The Art of the Sail Change

Sail changes are to a Volvo Ocean Race sailor what gear changes are to a Formula 1 driver. But while F1 drivers can change gear in an instant with a simple flick of a finger, changing sails on Volvo Ocean 65 is a complex task involving the whole crew that requires careful planning and preparation to avoid losing precious miles against the opposition. Here are sail trimmer Luke Molloy (AUS) and bowman Brad Farrand (NZL) to explain more about why we change sails and to demonstrate what goes into getting one right.