“Being a kid can be tough sometimes. There’s school, homework, friendships, and rules to follow. But when you’re a sailing kid, there’s another challenge: transitioning boat classes. At some point, the time will come to move on due to age, size, weight and this change can be tough too. For some people it’s exciting, but for others it can feel daunting.”
If you’re thinking about making the move to a new or different class this summer, Amelie Ballantyne shares some honest insights from her own experience.
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Why VMG Matters ⛵️📈
It’s not about who’s fastest through the water…
it’s about who’s fastest towards the mark.
You can be flying along at full speed — but if you’re not heading in the right direction, you’re losing ground.
👉 Higher VMG = more progress, less waste
👉 Lower VMG = fast… but going nowhere useful
The best sailors don’t just sail fast — they sail smart angles.
VMG reveals:
• Who’s picking the right upwind angle
• Who’s soaking or heating it downwind at the right moments
• Who’s footing for speed vs pointing for height (and when)
• Who’s making gains without it always looking obvious
It’s the metric that cuts through raw speed and shows true performance.
Race results show you who won.
Tracking shows you how.
#SeeHowRacesAreWon #VMG #SailingPerformance #RaceAnalysis #TracTracUK SailSmarter
Why Total Distance Matters ⛵️📍
Not all boats sail the same course — even when they’re in the same race.
Every tack, every gybe, every decision to cover or split adds (or saves) metres. And over a race, those metres become the difference between leading and chasing.
👉 Sail further = sail slower (most of the time)
👉 Sail smarter = sail less distance
The best sailors aren’t just fast — they’re efficient.
Total distance reveals:
• Who kept it tight upwind
• Who overstood the laylines
• Who found the shortest way through shifts
• Who sailed extra distance in dirty air or pressure
It’s the hidden metric behind race results.
Race results show you who won.
Tracking shows you how.
#SeeHowRacesAreWon #SailingPerformance #RaceAnalysis #TracTracUK #SailSmarter
Throwback Friday 🎥
Right before the Medal Race at the RYA Youth Nationals, we caught up with the best ILCA 6 Youth Men in the country — focused, composed, and ready to deliver when it matters most.
These are the moments you don’t always see. The final thoughts before launch. The awareness that one race — one shift, one call, one opportunity — can change everything.
Because race results show you who won…
Tracking shows you how.
Every tack. Every gain. Every move.
See how races are won.
#ThrowbackFriday #RYAYouthNationals #ILCA6 #MedalRace #Sailing #TracTracUK #SeeHowRacesAreWon
Throwback Thursday 🎥
Right before the Medal Race at the RYA Youth Nationals — we caught up with the ILCA 6 Women — calm, focused, ready.
Race results show you who won.
Tracking shows you how.
See how races are won.
#ThrowbackThursday #RYAYouthNationals #ILCA6 #MedalRace #Sailing #TracTracUK #SeeHowRacesAreWon
