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[/cs_text][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”5″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”6″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”7″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”8″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”9″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”10″ ][cs_element_image _id=”11″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”12″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”13″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”14″ ][cs_element_layout_div _id=”15″ ][cs_element_button _id=”16″ ][cs_content_seo]Feb 18, 20 + Mar 04, 06, 2025\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_button _id=”17″ ][cs_content_seo]4:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_button _id=”18″ ][cs_content_seo]129\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div][cs_element_headline _id=”19″ ][cs_content_seo]Sail Trim\n\nMastering the Garmin Navionics Boating App\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_headline _id=”20″ ][cs_content_seo]with Bill Gladstone | North U
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_line _id=”21″ ][cs_element_text _id=”22″ ][cs_content_seo]A 4-part series to enhance your understanding of sailing forces and trim while mastering techniques for optimal speed.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_layout_div _id=”23″ ][cs_element_button _id=”24″ ][cs_content_seo]4x 90-Minute Live Sessions\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_button _id=”25″ ][cs_content_seo]On Demand Replays Available\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_button _id=”26″ ][cs_content_seo]Live Q&A\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_button _id=”27″ ][cs_content_seo]FREE Trim Simulator\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div][cs_element_text _id=”28″ ][cs_content_seo]Learn the fundamentals and intricacies of upwind and downwind sail trim with this series of online classes hosted by Bill Gladstone. The upwind sessions teach techniques to use angle of attack, sail depth, and twist for better speed, balance, and control in all conditions. The downwind sessions cover reaching and running trim with symmetric and asymmetric spinnakers, as well as non-spinnaker sailing under Jib and main. All sessions start with the basics before exploring advanced techniques to allow you to sail better and more confidently in light, moderate, and heavy air. \n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_button _id=”29″ ][cs_content_seo]REGISTER NOW\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”30″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”31″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”32″ ][cs_element_text _id=”33″ ][cs_content_seo]★ ★ ★ ★ ★\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_headline _id=”34″ ][cs_content_seo]Great in-depth explanations. I especially like the demos on the sail trim simulator. That helps to understand how to put the lessons in this class to practice.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”35″ ][cs_element_text _id=”36″ ][cs_content_seo]★ ★ ★ ★ ★\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_headline _id=”37″ ][cs_content_seo]Bill Gladstone is a complete master and expert!! He kept it fun and interesting, as well as moving along at a good pace\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”38″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”39″ ][cs_element_image _id=”40″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”41″ ][cs_element_text _id=”42″ ][cs_content_seo]We think it’s important to share why we’re so passionate about teaching you what we’ve learned about sailing. See, we teach it because we live it. It wasn’t too long ago that we were trying to figure out how to chart our journey and set sail. We did all the research, watched the YouTube videos, and read thousands of articles and blog posts. Everyone was saying something different! It was overwhelming and made the decision to start our adventure even harder. Quite frankly, we were nearly terrified… But we didn’t give up on our dream life. Through trial and error we found what works, and more importantly, what doesn’t work. Over the last few years, we’ve been able to help change thousands of people’s lives by sharing our experiences.
Chris and Keith of Bluewater Cruising\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”43″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”44″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”45″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”46″ ][cs_content_seo]SAIL TRIM\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_button _id=”47″ ][cs_content_seo]REGISTER NOW\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”48″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”49″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”50″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”51″ ][cs_content_seo]Who is this class for?\n\nIf you race sailboats then the North U Sail Trim and Boat Speed Seminar is for you. We teach the skills you need to move from mid-fleet to podium. Get your speed boost at a North U Trim Seminar – You are so close.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”52″ ][cs_content_seo]This course is targeted to sailors and racers seeking to improve their understanding of sail trim for better speed, balance, and control in all conditions.
Upwind topics include mainsail and jib trim, helming, and a special Trim Solutions section to solve the most baffling problems in upwind performance.
The Downwind portion covers the trim of both symmetric and asymmetric spinnakers, as well as non-spinnaker jib-and-main sailing. Starting from initial settings, we show how refinements in sail shape and trim technique improve performance.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_headline _id=”53″ ][cs_content_seo]WHAT WILL I LEARN?\n\nIf you race sailboats then the North U Sail Trim and Boat Speed Seminar is for you. We teach the skills you need to move from mid-fleet to podium. Get your speed boost at a North U Trim Seminar – You are so close.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”54″ ][cs_content_seo]Bicycles, bobsleds, sailboats – no matter what you race, you’ve got to be fast to win. If it’s sailboats you race or cruise, then this online course is for you. You’ll learn the latest in sailing skills with an emphasis on practical, proven, real-world techniques that will help you sail faster. Even if you never race you’ll learn how to sail with better speed, balance, and control.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”55″ ][cs_element_layout_div _id=”56″ ][cs_element_image _id=”57″ ][/cs_element_layout_div][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”58″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”59″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”60″ ][cs_content_seo]TOPICS BY SESSION\n\nIf you race sailboats then the North U Sail Trim and Boat Speed Seminar is for you. We teach the skills you need to move from mid-fleet to podium. Get your speed boost at a North U Trim Seminar – You are so close.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_headline _id=”61″ ][cs_content_seo]Sail Theory & Upwind Trim – PARTS 1 & 2\n\nTuesday, February 18th & Thursday February 20th, 2025\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”62″ ][cs_content_seo]Sail Theory
If you’ve ever wondered how sails work then this online course will explain the basics.
Angle of Attack, Depth, Twist
Learn how the angle of attack, depth, and twist combine to control upwind power.
Sail Controls
It’s time to take the theory and put it into practice as we discuss how to use the controls on your boat to change the shape of your sails. The interactive Sail Trim Simulator allows you to see how changes in sail controls change sail shape and performance, while video clips show real-life trim and performance techniques.
Upwind Trim in All Conditions
An in-depth look at how you can set up your boat and trim your sails upwind in a variety of different conditions. Including a special Trim Solutions section to solve the most baffling problems in upwind performance.
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”63″ ][cs_element_layout_div _id=”64″ ][cs_element_image _id=”65″ ][/cs_element_layout_div][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”66″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”67″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”68″ ][cs_content_seo]SYMMETRICAL SPINNAKER TRIM – PART 3\n\nTuesday, March 4th, 2025\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”69″ ][cs_content_seo]Learn how to optimize downwind performance with symmetric spinnakers. Sailing downwind is easy. Optimizing performance downwind is tricky. Learn how to coordinate efforts of the full team/crew to provide subtle but critical improvements in downwind performance and how to control and optimize the spinnaker shape with refinements that take you beyond the basics.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”70″ ][cs_content_seo]Initial Spinnaker Trim
Reaching Trim
Running / VMG Trim
Light Air & Heavy Air Techniques
Pole Adjustments
Helming
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”71″ ][cs_element_layout_div _id=”72″ ][cs_element_image _id=”73″ ][/cs_element_layout_div][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”74″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”75″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”76″ ][cs_content_seo]ASYMMETRICAL SPINNAKER TRIM – PART 4\n\nThursday, March 6th, 2025\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”77″ ][cs_content_seo]Learn how to optimize downwind performance with asymmetric spinnakers. Learn about downwind sailing without a spinnaker and how to set up and trim your main & jib while coordinating trim, helm, and crew weight to help to sail faster, deeper, and with more control. \n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”78″ ][cs_content_seo]Initial Spinnaker Trim
Reaching Trim
Running / VMG Trim
Heavy Air & Light Air Techniques
Tackline Trim
Helming
Non-Spinnaker Downwind Setup & Trim
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”79″ ][cs_element_layout_div _id=”80″ ][cs_element_image _id=”81″ ][/cs_element_layout_div][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”82″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”83″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”84″ ][cs_content_seo]SAIL TRIM SIMULATOR\n\nSESSION 4 • NOVEMBER 28TH\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”85″ ][cs_content_seo]The simulator models upwind trim and performance as never before. Years in development, the simulator uses the power of the North Sails Design Suite to model upwind trim and performance with unprecedented accuracy – in both the depiction of sail shape and performance data. Adjust every control. View from every angle. Test in a full selection of wind speeds and sea states. See the results.

\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”86″ ][cs_element_image _id=”87″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”88″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”89″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”90″ ][cs_content_seo]STUDY MATERIALS\n\nSESSION 4 • NOVEMBER 28TH\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”91″ ][cs_content_seo]The North U Performance Trim book gives complete coverage to upwind and downwind sail trim and boat handling, including mainsail and genoa trim, helming, and the trim and handling of both conventional and asymmetric spinnakers. Learn how the angle of attack, depth, and twist affect performance. See how changes in pole position change spinnaker shape. Understand your options for spinnaker takedowns. Special sections including boat handling skills and drills show you how to turn your crew into a team. Packed with illustrations, written to be read, the 208-page book will teach you techniques to sail faster.
The North U Performance Trim and North U Performance Racing Tactics books are NOT included in the registration fee but everyone who registers for the online class will receive a 15% off promo code to use on our online store – BUY NOW

\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”92″ ][cs_element_image _id=”93″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”94″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”95″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”96″ ][cs_content_seo]YOUR HOST\n\nKeith Whitaker\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_headline _id=”97″ ][cs_content_seo]Director of Education, North U\n\nBILL GLADSTONE\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”98″ ][cs_content_seo]Bill Gladstone is the Director of the North U Performance Division of American Sailing. He is the author and creator of books, seminars, online classes, and clinics. Bill’s racing experience covers the spectrum, including everything from dinghies to maxis, ponds to oceans, and foredeck to helm. Bill has been teaching sailing and racing for over forty years throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Graduates of his seminars and clinics number in the tens of thousands. They are winning races and cruising with confidence the world over.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”99″ ][cs_element_image _id=”100″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”101″ ][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”102″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”103″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”104″ ][cs_element_raw_content _id=”105″ ][cs_content_seo]\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”106″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”107″ ][cs_content_seo]ONLINE CLASS REGISTRATION\n\nTuesday, February 18th, 2025Thursday, February 20th, 2025Tuesday, March 4th, 2025Thursday, March 6th, 2025
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