RACING TRIM SEMINAR
Skippers, Crew, Junior Sailors - Everyone should be on the same page - Now is the time to Get Fast....Fast!
Here's what you'll get:
- A Full day seminar (9:00 am - 5:00 pm) with a knowledgeable North U instructor
- Every participant will receive the North U Trim CD set for home study and review
- Option to add the North U Trim book to your enrollment for an additional $20 - Saving you $5! (Books will be handed out at the seminar)
- Early Bird Pricing Discount to join US Sailing. If you join US Sailing at the time of your enrollment either on line or by phone, you can immediately take the US Sailing member discount for the seminar (an automatic savings of $30 NOW!) Just select the Join US Sailing Option.
- By joining US Sailing , you will also receive from them directly, your membership number, the USS 2009-2012 Rule Book AND Bill Gladstone's North U Quick Trim Guide.
- Current US Sailing Members will receive the member discount. US Sailing Number needed under "Comments"
- Fear not! No risk to sign up. Full refund will be given if you need to cancel.
North U. Racing TRIM
The North U Racing Trim Seminar is offered as a one day course focusing on boat speed and boat handling.
Race and Win
Bicycles, bobsleds, sailboats. Not matter what you race, you've got to be fast to win. If it's sailboats you race, then the North U Trim Seminar is for you. North U Trim Seminars teach the latest in racing skills with an emphasis on practical, proven, real world techniques that will help you win.
Championship Performance
You will learn the fundamentals of upwind performance, plus advanced techniques that balance angle of attack, sail depth, and twist in both the main and jib in order to optimize speed and pointing in all conditions. Through animated graphics, photos, and video you will see how the champions do it.
In addition, the course covers the latest in spinnaker trim and control for both conventional and asymmetric spinnakers.
There's More...
But that is not all! The course also teaches proven boat handling methods that put you in control. You'll see how to set, jibe, and douse all types of spinnakers in all kinds of weather. You will leave with the tools to make your boat handling second nature, and your boat speed second to none.
North U Trim book
Written by Bill Gladstone, the North U Trim Book covers every facet of sail trim, boat speed, and boat handling. It is the compliment to the acclaimed Performance Racing Tactics. The new sixth edition includes over 200 information packed pages. Sections on Trim Solutions solve the most baffling problems in performance, while the boat handling sections show how you can turn your crew into a cohesive team. Excerpts have appeared in SAIL, Sailing World, and Yachting.
North U Trim CD-Rom, now with video
Our revised Trim CD-ROM shows sail trim and boat handling in full motion. The Trim CD includes full motion animation, photos, and new video segments. In fact, the TRIM CD has so much video it is now a 2 disk set! You'll see how changes in trim change performance, and learn the latest in boat handling. We use the TRIM CD to teach the class.
For the 2010 seminar season, the TRIM CD is included with your
registration.
Top Instructors
Not every great sailor is a good teacher. Our seminar leaders combine outstanding racing skills with years of teaching experience. The focus is on your sailing, not their sea stories. Bring your questions... Leave with answers.
Host A Seminar
Scheduling is now underway for seminars to be held around the country during the months of February-May 2010, Saturdays or Sundays. Please contact North U if you or your club is interested in hosting a Racing Trim seminar. We need you to provide a location and some logistical help. We do all the rest!
Click here to download a PDF on how you can host a Racing Trim Seminar in 2010.Class Outline(Course runs from 9:00 - 5:00)
Introduction - The Racing Pyramid
- Performance Analysis
Upwind Boat Handling - Tacking in all conditions
- Proper Ducks and Lee-Bows
Upwind Sail Trim - Theory in Brief
- Goal Oriented Trim
- Genoa Trim
- Mainsail Trim
- Helmsmanship
- Target Boat Speed
- Total Power Trim
- Trim, Speed, Balance
- Trim Solutions
Downwind Boat Handling - Spinnaker Sets
- Spinnaker Douses
- Spinnaker Jibes
- Asymmetrical Spinnaker Handling
- Poled Asymmetrical Handling
Downwind Trim - Initial Spinnaker Trim
- Reaching Trim
- Running Trim
- Asymmetrical Sprit Trim
- Poled Asymmetrical Trim
ConclusionTo enroll in a seminar, click here for the seminar schedule page.