North Sails

  • MATCH RACING CLINICS


    As part of a world wide promotion of match racing, North U is organizing a series of Clinics and Clinegattas (a clinic folllowed by a regatta with coaching) which are intended to introduce racing sailors to the thrills, skills and techniques of match racing.

    Clinic Curriculum

    The Match Racing Clinic Curriculum was created by Dave Perry and Liz Baylis with assistance from North U. Two formats are available: A full 3 day format, or a 2 plus format (one evening followed by 2 full days).

    You’ll learn about dial ups, circling, lead / push, the hook, the shift right and many other match racing tactics during shoreside sessions, and then head out on the water to do them. On the water sessions include a series of drills, exercises, practice starts and races designed to emphasize the development of match racing knowhow.

    Sign Up as One or as a Team

    The clinics are open to men and women. You can sign up as a team or individually.

    Schedules and Fees

    As clinics are scheduled for 2012, they will be listed on our Seminar Schedule Page.  Contact us if there’s nothing in your area. Fees and format vary by location.

    Host A Match Racing Clinic

    Clinics are currently being scheduled. Click here to download a PDF on how your club or fleet can host a Match Racing Clinic.


    More clinic dates and locations are still being added, please check back frequently.

    To register now for a Match Racing Event, please click here.

    Upcoming 2013 Clinics:


    May 18, 2013 - Welcome to Match Racing - in J/70's
    Sag Harbor @ Breakwater Yacht Club
    Instructor:  Dave Perry

    May 31 - June 2, 2013 – Youth Match Racing Clinegatta – West - in J/22’s
    San Diego Yacht Club, San Diego, California (www.sdyc.org/juniors)
    Instructor: Dave Perry

    June 12-13, 2013 - Varsity Match Racing Clinic - J/22's
    Rochester Yacht Club, Rochester, NY (jeff.r.sullivan@gmail.com)
    Instructor: Dave Perry

    June 19-21, 2013 - Sail Sheboygan - Rose Cup Clinic
    Instructor: Sally Barkow

    August 8-11, 2013 - Youth Match Racing Clinegatta
    Oakcliff Sailing Center, Oyster Bay, NY (www.oakcliffsailing.org)
    Instructor: Andrew Campbell


    Clinics Recently Held:

    <> 12/28-12/30/12  San Diego Varsity MR Clinic
    <> 10/05-10/07/12  St. Petersburg Varsity MR Clinic
    <> 09/21-09/23/12  Annapolis Welcome to MR Clinic
    <> 09/14-09/18/12  Fort Worth Boat Club Varsity MR Clinic
    <> 07/05-07/08/12  Oakcliff Sailing Center Youth MR Clinic
    <> 06/13-06/14/12  Rochester Yacht Club Advanced MR Clinic
    <> 06/01-06/03/12  San Diego Youth MR Clinic
    <> 04/27-04/29/12  Sail Newport Welcome to MR Clinic
    <> 09/23-09/25/11  Annapolis Welcome to MR Clinic
    <> 09/09-09/11/11  St. Petersburg Welcome to MR Clinic
    <> 07/21-07/24/11  Clinegatta South Youth MR Clinic
    <> 07/14-07/17/11  Oyster Bay Youth MR Clinic
    <> 06/22-06/26/11  Sheboygan Youth MR Clinic and Regatta
    <> 06/14-06/16/11  Sheboygan Northern Lights Advanced Women's Clinic
    <> 06/08-06/09/11  Buffalo Advanced MR Clinic
    <> 02/18-02/20/11  Rollins Varsity MR Clinic