Sailing Newsletter
Racing - "If You Don't Win The First Race, You Can't Win Them All" - Gordon Torresen
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June 2006
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Greetings!
Welcome to the Torresen Marine e-Newsletter.
Each month we will publish seasonally relevant and
practical information for sailors. The June issue
features articles regarding racing. We hope to
provide something for everyone from the casual
dinghy sailor to the serious offshore racer.
As always, we look forward to your comments and
suggestions. We are also interested in what topics
you would like to see. Email the Torresen
Sailing Newsletter to let us know what you
think.
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77th Annual Western Michigan Yachting Association Championship Regatta
by Larry Larsen, Commodore of Western Michigan Yachting Association
West Michigan is known for its water-related
recreational resources; especially Muskegon Lake.
The wide expanse of water available to boating and
the proximity to Lake Michigan which helps create
thermal winds make Muskegon Lake a perfect sailing
site. The Muskegon Yacht Club
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It's All In Your Head
by Gordon Torresen
It has been said that when two sailboats are in sight
of one another, there is a race going on. Who among
us has not given a little tweak to the vang or a click
on the winch when another boat is approaching,
even while cruising.
Serious racing, where there are start and finish lines,
requires a lot more than adjustments if you are intent
on winning. Your boat must be sound so that you
can
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Muskegon Yacht Club’s Spring One-design Regatta
by John Schumacher
Dateline Muskegon, Michigan
Hosted by Fleet 36, this annual regatta was again a
huge success second only to the North American’s in
number of boats. Thanks to the locals, the weather,
the sponsors, and especially the turnout from the
Detroit fleet. After nearly a year of e-mails and
phone calls, twenty-seven boats came forth to do
battle on and off the water. Starting with the normal
Friday night shenanigans with food being provided by
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This Is My Brain On Sailing
by Kelley Petersen
Understanding sailboat racing is very similar to
understanding mathematics. I can spend years with
exposure to both and never fully understand either.
I’d like to think I am not the only one out there with
this dilemma.
To preface these statements I should offer the
following information. I am not a sailor. I have been
sailing too many times to count. I have raced about
half of those times. Yet,
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2006 Torresen Marine Sailing Demo Day and Summer Boat Sale
by Peter Blacklock
West Michigan is privileged to have the best location
in the Midwest for small boat sailing. Our inland
lakes
and the shore of Lake Michigan are perfect for this
inexpensive outdoor activity. Torresen Marine is a
long time supporter of small boat sailing and would
like to introduce you to this amazing sport.
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