Racing Tips
A series of Racing Tips articles have appeared in the Chichester Harbour News and Guide. All the articles are reproduced here. Each one is a pdf file and may take a few moments to download.
- Harbour Racing Tips (1999) - Roger Palmer and Ian Porter give advice on which way to go at the Southern end of the harbour.
- Harbour Racing Tips (2000) - Roger Wickens discusses a classic beat - from Wear or Park racing marks south-west towards Ella Nore, Dunes or SW Pilsey, against a flood tide.
- Harbour Racing Tips (2001) - Tim Weedon looks at racing in the northern reaches of the harbour; Emsworth and Chichester.
- Harbour Racing Tips (2002) - Jim Saltonstall writes a superb venue guide to Hayling Bay including a useful tidal vector chart.
- Harbour Racing Tips (2003) - Alan Gick discusses racing in the Bosham Channel.
- Racing in Federation Week - the cruical first beat (2004) - Roger Palmer gives advice on the challenges of sailing in Federation Week.
- Sort the Priorities (2005) - Tips from Mark Rushall to help you make the right choices in your gameplan.
- Dealing with the Handicap Fleet (2006) - Mark Rushall explains how to win in a mixed fleet
- Racing in Fed Week - Tactics on the Ebb (2007) - Roger Palmer gives detailed and useful advice.
- Sailing the Waves in Hayling Bay (2008) - Mark Rushall gives useful tips for using waves to improve rather than hinder your performance
- Which Way Shall we Go? (2009) - As the tides flood and ebb, the surface of the water on which we race moves under the boat and is a major factor in determining the outcome of the competition. Roger Palmer & Keith Walker give advice on tidal tactics.
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