping the Rooster Digital Downloaded zip file on a Macbook/OSX/iPad You should have a web page & email like the below screen snap,...

Rachel Goetting SailWinter and Pandemic Sailing Fitness Tips and Balance Trainingorcise LLC. With winter just around the corner and the world still...

Perfecting the RS400 Gybe in a 16 knots of Breeze. I plugged in my 'Speed Puck' get some numbers and help us focus...

I have been teaching sailing for 9 years in total and I have really enjoyed my time I have spent instructing. I...

San Francisco Roll - YouTube After experiencing the 2005 Tyne Tees Laser Qualifier where the UK Laser Standard, Radial and 4.7 fleets...

Lee Shore Launching in a Laser/ILCA - YouTube Launching on a lee shore can be daunting but in a Laser/ILCA it’s relatively...