Racing editor Mike Ingham shares his insight and expertise on how to handle puffs and shifts on a typical lake when the wind is strong.

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Pressure or windshift…which is more important? The simple answer would be both, says Racing Editor Mike Ingham in the latest episode of Sailboat Racing Tips. But there are times when pressure takes precedent, and Ingham has the data to prove it. Dive in to learn more about when and how to gain, one boatlength at a time.

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When sails are eased and the spinnaker is flying, the wind shadow that results is one to be avoided on a downwind or reaching leg. Sailing World Racing Editor, Mike Ingham explains the dynamics of these wind shadows for asymmetric and symmetric spinnakers, and how to position your boat accordingly.

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When you’re out front ahead of the fleet, everything’s easier. But when you’re battling for lanes in the middle of the fleet, it’s tempting to either run for the corners or sit in bad air while you await for a lane to open. While we know it’s slow(er) to sail in dirty air, often times there may be a tactical advantage to do so and the trick, explains Mike Ingham, is find that sweet spot between dusty and dirty. Here, he explains the basics of windshadows, and how and where to avoid the worst of them.

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Sailing World Racing Editor Mike Ingham explains the basics of mainsail trim.

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Sailing World Racing Editor Mike Ingham shares his best practices for dealing with overlap situations at the leeward mark; how to get around fast and clean and how to best to communicate throughout the rounding.

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Professional sailor and coach Mike Ingham explains the tactics and strategies to apply at the weather mark when two boats meet, with the starboard-tack boat overstood on its layline and the port-tack boat approaching the mark.

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