Sailing
Everything on AthleteRX about Sailing: the full Sailing section (rules, leagues, youth, injuries, training, recovery, nutrition, wearables and gear), plus buying guides and articles.
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Best Sailing Gloves 2026: Short, Full Finger and Kids
The best sailing gloves for 2026: short and full finger gloves from Gill, Harken and Ronstan, budget picks and kids’ sizes, compared…
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Sailing Rules: Racing Rules and Boating Safety
Sailing rules in plain words: the Racing Rules of Sailing basics (port/starboard, windward/leeward, mark room, penalties) and US Coast Guard boating safety…
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Youth Sailing: Learn-to-Sail, Optis and Junior Programs
Youth sailing for parents and young sailors: ages and boats, learn-to-sail and junior programs, swim checks, life jacket rules and fit, cold…
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Sailing Organizations: Leagues, Clubs and Associations
Who runs sailing: World Sailing, US Sailing, high school (ISSA) and college (ICSA) sailing, yacht clubs and community sailing centers, SailGP, the…
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Sailing Nutrition and Supplements: Fuel, Boat Weight and What Works
What sailors need to eat, how boat weight fits in safely, REDs warning signs, and the few supplements with evidence, with third-party…
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Sailing Recovery: After the Race and Through a Regatta
How sailors recover after a day on the water and through multi-day regattas: refuel, rehydrate, warm up, sleep, legs and back, hands…
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Sailing Gear: Life Jackets, Gloves, Boots, Foulies and Sun Protection
A sailing gear list: Coast Guard-approved life jackets (foam and inflatable), sailing gloves, deck boots, foul-weather gear, sunglasses and sun protection, plus…
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Sailing Injuries: Boom Strikes, Cold Water, Life Jackets and When to Get Help
The most common sailing injuries, the 1-10-1 cold-water principle, what Coast Guard data say about life jackets, sun and heat, and when…
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Regatta Day: Fueling, Hydration, Sun and Weather for Sailors
A sailor’s guide to regatta day: breakfast and snacks, hydration and electrolytes, sun protection, heat, cold, lightning, seasickness and what to pack.
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Sailing Fitness: Hiking Strength, Core, Grip and Cardio
Sailing fitness explained: why hiking strength matters most in dinghies, core, grip, balance and cardio work, and a sample week for every…
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Sailing: The Complete Guide for Sailors, Parents and Coaches
Sailing at every level: dinghies to keelboats, kids to the Olympics and SailGP, sailing safety, cold water, life jackets, training, recovery and…
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Best Wearables for Sailing: Regatta Watches, PLBs, AIS MOB Beacons and Trackers
Sailing watches with regatta timers, a tactical compass, personal locator beacons, AIS man-overboard beacons and recovery trackers compared.