James Ripley Blog - The Finish
This month, I have been working on writing a Club Race Management talk which I am to present at Paignton Sailing Club. One section is on...
The James Ripley Blog - Dinghy Performance Analysis
As part of my Ship Science degree, I have just completed studying ‘Sailing Performance’ which was about the physics of sailing, and how...
The James Ripley Blog - The Merits of TracAce!
I have been doing a lot of work recently helping to develop the innovative TracAce™ system with Sailing Southwest. Whilst a lot of people...
The James Ripley Blog - New Developments at Parkstone Yacht Club
This month, I have visited the brand new club house and facilities of Parkstone Yacht Club. I have been lucky enough to visit many...
The James Ripley Blog - British Youth Sailing Regional Junior Championships
I was excited to have been asked to be a Course Race Officer for the first ever British Youth Sailing Regional Junior Championships. I...
The James Ripley Blog - Cowes Classics Week, GP14 Worlds & B14 Nationals
A busy few weeks started at the Royal London Yacht Club for Cowes Classics Week. I was working in a range of positions during the event...
Tips for Running a Summer Pursuit Race
So, you have the task of Race Officer for a summer Pursuit race at your club. These are fun races for all competitors and clubs should...
The Trials of a Race Officer – JD Miles
The Ramblings of the Assistant Race officer for the Blaze National Championships... The Blaze National Championships took place at my...
James Ripley Blog: Rules
Most sailors know the basic Part 2 rules within World Sailing’s Racing Rules of Sailing regarding “When Boats Meet” but as a Race...
The James Ripley Blog: How to make your club Race Officer duty easier and improve your racing at the
Following on from my post last month on the RYA Spring Series event, I have been asked to write a monthly piece for the Sailing Southwest...
