NORTH U. AT THE TORONTO BOAT SHOW

New Year, New Skills.

Start 2019 the right way and brush up on your sailing skills with North U, the training division of North Sails. Providing the world’s best seminars and instruction since 1980, our experts create curriculum to deepen your sailing knowledge and sharpen your skills.

North U. Expert Bill Gladstone will be hosting Sail Education seminars at the Toronto International Boat Show, January 18 – 27, 2019. Sign up for show tickets today to attend these hour-long complimentary sessions, and don’t forget to stop by booth 1623 to talk to our local crew about finding the right sail for you.

 

North U. Tactics, Tips & Tricks  I  Saturday, January 19th at 12:00pm

Location: Salon 108

Topics Covered:

• Lessons learned from Wednesday night racing
• Upwind & Downwind wind shift strategy
• Starting tactics
• Boat-on-Boat tactics
• Downwind attack strategy: Lessons in wind shadow geometry
• Distance racing vs buoy strategy

 

North U. Upwind Sail Trim  I  Sunday, January 20th at 12:00pm

Location: Salon 108

Topics Covered:

This session shows how the angle of attack, depth, and twist combine to control upwind speed, pointing and balance; and how to change the trim to improve performances as conditions change.

• Mainsail trim
• Jib trim
• Helming in light, moderate and heavy air

 

North U. Tactics, Tips & Tricks  I  Friday, January 25th at 5:30pm

Location: Salon 107

Topics Covered:

• Lessons learned from Wednesday night racing
• Upwind & Downwind wind shift strategy
• Starting tactics
• Boat-on-Boat tactics
• Downwind attack strategy: Lessons in wind shadow geometry
• Distance racing vs buoy strategy

 

North U. Upwind Sail Trim  I  Saturday, January 26th at 12:00pm

Location: Salon 108

Topics Covered:

This session shows how the angle of attack, depth, and twist combine to control upwind speed, pointing and balance; and how to change the trim to improve performances as conditions change.

• Mainsail trim
• Jib trim
• Helming in light, moderate and heavy air

North U. Tactics, Tips & Tricks  I  Sunday, January 27th at 12:00pm

Location: Salon 108

Topics Covered:

• Lessons learned from Wednesday night racing
• Upwind & Downwind wind shift strategy
• Starting tactics
• Boat-on-Boat tactics
• Downwind attack strategy: Lessons in wind shadow geometry
• Distance racing vs buoy strategy

 

Purchase your show tickets today and ensure you attend these informative sessions. Make your 2019 sailing season excel with North U.