A LITTLE ABOUT US Want to know more about North U? You landed on the right spot! ABOUT NORTH U North U is the training division of North Sails. We’ve been building the world’s best sails since 1957 and we’ve been providing the world’s best seminars and instruction since 1980. We know there's not just one... Read More »
ACCELERATE YOUR LEARNING PRIVATE ON-BOARD COACHING INQUIRE TODAY! You can spend a lifetime learning to be a better sailor. Accelerate the process with North U. Stop Guessing. Racing presents a vast array of questions. We answer all your questions. Every racing team has untapped potential just waiting to be realized, and there's no faster way... Read More »
2022 CLINIC TESTIMONIALS The curriculum is well developed and covers just about everything. I especially love the 3 rolling starts. It's a critical part of the program and gives participants practice/experience that makes a difference. The combination of classroom and on-the-water instruction. The classroom portion should not be overlooked - I would have been happy... Read More »
Turning sailors into racers And racers into winners North U helps accelerate Sailing advancement Let North U help you Cruise with confidence Sailing can be complex We work to provide clarity LIVE WEBINARS View NorthU live webinars that help develop skills including tactics, Cruising & Seamanship, and more. Learn More ON DEMAND View NorthU on-demand... Read More »
FEATURED PRODUCT Tactics Webinarwith Bill Gladstone It takes more than great boat speed to win races. You need strong tactics and great boat speed. At a North U Tactics Webinar you’ll learn the essentials of Racing Strategy, Tactics, and Rules. REGISTER NOW FEATURED WEBINAR Sail Trim Webinar with Bill Gladstone Speed wins races. The difference between mid-fleet... Read More »
How to Host a Program Learn more about hosting programs INQUIRE TODAY! Host a North U program for your Club or Fleet North U In-Person Seminars or Online Webinars are the best programs to engage your sailors and racers during the off-season. Choose either a full day or evening program. We offer both single session... Read More »
September 22-24, 2017 Hosted by National One Design Sailing Academy Oakville, Ontario National One Design Sailing Academy is hosting a North U “Fall Training” clinic in Oakville, September 22-24, 2017. The clinic will provide racing training aboard the Academy’s fleet of 10 Flying Tiger 7.5s. Enrollment is limited to 50 sailors. A team of 7... Read More »
Racing Clinics January 31-February 4, 2018 February 28-March 4, 2018 / St. Thomas St Thomas Yacht Club and the St Thomas Sailing Center are hosting two North U Mid-Winter Clinics in St. Thomas USVI: January 31 - February 4, and February 28 - March 4. © Bill Gladstone The clinics will provide racing training aboard... Read More »
MATCH RACING CLINICS As part of a world wide promotion of match racing, North U is organizing a series of Clinics and Clinegattas (a clinic followed by a regatta with coaching) which are intended to introduce racing sailors to the thrills, skills and techniques of match racing. Clinic Curriculum The Match Racing Clinic Curriculum was... Read More »
WHO WE ARE More than just champion sailors; great sailors with years of teaching experience. Director Bill Gladstone Bill is the Director of North U and author of the North U Racing Trim, North U Racing Tactics, and North U Cruising and Seamanship books and discs. In addition, Bill is a collaborator in the creation... Read More »
The North U Performance Race Weeks are FEBRUARY 6-10 and MARCH 6-10, 2023
-Jamey
Women's Performance Race Week®! March 27-31, 2023 St Petersburg Sailing Center, St Petersburg FL North U's Performance Racing Week offers five days to develop and hone your racing skills with a combination of onboard coaching, seminars and video review. The clinic concludes with a championship regatta.
Austin Yacht Club Member Special Member, Full Crew and BYOB savings!
-Jeff R.
The North U Performance Racing Clinics
February 2–6 and March 2–6, 2022
Balance Due for North U Performance Racing Clinics at the St. Thomas.
February Clinic: Balance Due by December 15.
March Clinic: Balance Due by January 6.
You can still add Bill’s Trim and Tactics books with FREE shipping (US only) (for yourself or as a GIFT!…).
Full clinic info follows below.
COVID Vaccination is REQUIRED
The North U Performance Racing Clinics February 2–6 and March 2–6, 2022 This page is for paying any balance due for those who have paid a deposit. The February Clinic has one opening as a sailor switched to March. Click here to sign up for March where a few spaces still remain. Balance Due for North U Performance Racing Clinics at the St. Thomas. February Clinic: Balance Now Due. March Clinic: Balance Due by January 6. You can still add Bill's Trim and Tactics books with FREE shipping (US only) (for yourself or as a GIFT!...). Full clinic info follows below. COVID Vaccination is REQUIRED
Austin Yacht Club Member Special 10% Savings and BYOB discount
The North U Performance Racing Clinics
February 2–6 and March 2–6, 2022
Join us for our 6th season of North U Performance Racing Clinics at the St. Thomas Sailing Center in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Two sessions will be offered: February 2–6 and March 2-6, 2022.
ASA Members Save $159 or
Sign up as a crew of 4 and save $259/person
Each clinic starts on a Wednesday and runs through Sunday. You'll enjoy 5 days of racing instruction including a combination of on-the-water training and races, shoreside seminars and video review. With a coach on board, you'll master all facets of racing trim, helming, spinnaker handling, and tactics utilizing a fleet of matched IC-24s.
Alas, the FEBRUARY Session is Sold Out
If you would like to be put on the wait list email: Bill@NorthU.com Subject: St Thomas February Waitlist
Click here to Sign Up for the MARCH Session
(Do not sit on your hands: March is nearly full. You can Waitlist for February and Sign Up for March. If Feb opens up we can switch you.)
North U Risk Free Pre-Registration
COVID Vaccination REQUIRED
The North U Performance Racing Clinics
February 2–6 and March 2–6, 2022
Join us for our 6th season of North U Performance Racing Clinics at the St. Thomas Sailing Center in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Two sessions will be offered: February 2–6 and March 2-6, 2022.
ASA Members Save $159 or
Sign up as a crew of 4 and save $259/person
Each clinic starts on a Wednesday and runs through Sunday. You'll enjoy 5 days of racing instruction including a combination of on-the-water training and races, shoreside seminars and video review. With a coach on board, you'll master all facets of racing trim, helming, spinnaker handling, and tactics utilizing a fleet of matched IC-24s.
Sign Up From This Page for MARCH Session (scroll down...)
Click here to Sign Up for FEBRUARY Session
North U Risk Free Pre-Registration
COVID Vaccination REQUIRED
