It’s time to go

by Kim Couranz, SpinSheet
It’s New Year’s Resolution time. Getting healthier and sailing smarter and faster are two resolutions I’m sure many of us have in mind for 2026. How about combining them into one: Focus on hydration! It’s good for your body and good for your brain. If you’re not properly hydrated (water and electrolytes), you’ll start making sub-optimal decisions out on the racecourse even before you start feeling thirsty.

Proper hydration does come with one other adventure: Peeing! Having to pee is an indicator that you’re on the right path, hydration-wise. Recently I had a few conversations with friends about peeing while on small boats. One woman noted she was worried about spending the entire day out on a dinghy because, well, how would she pee?

A few thoughts here. – Full report