A good crew is as important as your boat and sails. Your team of sailors is crucial for the success of your program and plays a large part in having fun on and off your boat. Quantum’s Jason Currie outlines his recommendations for managing your team...

In July 2018, just two days after her 25th birthday Nikki Henderson became the youngest skipper ever to complete an around the world race when she finished second in the 2017/18 edition of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. According to Nikki, good leadership is not about barking orders, it’s about fostering an atmosphere of shared responsibility and finding out what really motivates the individuals on your team....

Dock talks are a great way to continually improve your racing–especially for multi-day regattas. The Quantum team often hosts dock talks at regattas it sponsors. Here, the team explains how to get the most out of them.

Having done the tactical job for a few years, Terry Hutchinson found it hard to relinquish control of the decision-making habit when he started steering the TP52. When Terry switched to racing multihulls in the America's Cup World Series, more than ever it became vital to be absolutely clear with his communication. Things happen fast and communication needs to be heard and understood first time, every time...

On board communication for racing yachts is a key factor for performance, no matter what type of sailing. However, when the number of crew increases, it becomes more and more important. Offshore one-design boats typically have 6-12 people which requires a lot of communication and coordination. Below are some suggestions to keep your boat moving through the water and around the corners more efficiently and effectively with better communication..

A multi-day regatta presents a new set of challenges and a lot more pressure than your average season race. Here are a few do's and don’ts to make sure your boat and your crew are ready to perform....

A quiet boat is a fast boat, according to Tom Burnham, Artemis Racing coach in the America's Cup and the pitman on top TP52 Quantum Racing. Which is why it's good to have a team where everyone knows what's going on tactically - even the musclemen on the grinding pedestals. And a shouty boat is nearly always a slow one. Tom offers some tips for how to reduce the noise - and stress level - on your boat...

A good crew is as important as your boat and sails. In this installment of Quantum's Ultimate Racing Playbook series, we look at managing your team. A good crew is crucial for the success of your program and plays a large part in having fun on and off your boat. Jason Currie outlines his recommendations for managing your team...

Unless your sailboat is a one-man dinghy, chances are you’re going to need a few good hands to help you get around the course fast. Across the country and around the world, there are forums online to find crews...

You've heard it time and time again: practice makes perfect. And Quantum Sails' pros couldn't agree more. Here, Quantum's Dave Flynn talks about his tips for practising and how to get the most out of it.