From your first Tuesday evening race to the Bermuda offshore — practical guides that cover the on-ramp, the rules, the safety requirements, and the major calendar.
Club racing vs offshore vs one-design, finding a crew position, what to bring, the six terms you need before your first race, and what actually matters at the start.
The five rules that cover 90% of racing situations, how the protest process actually works, the two-turn penalty, and the single most practical piece of advice for anyone new to the rules.
Safety requirements, the crew briefing every offshore sailor needs before departure, watch systems, seasickness protocol, and weather routing in the 48 hours before the start.
How to structure a racing season from spring to fall — key dates for Charleston, Block Island, Bermuda Race, Transpac, Pacific Cup, Bayview Mac, and Swiftsure, with booking timelines.