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North U Racing Trim
Performance Racing Trim
The most complete book on modern sailing performanceTo win races you have to sail fast. Performance Racing Trim shows you how. The 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.
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Quick Trim Guide
The waterproof Quick TRIM Guide is designed for onboard use. Sixteen panels provide step-by-step guidance on mainsail and jib trim.
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Sail Trim On Demand
NEW Program!
Speed wins races. The difference between mid-fleet and podium is just a couple percent. Get the critical increment of Fast at the North U On-Demand Trim Webinar.Boat Speed and Racing Trim Webinar NOW On-Demand :
– An eight hour course led by North U Director Bill Gladstone
– Sign up for single sessions or the full series
– Available On-Demand on your schedule
– View, Review, Revisit as often as you like
– Subscribe for the Full Series and Receive a Full Year of accessCurriculum
USD$160.00
– Two x two hour sessions with the latest in upwind trim and performance in all condition
– A full two hours on Symmetric Spinnaker Trim
– A full two hours on Asymmetric Trim plus Jib & Main Downwind
– North U Trim book available for purchase with the webinar -
Trim Seminar Texas
Bicycles Bobsleds Sailboats. No matter what you race, you have to be fast to win.
If 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.
– Sunday, March 12, 2023
– Full day seminar (9:00 am – 4:00 pm)
– Led by North U’s Andrew Kerr– The latest in Upwind Trim and performance in all conditions.
– Symmetric and Asymmetric Spinnaker Trim for better speed and control.
– Jib and Main Reaching and Running tips and tricks.
– Access the North U Upwind Sail Trim Simulator for home study and review. It’s the same Simulator we use to teach the course.
– North U Trim book available at a discount!
– Risk Free Pre-Registration. Full refund if you cancel.Location:
Grapevine Sailing Club
Scottʼs Landing Marina 2500 Oak Grove Loop,
Grapevine, TX 76051RISK FREE Registration – FULL Refund if you cancel
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Trim Seminar Bellingham
Bicycles Bobsleds Sailboats. No matter what you race, you have to be fast to win.
If 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.
– Full day seminar (9:00 am – 4:00 pm) with North U’s Andrew Kerr.
– Saturday, March 18th, 2023.
– The latest in Upwind Trim and performance in all conditions.
– Symmetric and Asymmetric Spinnaker Trim for better speed and control.
– Jib and Main Reaching and Running tips and tricks.
– Access the North U Upwind Sail Trim Simulator for home study and review. It’s the same Simulator we use to teach the course.
– North U Trim book available at a discount!
– Risk Free Pre-Registration. Full refund if you cancel.
– With North U Seminar Leader Andrew Kerr.Location:
Bellingham Yacht Club
2625 S Harbor Loop Dr,
Bellingham, WA 98225RISK FREE Registration – FULL Refund if you cancel
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Trim Seminar Park City
Bicycles Bobsleds Sailboats. No matter what you race, you have to be fast to win.
If 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.
– Saturday, April 15, 2023
– Full day seminar (9:00 am – 4:00 pm)
– Led by North U’s Mark Laura.– The latest in Upwind Trim and performance in all conditions.
– Symmetric and Asymmetric Spinnaker Trim for better speed and control.
– Jib and Main Reaching and Running tips and tricks.
– Access the North U Upwind Sail Trim Simulator for home study and review. It’s the same Simulator we use to teach the course.
– North U Trim book available at a discount!
– Risk Free Pre-Registration. Full refund if you cancel.
– With North U Seminar Leader Mark Laura.Location:
Park City UTRISK FREE Registration – FULL Refund if you cancel
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Trim Seminar Eugene
Bicycles Bobsleds Sailboats. No matter what you race, you have to be fast to win.
If 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.
– Full day seminar (9:00 am – 4:00 pm) with North U’s Andrew Kerr.
– Sunday, April 30th, 2023.
– The latest in Upwind Trim and performance in all conditions.
– Symmetric and Asymmetric Spinnaker Trim for better speed and control.
– Jib and Main Reaching and Running tips and tricks.
– Access the North U Upwind Sail Trim Simulator for home study and review. It’s the same Simulator we use to teach the course.
– North U Trim book available at a discount!
– Risk Free Pre-Registration. Full refund if you cancel.
– With North U Seminar Leader Andrew Kerr.Location:
Eugene Yacht Club
26126 Bangs Road,
Junction City, OR 97448Registration fee includes a pizza lunch.
RISK FREE Registration – FULL Refund if you cancel
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Trim Seminar Flathead
Bicycles Bobsleds Sailboats. No matter what you race, you have to be fast to win.
If 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.
– Saturday, May 6, 2023
– Full day seminar (9:00 am – 4:00 pm)
– Led by North U’s Andrew Kerr– The latest in Upwind Trim and performance in all conditions.
– Symmetric and Asymmetric Spinnaker Trim for better speed and control.
– Jib and Main Reaching and Running tips and tricks.
– Access the North U Upwind Sail Trim Simulator for home study and review. It’s the same Simulator we use to teach the course.
– North U Trim book available at a discount!
– Risk Free Pre-Registration. Full refund if you cancel.Location:
North Flathead Yacht Club
Seminar Location TBARISK FREE Registration – FULL Refund if you cancel

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