Sailors focus on the local changes of fluid to sail our boats. How are the telltales flying? How much helm does the skipper have?

Sailors also focus on the convective changes. What is the next wind shift? Is the current stronger course left than it is course right?

In fluid mechanics, the Material Derivative is the equation that connects the local reference frame with the convective reference frame. In other words, the Material Derivative tracks fluid at all times and locations.

As professional sailors, we are the Material Derivative. We utilize local changes like trim of the sails with planning for the convective effects of wind shifts and puffs. 

Our team’s knowledge of physics allows us to better understand the mechanics of sailing and apply these powerful tools to our racing, training, and performance analysis.

Ruthless Consistency

Devastating Pace

Ruthless Consistency – Succeeding at the highest level of sport means executing on what we can control. Though the atmosphere may be turbulent and at times inconsistent, we meet this unpredictability with consistency in every turn, set, douse, and start.

Devastating Pace – no day sailing is ever exactly the same. This is why we spend countless hours tuning our setup, having a full quiver for whatever conditions the sea delivers. From our setup we adapt to the subtilties of each day, each wave and gust.

“There are those who just turn up, those who turn up to train, those who train to compete, those who train to win, and those who train to dominate.” -Bill Beswick, Sports Psychologist

How We Train:

Our training regimen consists of a carefully balanced combination of sailing, competing, cardio training, and weight lifting. We spend an average of 200 + days per year on the water; this includes training with the US Olympic Development Team under Coach Mark Asquith, racing at various events including North Americans and Kiel Week, and sailing independently. Please contact us to learn more about our training program.

Where We Train:

Check out our schedule below to see where we are! Preparation for any regatta includes a training block at the venue in advance of racing. Please contact us to learn more about our schedule.