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PERFORMANCE RACE WEEKS

North U on the water clinics are designed to compress years of trial-and-error into focused, intentional learning. From fundamentals to elite performance, our clinics emphasize repetition, clarity, and measurable improvement. Every clinic blends classroom learning with extensive on-the-water practice—so concepts don’t just make sense, they become habits. Understand it. Practice it. Own it.

PERFORMANCE RACE WEEK

FEB 02-06 2026 • ST. THOMAS, VI

5 Day On-The-Water Racing Clinic

Master racing trim, helming, and boat handling with experienced coaches onboard high-performance IC-24s.

PERFORMANCE RACE WEEK

MAR 05-09, 2026 • ST. THOMAS, VI

5 Day On-The-Water Racing Clinic

Master racing trim, helming, and boat handling with experienced coaches onboard high-performance IC-24s.

PERFORMANCE RACE WEEK

MAR 23-29 2026 • ST. PETE, FL

2 Day Clinic + 3 Day Regatta

Master racing trim, helming, and boat handling with experienced coaches aboard high performance J/70s.

PERFORMANCE RACE WEEK

APR 06-10 2026 • Austin, TX

5 Day On-The-Water Racing Clinic

Master racing trim. helming. and boat handling with experienced coaches onboard high-performance J/80s.

Regatta Experiences

North U Regatta Experiences put learning directly into the competitive environment—where decisions matter, pressure is real, and performance gains show up immediately. These are not “ride-alongs.” They are immersive, coached racing experiences designed to accelerate learning through real-time feedback, repetition, and structured debriefs. Whether you’re racing locally or at a major event, Regatta Experiences help you turn competition into your most powerful classroom. Race smarter. Learn faster. Leave faster.

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PERFORMANCE RACE SeminarS

Unlock your next level of performance with North U’s new Speed and Strategy seminar. This full-day, in-person course blends expert instruction on sail trim, boat handling, and winning course strategy to help you sail faster and smarter. Taught by seasoned North U coaches, the interactive classroom sessions turn complex racing concepts into practical skills you can use on the water immediately. If you’re ready to boost your speed, sharpen your decision-making, and elevate your racing game, Speed and Strategy is your new secret weapon.

ON DEMAND

ASA 102: Keelboat 2

BILL GLADSTONE

This spring, our schools will start teaching our exciting new course, ASA 102: Keelboat 2…

TEXTBOOKS

North U textbooks and workbooks are trusted by sailors, coaches, and programs around the world—and for good reason. They turn complex concepts into clear, actionable knowledge you can return to again and again. These aren’t coffee-table books. They’re tools—designed to be marked up, revisited, and applied on the water. Built to teach. Designed to last.

NorthU Racing Trim

North U Performance Racing Trim teaches sailors how to maximize boat speed through clear, actionable techniques in upwind and downwind sail trim and handling.

NorthU Racing Tactics

North U Racing Tactics delivers a complete, practical guide to modern racing strategy, rules, and on-the-water decision-making for sailors of all levels.

Boat Handling & Sail Trim

Boat Handling & Sail Trim Made Easy gives sailors clear, practical techniques to improve control, balance, and boat speed through better sail trim and handling.

Advanced Cruising & Seamanship

This book offers insights to improve your boat’s performance upwind, downwind, in heavy weather, and on long-distance passages.