The Women's Regatta News

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The countdown is on! With less than 10 weeks to go, The Women's Regatta committee are working hard behind the scenes to prepare for an exhilarating weekend of racing on Sydney Harbour, so keep your eyes peeled for the Notice of Race this week. The priority is to deliver a safe, inclusive, and fun regatta, so we are fine tuning the last bits and pieces to adapt to the current Public Health restrictions. In the meantime, there is so much to learn about sailing the Laser with plenty of inspiration on the internet. Throwback to The Women's Regatta 2019 at Double Bay Sailing Club  |  Photo: Darcie Collington Tip of the Week Want to know what makes it easier to sail the boat, and faster? On a Laser, you have only a few trim lines you can adjust during sailing. You can change the shape and therefore the power in your sail with the Sheet, Vang, Outhaul, and the Cunningham. Each option will change the draft (shape/depth) of your sail and therefore the power your sail will generate. The Cunningham has the most influence on the top part of the sail. Therefore in strong winds, it is one of the most important trim line to set-up your sail correctly. Flattening the top of the sail, means less power, where the wind has the most leverage to push your boat over. This makes it easier to sail the boat, and faster! Read more HERE. Check out how to adjust the Cunningham in the video below.