During the past year and a half, Dave has been busy creating and running a number of webinar series on a variety of racing topics. At the end of each webinar series, those recorded sessions become available for purchase at a reduced price. We currently have 15 recorded webinar series (see below); most of these contain more than six hours of Dave’s in-depth tips on strategy, tactics, rules, boatspeed and more.
When you buy a webinar series, we’ll send you links to the replays of all the sessions, which you can view at your convenience. These replays are available indefinitely and can be watched an unlimited number of times. We will also send you all the ‘pre-read’ materials that were sent out during that series. These typically include a back issue of Speed & Smarts for each topic in the series. In addition, some webinar replays include a link to a Google document with all the Q&As from that series.
| Webinar Series |
These webinars were completed and the recordings are available for purchase.
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| SAIL TRIM SECRETS |  |
This four-part webinar series is a 'deep-dive' into the topic of SAIL TRIM. The series takes a detailed look at how to trim your sails for optimum speed across a range of wind and wave conditions. Each week we look closely at a different sail. What sail shape should you be looking for, and how do you use the available sail controls to get that shape? Specifically, how should you trim that sail for light air, heavy air, waves, pointing, footing, being underpowered or overpowered, and more. The content is geared to all types of boats for both skippers and crews.All sessions are run by Dave Dellenbaugh and go for 90+ minutes. |
The $40 Replay fee includes: |
To purchase the ‘Rules at Marks' webinar replay series, |
| RACING ESSENTIALS |  |
This four-part webinar series covers four of Dave’s favorite racing subjects in detail. Each week he looks at a different topic from strategic, tactical, technical and speed-oriented points of view. He explains how to get consistently better race results by using rules of thumb, setting priorities, and learning how to apply better processes while racing. The topics are Steering, Tacking, Decision-making, and Conservative Sailing. The content is geared to all types of boats for both skippers and crews.All sessions are run by Dave Dellenbaugh and go for 90+ minutes. |
The $40 Replay fee includes: c) a link to the Google Doc with all the written series Q&As. |
To purchase the ‘Rules at Marks' webinar replay series, . |
| RULES AT MARKS |  |
This four-part webinar series provides an in-depth look at how the racing rules apply to various mark rounding situations from start to finish (content is geared toward sailors with intermediate/advanced rules knowledge). Dave Dellenbaugh goes around the race course and examines dozens of common (and some not-so-common) multi-boat situations. He explains how the racing rules apply to each and how you can improve your tactics with a better understanding of the rules. Content covers rule scenarios at the start, finish, windward mark and leeward mark, and is geared to all types of boats for both skippers and crews.All sessions are run by Dave and go for 90+ minutes. |
The $40 Replay fee includes: c) a link to the Google Doc with all the written series Q&As. |
To purchase the ‘Rules at Marks' webinar replay series, . |
| RACE-COURSE BOOKENDS |  |
This webinar series is filled with tips and tactics about how to optimize your approach to starting and finishing, two critical parts of every race. Starting topics include making a strategic plan, figuring out which end is favored (and by how much), prioritizing strategy vs. tactics, controlling other boats, starting in a handicap fleet, mid-line sag, and recovering from a bad start. Finish topics include how the rules are different, picking the favored end, and tricks for beating nearby boats. The content is geared to all types of boats for both skippers and crews. All sessions are run by Dave Dellenbaugh and go for 90+ minutes. |
The $40 Replay fee includes: c) a link to the Google Doc with all the series Q&As. |
To purchase the ‘Race-Course Bookends’ Replay series, |
| LIGHT & HEAVY AIR |  |
This webinar series is designed to help anyone who wants to sail faster and smarter in light and heavy air. It covers a wide range of boatspeed, strategic and tactical topics that apply to many different boats, upwind and downwind, for both skippers and crews. Speed topics include all the key rules of thumb for setting up your boat and sail trim to go fast in the upper and lower wind ranges. Strategic topics include all the ways that light or heavy air can affect which way you want to go, plus guidelines on how and when to adjust your tactical moves relative to other boats. All sessions are run by Dave Dellenbaugh and go for 90+ minutes. |
The $40 Replay fee includes: |
To purchase the 'Light & Heavy Air’ Replay series, |
| BOATSPEED & SAIL TRIM |  |
This webinar series looks closely at a number of variables that are key to making your boat go fast, both upwind and downwind. These include mainsail trim, jib/genoa trim, spinnaker trim (both symmetrical and asymmetrical), evaluating speed, changing gears, finding the 'groove,' target speeds, crew communication, fast maneuvering and much more. The content is geared to all types of boats for both skippers and crews. All sessions are run by Dave Dellenbaugh and go for 90+ minutes. Includes a bonus fifth session! |
The $40 Replay fee includes: c) a link to the Google Doc with all the series Q&As. |
To purchase the ‘Boatspeed & Sail Trim’ Replay series, |
| OUTWIT THE WIND |  |
This webinar series looks closely at a number of wind-related variables that are key to sailing smart, both upwind and downwind. These include setting strategic priorities, when to tack in an oscillating shift, playing persistent shifts, why you should play the 'last' shift as persistent, what to do when the wind shifts are both oscillating and persistent, wind terminology, how to find more pressure, wind effects from other boats and much more. The content is geared to all types of boats for both skippers and crews.All sessions are run by Dave Dellenbaugh and go for 90+ minutes. |
The $40 Replay fee includes: |
To purchase the ‘Outwit the Wind' Replay series |
| FOUR CORE RACING TOPICS |  |
Dave’s newest webinar series is a 'deep-dive' into four of his favorite racing topics: Laylines, Current, Ladder Rungs and Waves. Each week we look at one of these critical topics from strategic, tactical and boatspeed points of view. We examine rules of thumb, how to set priorities, some myths to beware of, a bunch of potential race-winning moves, and more! Content is geared to all types of boats for both skippers and crews. All sessions are run by Dave Dellenbaugh and go for 90+ minutes. |
The $40 Replay fee includes: c) a link to the Google Doc with all the series Q&As. |
To purchase the ‘Four Core Racing Topics' Replay series |
| ADVANCED STRATEGY & TACTICS |  |
This three-part webinar series is for experienced racing sailors who would like to expand their repertoire of tips and tricks for getting better starts, beating nearby boats, gaining at mark roundings, improving their maneuvers, and sailing faster and smarter on beats and runs. Topics include tacking technique, four ways to duck a starboard tacker, advanced covering, when to sail fast or slow, managing wind shadows downwind, subtle tricks at the start and finish, fleet management tactics, and much more! Most of this material has not been covered in any of Dave’s previous webinars. Content is geared to all types of boats for both skippers and crews.All sessions are run by Dave Dellenbaugh and go for 90+ minutes. |
The $40 Replay fee includes: c) a link to the Google Doc with all the series Q&As. |
To purchase the ‘Advanced Strategy & Tactics' Replay series |
| PROTEST PRINCIPLES & STRATEGIES |  |
This four-part webinar series is all about protests, penalties, hearings, redress and more! What are your options when you may have broken a rule? How can you gain more confidence when filing or defending a protest? Specific topics include exoneration, alternative penalties, requirements for valid protests, preparing a protest or defense, hearing procedures, your rights in the room, protest strategies, misconduct, how to request redress, reopening a protest and appeals. Designed for any racing sailor who wants to know more about protests ‘just in case.’ Don't miss this fourth series with 'The Daves.' | The $40 Replay fee includes: a) links to view all four sessions (as often as you want); b) all pre-read materials sent out before each session; and c) link to a Google Doc with all the series Q&As |
To purchase the ‘Protest Principles & Strategies' Replay series, |
| MARK ROUNDING MAGIC |
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This four-part webinar series is all about improving your ability to get around marks quickly with less risk. Rounding a mark is usually one of the most critical moments of any race. There is often a chance to make a big gain (or a big loss), and success depends on finding the right mix of strategy, tactics, speed and risk-taking. Topics include the ideal course to steer, turning techniques, communication, touching a mark, tactics for windward marks, layline strategies, keys to good leeward mark roundings, exit strategies, picking the favored side of a gate or finish line, shooting the finish and more. Content is geared to all types of boats for both skippers and crews. All sessions are run by Dave Dellenbaugh and go for 90+ minutes. |
The $40 Replay fee includes: c) a link to the Google Doc with all the series Q&As. |
To purchase the MARK ROUNDING MAGIC Replay Series, |
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RULE THE RUN
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This four-part webinar series is all about how to be more successful on downwind legs. Sailing downwind smartly and quickly is often the key to a successful race, and this webinar series takes a wholistic look at the ingredients you need to ‘rule the run.' The four sessions are about Strategy, Rules, Speed and Tactics. Specific topics include picking the favored side, finding and staying in pressure, playing shifts, current, measuring risk, dealing with other boats, wind shadows, covering, passing, laylines, luffing rules, proper course, sail trim, changing gears, steering fast downwind and lots more! All sessions are run by Dave Dellenbaugh and go for 90+ minutes. |
The $40 Replay fee includes: c) link to a Google Doc that has all the series Q&As.
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To purchase the RULE THE RUN Replay series, . |
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THE DAVES 3: Rule Situations Around the Race Course
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This four-part webinar series provides an in-depth look at how the racing rules apply to tactical situations from start to finish. Dave Dellenbaugh and Dave Perry go around the race course and examine dozens of common (and some not-so-common) multi-boat situations. They'll explain how the rules apply to each with a focus on what's new in the 2021-2024 rulebook, using videos, quizzes, animation and references to relevant appeals and cases. Topics covered in the four sessions: 1. Starting 2. Upwind Legs and Marks 3. Downwind Legs and Marks 4. Other Key Rules and changes in the new rulebook. |
The $40 Replay fee includes:
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To purchase the ‘DAVES: Rule Situations’ Replay series, |
| DEFEAT THE BEAT |  |
This four-part webinar series is all about how to be more successful on windward legs. Sailing upwind smartly and quickly is often the key to a successful race, and this webinar series will take a wholistic look at the ingredients you need to 'defeat the beat.' The four sessions are about Strategy, Rules, Speed and Tactics. Specific topics include picking the favored side, playing wind shifts, current, measuring risk, crossing tactics, covering, tacking, understanding key rules, rules at windward marks, sail trim guides, changing gears and lots more! All sessions are run by Dave Dellenbaugh and go for about 90 minutes. | The $40 Replay fee includes: a) links to view all four sessions (as often as you want); and b) all pre-read materials that were sent out before each session. |
To purchase the ‘Defeat the Beat' Replay series, |
| WIND STRATEGIES |  |
Understanding the wind is a key ingredient in successful sailboat racing. This unique four-part webinar series examines how to take advantage of puffs, lulls and wind shifts from meteorological and strategic racing perspectives. Meteorologist Chelsea Carlson looks at changes in wind pressure and direction from a weather point of view, with a focus on using clues (e.g. clouds, the presence of land) to predict what the wind will do next. Coach Dave Dellenbaugh explains how to translate your understanding of puffs, lulls and shifts into practical race-winning strategic moves, both upwind and downwind. All sessions are about 90 minutes. | The $40 Replay fee includes: a) links to view all four sessions (as often as you want); b) all pre-read materials that were sent out before each session; and c) link to a Google Doc with 75 questions and answers from the series. |
To purchase the ‘Wind Strategies' Replay series, . |
| THE DAVES 2: Rules at Marks and Obstructions |  |
This new four-part webinar series offers a detailed explanation of three complex rules that come into play at marks and obstructions: Rule 18 (Mark-Room); Rule 19 (Room to Pass an Obstruction); and Rule 20 (Room to Tack at an Obstruction). Dave Dellenbaugh and Dave Perry explain the meaning of each rule (including all the changes to those rules in the 2021-2024 rulebook) and take an in-depth look at common situations at marks and obstructions around the race course. The Daves use videos, quizzes, animation and frequent references to relevant appeals and cases. While one Dave is presenting, the other Dave is answering questions in the Chat (all included in this package). All sessions are 90+ minutes. | The $40 Replay fee includes: a) links to view all four sessions (as often as you want); b) all pre-read materials that were sent out before each session; and c) link to a Google Doc with 60 rules questions and answers from the series. |
To purchase the ‘Rules at Marks and Obstructions’ Replay series, |
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START SMART
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Starting is often the key to a successful finish, and this webinar series takes a wholistic look at the ingredients you need to get a smart start. Topics include deciding where on the line to position yourself, understanding the key starting rules, developing tactics to stay in control of your start, and what you can do when you get a start that's not so great. Four 90-minute sessions led by Dave Dellenbaugh. | The $40 Replay fee includes links to view the replays of all four sessions, plus a free copy of Speed & Smarts for each topic (4 total). | To purchase the 'START SMART' Replay series, click here. |
| RACERS’ BLEND |  |
This webinar series has five parts, all led by Dave Dellenbaugh. The series covers a mix of strategic, tactical and boatspeed topics including: Windshift Strategies, Light vs. Heavy Air, Upwind vs. Downwind, Starting Tactics and Leeward Mark Roundings. Sessions are about 90 minutes each. | The $40 Replay fee includes links to view the replays of all five sessions, plus a free copy of Speed & Smarts for each topic (5 total). | To purchase the 'RACERS’ BLEND' Replay series, click here. |
| COMEBACK |  |
This unique four-part webinar series is all about what to do when you find yourself in the middle or back of the fleet. How do you get back on track, modify your game plan, avoid other boats, and go fast enough to get a reasonable finish position? Topics are Starting Recovery, Boatspeed Blues, Mid-Pack Tactics and Playing Catch-Up.Each session is about 90 minutes led by Dave Dellenbaugh. | The $40 Replay fee includes links to view all four sessions, plus four free back issues of Speed & Smarts (one for each topic). | To purchase the 'Comeback' Replay series, click here. |
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THE DAVES: A Few of Our Favorite Rules |
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This unique four-part webinar series is led jointly by Dave Dellenbaugh and Dave Perry. In each 90-minute session, one of them leads a 'deep-dive' into a specific right-of-way rule to understand its meaning and how it applies tactically around the race course. Topics include: Port - Starboard (Rule 10); Avoiding Contact (Rule 14); Changing Course (Rule 16); and Proper Course (Rule 17). | The $40 Replay fee includes links to view the replay of all four sessions, plus a link to the transcript of all questions that were asked and answered during the series. | To purchase the 'The Daves' Replay series, click here. |
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LET’S TALK TACTICS |
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This four-part webinar series covers tactics and rules at four key parts of the race course, from start to finish. Topics include tactics and rules at the Start, Upwind, Downwind and Finish.Each session is 80 to 90 minutes led by Dave Dellenbaugh. |
The $40 Replay fee includes links to view all four sessions, plus four free back issues of Speed & Smarts (one for each topic). |
To purchase the 'Let’s Talk Tactics' Replay series, click here. |
| SAIL SMART |
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This three-part webinar series covers a mix of strategic, tactical and boat speed topics including Windshift Strategies, Boatspeed Essentials and Leeward Mark Roundings.. Each session is 80 to 90 minutes led by Dave Dellenbaugh. |
The $30 Replay fee includes links to view all three sessions, plus three free back issues of Speed & Smarts (one for each topic). | To purchase the 'Sail Smart' Replay series, click here. |