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My high-performance sailing adventures. Join me. What is "the catch"? This will increase the jib’s drive while reducing its heeling force...and it moves the center of effort aft, causing the boat to head into the wind... (more in The Catch...)

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Paloma Arrigo is a two-sport athlete, USA Water Polo Academic All-American; sailed in two youth world championships, and youth Europeans, members of the national championship girls' high school sailing team. Corona del Mar High School Class of 2026