North Sails

  • PERFORMANCE SOFTWARE

    AND INTEGRATED INSTRUMENTS WEBINAR

    featuring Expedition



    Course taught in two x 3hr sessions!
    Two Tuesday evenings:
    June 5 (5p-8p ET)
    June 12 (6p-9p ET)

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    The information age is hitting sailing full force. Today's top racers use on-board computers to optimize racing strategy and boat performance on the fly (while also compiling data for later analysis). The Racing & Performance Software Course will show how integrated performance software can improve your racing and will teach you how to use the software. As a software training program, this course is perfectly suited to on-line Webinar delivery.

    Two-time America's Cup winning navigator Peter Isler
    Using Expedition Software, two-time America's Cup winning navigator and racing guru Peter Isler will lead the program. After a walk-through of the set up and features of the software, the course will use a combination of demonstrations followed by hands-on simulation exercises and case studies.  (For full race simulation you'll need to provide your own salt spray.)

    You will learn both inshore and offshore racing functions including:
    • Customize/personalize settings
    • Understand and operate navigation window
    • Insert and use different nautical charts
    • Creating a course and navigate
    • Set up instrument output channels
    • Improve utility of your sailing instrument data
    • Understand and use Strip Chart for data analysis and instrument tuning
    • Understand and use logging features
    • Understand and use logplayer and simulator applications
    • Insert, use and modify polars
    • Understand and use starting line application
    • Obtain wind/tide gribs and read them in Expedition
    • Understand and use sail chart/ sail selection tool
    • Perform Weather routing tasks
    • Create an Optimized Route

    Preparation:  Download and install Expedition on a Windows PC/ Laptop.
    Download sample files.
    Go through pre-course exercises.
    (Allow approximately 4 hours for this process.)

    Note: North U. Expedition Performance Software Webinar participants will be able to download a free demo version of Expedition for the webinar. Participants will also have the ability to buy Expedition at a discounted price either before or after the course. Download and pricing information below.

    Class Time: You should have Expedition up and running along with your web browser, headset and microphone (or built in sound).

    Home Work: Between the two sessions there will be approximately 4 hours of homework.

    Follow Up: Both sessions will be recorded.  You can review them over and over again, at your leisure. There will also be a user group blog to share ideas and experiences.

    Pricing: $150

    Date/Time:     Performance Software featuring Expedition is taught in two x 3hr sessions (plus prep work and between session homework):
    June 5 (5p-8p ET)
    June 12 (6p-9p ET)

    To download the free demo version of Expedition:
    - Go to: http://www.expeditionmarine.com
    - Download & install trial version
    - Email the Site Code that you receive to Nick White
    - Note in the email that you are attending the North U Expedition Webinar so you get an extended trial key code.
    - You will receive a Temporary Key Code for you to use on your computer.

    To Purchase Expedition:
    If you do not currently own the Expedition Software, but would like to purchase it through North U, the cost is US$1,295.

    The Webinar is included at no additional charge.  For webinar attendees, you will have the option to also purchase Expedition AFTER the webinar and after you have had time to work with the trial software. This offer will be available through June 30, 2012.  

    Contact North U directly to arrange the purchase: Fran@NorthU.NorthSails.com


    To enroll in the Performance Software Webinar,     click here


    To view the full North U Seminar schedule and registration page, click here.