BLOCK ISLAND RACE WEEK TOOL KIT
Tools To Get Your Team Race-Ready
Block Island Race Week is just around the corner. Our experts created this Tool Kit to help your team prepare for racing in one of the most idyllic sailing destinations on the east coast.
Navigating Island Waters
Long time Block Island Race Week participant and local expert Todd Berman gave us his tips and tricks for dealing with the ever complex waters around Block Island.
Onboard Communication
Onboard communication for yacht racing is a key factor for performance, no matter what type of sailing. We have some suggestions to keep your boat moving through the water and around the corners more efficiently with better communication.
Fine Tune With North
Find your groove. Get your numbers. Be confident in all wind conditions. Here are the North Sails Tuning Guides for your boat.
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North Sails and Gowrie Group have partnered up with our expert friends at Sailing Weather Service to provide complimentary daily weather forecasts. Register now and receive these daily updates sent directly to you each morning.
Maintaining Speed Throughout The Range Of Conditions
Whether it's your first Block Island Race Week, or you are a veteran, it's hard to anticipate the ever-changing conditions. North U Expert Bill Gladstone explores Angle of Attack in moderate air trim and also techniques for de-powering in heavy air and powering-up in light air.
