North Sails

  • PERFORMANCE SOFTWARE

    AND INTEGRATED INSTRUMENTS WEBINAR

    featuring Expedition


    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 TBA.

    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: Instruments is $150 for skippers, $120 for crew and for US Sailing members.

    Date/Time:     Performance Software featuring Expedition is a two-part coures. The first part will be held on Monday, April 23 from 7:00pm-10:00pm ET and the second session will be held on Thursday, April 26 from 7:00pm-10:00pm ET.

    To enroll in the Performance Software Webinar, click here

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