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philipmrussell.bsky.social
Two boats. Same sails. Same wind.

One simply sails away.

Why?

Because sail trim is not “pull it in until it looks right”.

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#Sailing #SailTrim #SailingSkills #DinghySailing #LearnToSail
September 23, 2026 at 2:18 PM
philipmrussell.bsky.social
A crew isn't just movable ballast.

They're trimming the jib, balancing the boat, spotting gusts, watching competitors and feeding the helm information they cannot see.

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#Sailing #SailRacing #DinghySailing
September 28, 2026 at 7:38 AM
cherrillal.bsky.social
The new Frensi Rig for laser/ Ilca dinghy #sailing #dinghysailing
March 19, 2025 at 8:08 PM
surfdudeken03.bsky.social
Anyone over 30 who wants to race against @elleb.bsky.social and a host of other great sailors can do so in the Masters Midwinters West. cc: @noquartersailing.com @lasersailor.bsky.social #ILCA #Sailing #DinghySailing

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2026 ILCA MASTER'S MIDWINTERS WEST
2026 ILCA MASTER'S MIDWINTERS WEST event details.
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January 21, 2026 at 12:03 AM
frensi.bsky.social
Sunshine sailing (with a bit of wind!) in the Frensi...
#sailing #dinghysailing
March 20, 2025 at 7:14 PM
philipmrussell.bsky.social
Choosing Sailing Gear. This April, I’ll be sailing on the Adriatic coast of Croatia. I asked friends for recommendations for the best jackets. Here is what they came up with
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#Sailing #DinghySailing #CompetentCrew #SailingLife #RiverThames #AdriaticSailing
March 9, 2026 at 9:33 AM
philipmrussell.bsky.social
How does a sailor progress from a first wobbly tack to crewing a Thames A-Rater?
Tradition needs a crew pipeline.
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#Sailing #DinghySailing #RYATraining #ClubDevelopment #ThamesSailing #ARater #UpperThamesSailingClub
June 18, 2026 at 10:05 AM
philipmrussell.bsky.social
No wind.
No speed.
Just... drifting.
We’ve all had those days. Here's how to make the most of light-air sailing — and maybe even move forward.
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#DinghySailing #LightWind #pmrsailing
November 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
philipmrussell.bsky.social
Sailing term of the day: Heeling That’s when the boat leans over because the wind is giving your sails a bit too much enthusiasm. pmrsailing.uk/sailing-less...
#Sailing #Learning #DinghySailing #ContinuousImprovement #pmrsailing
February 21, 2026 at 9:59 AM
philipmrussell.bsky.social
Knot of the Week: Sheet Bend The knot that joins two ropes (even if they’re different thicknesses) without starting an argument.
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#Sailing #Seamanship #Knots #DinghySailing #RYA #pmrsailing
February 27, 2026 at 8:26 AM
philipmrussell.bsky.social
Capsizing is part of sailing. But panicking doesn’t have to be.

Our latest blog explains why your first capsize should be on purpose, not by accident.

Capsize Drill – Do It Dry (If You Can)
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Capsize Drill – Do It Dry (If You Can)
Capsize Drill – Do It Dry (If You Can) Because getting soaked should be a choice, not a surprise Let’s get one thing clear: if you sail ...
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September 7, 2025 at 3:48 PM
philipmrussell.bsky.social
Keelboat or daggerboard dinghy — which is actually better for racing on the Thames?
Shallow water, short legs, constant tacks, shifty winds… the river changes everything.
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#Sailing #RiverThames #DinghySailing #Keelboats #ClubRacing #LearnToSail #pmrsailing
January 14, 2026 at 8:42 AM
philipmrussell.bsky.social
Knot of the Week The Bowline.
Often called the King of Knots, the bowline creates a secure loop that won’t slip but can still be untied easily after heavy load.
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March 6, 2026 at 11:01 AM
philipmrussell.bsky.social
It’s the line that tensions the luff (front edge) of the sail, changing the sail’s shape.
Tighten = flatter sail (better in stronger wind)
Ease = fuller sail (more power in light wind)
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#SailingTerms #LearnToSail #DinghySailing #SailTrim #RiverSailing
February 28, 2026 at 8:42 AM
philipmrussell.bsky.social
We cross the line first… …and 100 metres later we’re last

Sound familiar?

It’s not the start—it’s what happens next:

Clean air

Boat speed

A plan

Win the first 2 minutes, win the race

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#Sailing #RaceTactics #DinghySailing #LearningToSail
March 19, 2026 at 9:11 AM
philipmrussell.bsky.social
Sailing Term of the Week: The Transom
The transom is the flat panel at the back of a boat, often where the rudder is attached.
It might look simple, but its shape affects everything
Learn more here: pmrsailing.uk/sailing-less...
#Sailing #DinghySailing #LearnToSail #pmrsailing
March 7, 2026 at 8:09 AM
frensi.bsky.social
A very enjoyable Frensi Taster Session at Broadwater sailing Club and the rain stayed away despite the forecast. Here's some photos...
#dinghysailing
Rigging a Frensi Introducing to the Frensi rig to three onlookers A Frensi sailing away from the shore Two Frensis sailing together
June 9, 2025 at 8:59 PM
boatmik.bsky.social
𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝 - 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐳𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐳𝐆𝐞𝐞𝐬𝐞

#OzRacer #BoatPlaning #HomebuiltBoat #SailingLife #DinghySailing www.storerboatplans.com/boa...
Finding downwind speed - Planing in OzRacers and OzGeese.
Planing and downwind speed as a skill. The 8ft OzRacer and the 12ft OzGoose are totally different. Goose planes easily, OzRacer erratic speed
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July 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
frensi.bsky.social
A very friendly welcome for us at the Dell Quay SC Centenary Regatta - what a lovely club on the waters of Chichester Harbour. It was a windy day with gusts over 35mph at times - which put some sailors off but suited the Frensi well, winning the slow handicap race in style...
#sailing #dinghysailing
June 16, 2025 at 7:05 PM
boatmik.bsky.social
𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬

Make your downwind sailing easier and faster. Basic/Intermediate level.

#SailingTips #BoatHandling #DinghySailing #Reaching #Sailboat
Speed and stability reaching, Confidence in stronger winds with speed - Free Online Sailing Lesson
Free Online Sailing Lessons - rather than fighting the wind on a reach - go with the flow to make it easy and with unlimited speed potential.
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September 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
philipmrussell.bsky.social
Sprint racing in gusts up to 25–26 mph taught us a few things:
We still came last.
The boom deserves respect.
A 360 camera mount is not enough without a backup line.
The river now owns one of our cameras.
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#Sailing #DinghySailing #LearningToSail
Sprint Racing, Sudden Gybes and the Camera That Went Swimming
Sprint Racing, Sudden Gybes and the Camera That Went Swimming When Moderate Wind Becomes Quite Exciting Sprint racing always sounds simple...
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June 29, 2026 at 10:10 AM
emmanuelbethoux.bsky.social
4/4 Although the fleet spread out by the finish, every boat length was fought for. Clark's downwind speed advantage consistently expanded his lead over Ben McCaldin (IRL 701) and Wanqui Luo (CHN 842).
#TopperWorlds #StPierreQuiberon #Sailing #DinghySailing
International Topper World Championships 2026 at St Pierre Quiberon, France - Day 3
In the second heat of the Finals series for the Topper 5.3 Gold fleet Hari Clark had to work hard throughout the race to keep ahead of Ziyan Chu, where in the previous race, Clark, the 2024 Topper 4.2...
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July 31, 2026 at 5:03 PM
colinmacphail.bsky.social
Wee blast in the laser off #nairnbeach.

#laser #lasersailing #lasersailboat #nairn #dinghy #dinghysailing #scotland
November 20, 2024 at 4:09 PM
philipmrussell.bsky.social
Why is a burgee so important when sailing?
That little flag at the top of the mast shows the true wind direction, which is vital when sailing on rivers.
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#SailingLife #DinghySailing #LearnToSail #RiverThames #WindDirection
March 16, 2026 at 8:58 AM
philipmrussell.bsky.social
Do you always remember to look up at the burgee when sailing?
I don’t.
So I'm experimenting with mounting a wireless wind anemometer on the masthead float, with a digital display at the foot of the mast.
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#SailingLife #DinghySailing #LearnToSail
March 13, 2026 at 8:36 AM