Whether you are a newcomer to the 505 Class, or you are a seasoned veteran just looking for another perspective; this page is the source for all the tips and tricks you need to make it to the top of the fleet. Please contact the Webmaster if you have an article to contribute or you think should be linked to from this page.
Boat Handling and Boatspeed
- From the Experts; The Benjamin 505 by Steve Benjamin 📷
- The Boathandling Edge: Speed Through the Corners by Nick Trotman
- Spinnaker Take Downs From the Wire: Launcher Versus Bag Boat by Gary Bodie
- Dousing Technique by Jesse Falsone
- Trapezing Technique by Ali Meller
- Power Trapezing: How to Become a Weapon on the Wire by Mike Mills
- Switching Driver and Crew by Jesse Falsone
- Advanced Heavy Air Crewing Technique by Jesse Falsone
- Ten Technique Tips for New 505 Crews by Jesse Falsone
- The 505cast – The 505 Class Podcast
- Video Playlist from the 2009 Hampton Clinic courtesy of Peter Alarie 🎥
- Video Playlist from the 2010 American YC Clinic courtesy of Peter Alarie 🎥
- Video Playlist from the 2010 Larchmont Clinic courtesy of Peter Alarie 🎥
- Video Playlist from the 2011 Larchmont Clinic courtesy of Peter Alarie 🎥
- Video Playlist from the 2011 Sail Newport Clinic courtesy of Peter Alarie 🎥
- Video Playlist and Photos from the 2013 West Palm Beach Training Session courtesy of Matt Barry 📷 🎥
- Wire to Wire Jibing Tutorial by Parker Shinn 🎥
- Video Playlist from the 2016 Bellingham Clinic by Mike Powell 🎥
Tactics and Strategy
- Getting Around the Racecourse by Ali Meller
- Worlds Races Start and First Beat Approach by Allan Johnson
Coaching, Fitness, and Gear
- Practice Drills for Several Boats by Ethan Bixby and Scott Ikle
- Practice Drills by Peter Alarie
- Supercrew Lifejacket Pocket Contents by Ali Meller
- Daily Checklist by Henry Amthor
Trailer, Transport, and Storage
- Trailers for 505s by Ali Meller
- Trailering Tips from the 505 email list
- 505 Interstate Flying Story by Howard Hamlin
- Building a Custom Double 505 Trailer by JB Turney and Craig Thompson