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Race and Win
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 which balance angle of attack, sail depth, and twist in both and main and jib to optimize speed and pointing in different conditions.

In addition, the course covers the latest in spinnaker trim and control for both conventional and asymmetric spinnakers. But that is not all! The course also teaches proven boat handling methods which 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. The book is included with the class.

Above float drop sequence is from the TRIM CD-Rom. Order yours today!

North U TRIM CD-Rom, now with video
Our 2nd edition Trim CD-ROM shows sail trim and boat handling in full motion. The TRIM CD includes full motion animation, photos, and new video segments. You'll see how changes in trim change performance, and learn the latest in boat handling. The CD is used to teach the class, and is also available for home use.

The 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...

One-day courses run from 9am-5pm. We'll go upwind all morning and downwind all afternoon.

Two-day courses run 9am-4pm each day. We'll go upwind on Saturday and downwind on Sunday.

OUTLINE

Introduction
- The Racing Pyramid
- Performance Analysis

Upwind Boat Handling
- Tacks, Reefs, & Sail Changes

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

Conclusion
-A Tactical Wizard

One Day Seminars Run From 9am-5pm
Two Day Seminars Run From 9am-4pm Each Day

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