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.
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 Sail Trim
- Theory in Brief
- Goal Oriented Trim
- Genoa Trim
- Mainsail Trim
- Helmsmanship
- Target Boat Speed
- Total Power Trim
- Trim, Speed, Balance
- Trim Solutions
