IT’S GOOD TO TALK

Teamwork makes the dream work, as the saying goes, and the bedrock of a successful team in any walk of life is great communication.

But, just like any aspect of your sailing armoury, it doesn’t happen without practice.

Here, the British Sailing Team’s Olympic silver medallist Luke Patience and 470 World Champion Eilidh McIntyre share their secrets for effective communication, and how they keep their cool in the heat of battle.

LAYING THE FOUNDATIONS

The building blocks for a firm partnership are as much in the off-water conversations you have