Discover why sailing fitness matters for racing performance and how winter training can help sailors stay sharp, confident and prepared.
Sailing Fitness: Why Winter Training Helps Racing Performance
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I'm Oliver Davenport
I’m an RYA Race Coach and Senior Instructor, offering sailing coaching for individuals, clubs and racing groups across the UK.
Through this blog, I share practical advice from my own racing and coaching experience, covering boat speed, setup, race preparation, training techniques, event support and ways to keep improving on the water.
Why Class-Specific Sailing Coaching Can Make a Difference
Learn why class-specific sailing coaching helps sailors improve setup, handling and racing performance in classes such as Solo, OK, Laser and Fireball.
Racing Across Classes: What Competitive Sailing Teaches You
Oliver Davenport reflects on racing across Solo, OK, Fireball, Laser, Albacore and Phantom classes, and how experience informs coaching.
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