LEARN FROM THE BEST ABOUT Racing

Expedition Polars and Sail Charts Webinar

This session focuses on the creation and modification to polar files and sail chart files used in Expedition. Both files are crucial to our racing strategy and they usually start out pretty rough and can get very honed over time. Presented live in one three-hour session or at your own pace on-demand.

For easiest access to this webinar, be sure to create an account with login name and password at checkout. 

Please check your email after purchase to begin your webinar. If you do not receive an email within 30 minutes, check your spam folder or contact us at 203/245-0727 or NorthU@NorthSails.com

USD$129.00

Expedition Race Schedules Webinar

Expedition’s Race Schedule tool provides strategic information in an offshore race by tracking rival boats from their position reports.

For easiest access to this webinar, be sure to create an account with login name and password at checkout. 

Please check your email after purchase to begin your webinar. If you do not receive an email within 30 minutes, check your spam folder or contact us at 203/245-0727 or NorthU@NorthSails.com

USD$79.00

Learn the Racing Rules 2020 Group Plan

Your Club, Fleet, or Group can share a group license for the Learn the Racing Rules 2020. 

With a group purchase you will not have immediate access to the program.  We will have to set up your group and email your group log-in credentials.

Minimum order: 10

 

USD$25.00

Expedition Weather and Routing Webinar

In this 3 hour program Peter Isler delves into two of Expedition’s most valuable and powerful tools: Expedition’s Weather and Route Optimization features.

For easiest access to this webinar, be sure to create an account with login name and password at checkout. 

Please check your email after purchase to begin your webinar. If you do not receive an email within 30 minutes, check your spam folder or contact us at 203/245-0727 or NorthU@NorthSails.com

USD$129.00

Instrument Tuning and Optimization Webinar

This module covers the theory behind instrument setup, and the how to’s of calibration and fine-tuning.

For easiest access to this webinar, be sure to create an account with login name and password at checkout. 

Please check your email after purchase to begin your webinar. If you do not receive an email within 30 minutes, check your spam folder or contact us at 203/245-0727 or NorthU@NorthSails.com

USD$129.00

Learn the Racing Rules 2020 Online Training

For access to this course, be sure to create an account with login name and password at checkout.

After you create your account you will receive an email with a link to the TalentLMS website with your course.

If you do not see your course on the TalentLMS homepage, go to the Course Catalog located on the right sidebar and select the LEARN THE RACING RULES 2020 ONLINE TRAINING course.

If you do not receive a verification email within 30 minutes, check your spam folder or contact us at 203/245-0727 or NorthU@NorthSails.com

Makes a great gift!
Click here to give Learn the Racing Rules as a Gift

USD$50.00

North U Racing Library Pack – Disc version

Our full collection of racing materials, including the Racing Tactics Book and Disc, Racing TRIM Book and Disc, Match Racing Playbook, Welcome to Match Racing DVD, Quick TRIM Guide, Race Boat Crewing DVD, Dave Perry’s Understanding the Rules Book and Rules Quiz Book  plus the Rules & Tactics Seminar Workbook.  But that is not all!  The Racing Library Pack also includes Dave Dellenbaugh’s awesome Learn The Racing Rules 2020 On-Line Course.  

That’s 12 items! All for only $286.

Learn the Racing Rules 2020 is a complete training on-line course on the Racing Rules of Sailing.

For access to the Learn The Racing Rules on-line course you MUST CREATE AN ACCOUNT with login name and password at checkout. 

You’ll get a link to the program on your order confirmation page.  Use that link to set up your access.  You’ll also get access info in your order confirmation email.  Questions? Contact us at 203/245-0727 or NorthU@NorthSails.com

USD$286.00

Expedition 101 Webinar

The information age is hitting sailing full force. Today’s top racers use on-board computers to optimize racing strategy and boat performance on the fly (while also compiling data for later analysis). The Expedition webinar introduces you to all of Expedition’s Navigation, Routing, Strategy and Performance features.

For easiest access to this webinar, be sure to create an account with login name and password at checkout. 

Please check your email after purchase to begin your webinar. If you do not receive an email within 30 minutes, check your spam folder or contact us at 203/245-0727 or Info@northu.com

 

USD$199.00

North U Sailors Bookshelf USB

Sailor’s Bookshelf Gift Pack – USB*

Our complete collection, including:
Trim Book, Trim USB, Tactics Book, Tactics USB, Cruising Workbook, Cruising Disc,  Weather Book, Match Racing Playbook, Welcome to Match Racing DVD,  Understanding the Racing Rules book by Dave Perry, Dave Perry’s Racing Rules Quiz Book, Rules & Tactics Workbook, Race Boat Crewing DVD, Quick TRIM Guide, and Instant Handbook.
That’s 15 items – Your Sailor’s Complete Winter Survival Pack at a savings of over $60!  

Discs are Windows and Mac compatible..

*You have a choice: If you prefer to receive the Tactics & Trim Seminars-on-Disc rather than on USB Flash Drive, click here.

Download this Addendum for Using Quicktime with both Trim & Tactics Seminar programs!
Quicktime for Windows.pdf

USD$333.00

/ St. Pete, Miami, Charleston

Regatta Experience

Train & Race: Leave the Rest to Us
Helly Hansen St Pete NOOD, February 12-16, 2019
Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta, Miami, March 3-7,  2019
Charleston Race Week, April 22-26, 2019

Your North U Regatta Experience  includes:
• A Flying Tiger 7.5 with square-top 3Di square top main, jib and masthead asymmetric spinnaker
• A Two Day Clinic Prior to the Regatta
• A Three Day Regatta
• A North U Coach On Board for Both the Clinic & Regatta
• Regatta Entry Fee
• A One-Design Start During the Regatta
• Daily Debriefs
• Accommodations Packages are Available

North U Racing TRIM USB

The North U TRIM Seminar-on-USB Flash Drive*  puts performance in motion, and shows how changes in trim change the sailing performance of your boat.  Covers Sail Trim and Boat Handling Upwind and Downwind – A complete home-study seminar to view and review.

* Available on either USB Flash Drive or on Disc

USD$40.00

North U Racing Tactics Disc

The North U Tactics Seminar-on-Disc offers the complete North U Tactics seminar curriculum for home study.  Covers the full spectrum of Tactics topics and includes our exclusive Wind Shift Simulators and Tactical Situation Maker.

USD$40.00

North U Racing Tactics USB

The North U Tactics Seminar-on-USB* offers the complete North U Tactics seminar curriculum for home study.  Covers the full spectrum of Tactics topics and includes our exclusive Wind Shift Simulators and Tactical Situation Maker.

*Same content available on a Disc instead of a USB Flash Drive if you prefer.

USD$40.00

North U Race Pack w USB

 

Books or USBs?  Tactics or Trim?

The answer is the North U Race Pack:

The Race Pack includes both the Racing Tactics Book and Racing Tactics USB  AND the Racing TRIM Book and Racing TRIM USB.

Save $15 when you get all four!

If you prefer, you can get the same content on Discs instead of USB Flash Drives. The 2 books plus 2 discs.  Click to get the disc version.

Windows and Mac compatible.

USD$115.00

North U Sailors Bookshelf w Disc

Sailor’s Bookshelf Gift Pack on Disc*

Our complete collection, including:
Trim Book, Trim Disc, Tactics Book, Tactics Disc, Cruising Workbook, Cruising Disc,  Weather Book, Match Racing Playbook, Welcome to Match Racing DVD,  Understanding the Racing Rules book by Dave Perry, Dave Perry Racing Rules Quiz Book, Rules & Tactics Workbook, Race Boat Crewing DVD, Quick TRIM Guide, and Instant Handbook.
That’s 15 items – Your Sailor’s Complete Winter Survival Pack at a savings of over $60!

Discs are Windows and Mac compatible..

*You have a choice: If you prefer to receive the Tactics & Trim Seminars-on-USB Flash Drive rather than on Disc, click here.

USD$333.00

North U Racing Tactics Coursebook

The most complete book on modern racing tactics Performance Racing Tactics takes you all the way around the course.

USD$25.00

North U Racing Trim Coursebook

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.

USD$25.00

Rules & Tactics Workbook

The Rules & Tactics Workbook (2017-2020) includes dozens of rules scenarios covering upwind, downwind, mark rounding and starting situations. A handy primer for Rules & Tactics all the way around the course.

USD$10.00

North U Racing TRIM Disc

The North U TRIM Seminar-on-Disc* puts performance in motion, and shows how changes in trim change the sailing performance of your boat.  Covers Sail Trim and Boat Handling Upwind and Downwind – A complete home-study seminar to view and review.

* Available on either USB Flash Drive or on Disc

USD$40.00

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.

USD$12.00

Understanding the Racing Rules through 2020

Covers 2017-2020 RULES! Includes the complete text of the Racing Rules of Sailing and US SAILING Prescriptions. Perry concisely and clearly answers all the most commonly asked questions on the racing rules, and then some.

USD$35.00

100 Best Racing Rules Quizzes 2020

Covers 2017-2020 Rules! Highlights specific aspects of The Racing Rules of Sailing for 2017-2020 in an enjoyable format. The sixth edition also includes an Advanced Rules Quiz Section plus 25 New Quizzes.

USD$15.00

North U Race Pack w Disc

 

Books or Discs?  Tactics or Trim?

The answer is the North U Race Pack:

The Race Pack includes both the Racing Tactics Book and Racing Tactics Disc  AND the Racing TRIM Book and Racing TRIM Disc.

Save $15 when you get all four!

If you prefer, you can get the same content on USB Flash Drives instead of Discs. The 2 books plus 2 flash drives.  Click to get the USB version.

Windows and Mac compatible.

USD$115.00

Race Boat Crewing DVD

Great crew work is essential to successful racing. Learn the tricks of the trade on the new Race Boat Crewing Video.

USD$40.00

North U Rules Pack

Rules Pack – 4 items

Dave Perry’s Understanding the Racing Rules of Sailing

Dave Perry’s 100 Best Rules Quizzes book

The North U Rules & Tactics Workbook

Plus  Dave Dellenbaugh’s Learn The Racing Rules 2020 on-line program.  

All four for only $95.

Learn the Racing Rules 2020 is a complete training on-line course on the Racing Rules of Sailing, with videos, animations, quizzes and tests.

For easiest access to the Learn The Racing Rules on-line course, be sure to CREATE AN ACCOUNT with login name and password at checkout. 

USD$95.00

Learn the Racing Rules 2020 Gift

For Gift Purchase of this course please add the recipient’s name and email address (and any other message you’d like on the certificate) in the ‘Order Notes’ box at check-out.

We will email the certificate to you – or if you prefer, we can send it directly to the recipient. Please let us know in the check out order notes.

Questions? Contact us at 203/245-0727 or Info@NorthU.com

USD$50.00

North U Racing Library Pack – USB version

Our full collection of racing materials, including the Racing Tactics Book and Disc, Racing TRIM Book and Disc, Match Racing Playbook, Welcome to Match Racing DVD, Quick TRIM Guide, Race Boat Crewing DVD, Dave Perry’s Understanding the Rules Book and Rules Quiz Book  plus the Rules & Tactics Seminar Workbook.  But that is not all!  The Racing Library Pack also includes Dave Dellenbaugh’s awesome Learn The Racing Rules 2020 On-Line Course.  

That’s 12 items! All for only $286.

Learn the Racing Rules 2020 is a complete training on-line course on the Racing Rules of Sailing.

For access to the Learn The Racing Rules on-line course, you MUST CREATE AN ACCOUNT with login name and password at checkout. 

You’ll get a link to the program on your order confirmation page.  Use that to set up your access.  You’ll also get access info in your order confirmation email.  Questions? Contact us at 203/245-0727 or NorthU@NorthSails.com

USD$286.00

March 02, 2019 / Newport, RI

Newport, RI

Speed wins races. The difference between mid-fleet and podium is just a couple percent.  Get the critical increment of Fast at a North U Trim Seminar. And for some of you who Race and Cruise or simply daysail,  we will show you how to trim your sails so you get the most out of your boat.

One day at a North U Racing Trim Seminar will pay dividends all season long.

US Naval Station
Officer’s Club – Constellation Room
95 Perry Road
Newport, RI 02841
401-841-3283

Curriculum is the same for all participants. Host Club Members should sign up under Member category.

Special Presentation will be given by Kimo Worthington on New Boats & Projects underway!

For this location, lunch is included in the pricing.

Registration for this location is now closed.

 

USD$0.00

March 02, 2019 / Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL

Speed wins races. The difference between mid-fleet and podium is just a couple percent.  Get the critical increment of Fast at a North U Trim Seminar. And for some of you who Race and Cruise or simply daysail,  we will show you how to trim your sails so you get the most out of your boat.

One day at a North U Racing Trim Seminar will pay dividends all season long.

DePaul University
Lincoln Park Campus
2320 N. Kenmore Ave.
Chicago, IL  60614
(near Fullerton & Halsted)

Seminar Location: Schmitt Academic Center
Room:  SAC-161

Curriculum is the same for all participants. Host Club Members should sign up under Member category.

You will be on your own for lunch.

Registration for this location is now closed.   We will be accepting walk-ins on Saturday morning. Please arrive early for paperwork.

 

USD$0.00

March 03, 2019 / Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee, WI

Speed wins races. The difference between mid-fleet and podium is just a couple percent.  Get the critical increment of Fast at a North U Trim Seminar. And for some of you who Race and Cruise or simply daysail,  we will show you how to trim your sails so you get the most out of your boat.

One day at a North U Racing Trim Seminar will pay dividends all season long.

Hosted by  the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Sailing Team!
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
3210 N. Maryland Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53211
Seminar Location:  Lubar School of Business
Room:   N-146

Curriculum is the same for all participants. Host Club Members should sign up under Member category.

You will be on your own for lunch.

Registration for this location is now closed.   We will be accepting walk-ins on Saturday morning. Please arrive early to complete paperwork.

USD$0.00

March 10, 2019 / Annapolis, MD

Annapolis, MD

Speed wins races. The difference between mid-fleet and podium is just a couple percent.  Get the critical increment of Fast at a North U Trim Seminar. And for some of you who Race and Cruise or simply daysail,  we will show you how to trim your sails so you get the most out of your boat.

One day at a North U Racing Trim Seminar will pay dividends all season long.

Anne Arundel Community College
ROOM:  Florestano 101
101 College Parkway
Arnold, MD  21012
410-647-7100

Curriculum is the same for all participants. Host Club Members should sign up under Member category.

Daylight Savings Time Begins!
Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead Saturday night, March 9th for Daylight Savings Time to begin on Sunday, March 10th! We would not want you to miss any of the seminar!

For this location lunch is optional.

Registration for this location is now closed.   We will be accepting walk-ins on Sunday morning. Please arrive early to complete paperwork.

USD$0.00

March 23, 2019 / Long Beach, CA

Long Beach, CA

Speed wins races. The difference between mid-fleet and podium is just a couple percent.  Get the critical increment of Fast at a North U Trim Seminar. And for some of you who Race and Cruise or simply daysail,  we will show you how to trim your sails so you get the most out of your boat.

One day at a North U Racing Trim Seminar will pay dividends all season long.

Long Beach Yacht Club
6201 Appian Way
Long Beach, CA 90803
562-598-9401

Curriculum is the same for all participants. Host Club Members should sign up under Member category.

Please Note:
The LBYC is handling lunch and you can pay at the event – cost will be $20 inclusive per person.  The buffet includes: soup, salad bar, carving station, fruit, cookies and taco bar on Saturdays.  There will also be a designated area for attendees to enjoy lunch.

FOR HEADCOUNT PURPOSES, PLEASE SPECIFY UNDER “COMMENTS” ON CHECK OUT IF YOU WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN THE CLUB’S LUNCH!

For those who prefer something else, there are several restaurants within a mile of the club.

Registration for this location is now closed.   We will be accepting walk-ins on Saturday morning. Please arrive early to complete paperwork.

USD$0.00

March 23, 2019 / Indianapolis, IN

Indianapolis, IN

Speed wins races. The difference between mid-fleet and podium is just a couple percent.  Get the critical increment of Fast at a North U Trim Seminar. And for some of you who Race and Cruise or simply daysail,  we will show you how to trim your sails so you get the most out of your boat.

One day at a North U Racing Trim Seminar will pay dividends all season long.

Eagle Creek Sailing Club
Seminar being held at:
9247 N. Meridian Street
2nd Floor
Indianapolis, IN 46260
401-255-6324 (Marcus)

Curriculum is the same for all participants. Host Club Members should sign up under Member category.

For this location lunch is optional.

Registration for this location is now closed.   We will be accepting walk-ins on Saturday morning. Please arrive early to complete paperwork.

USD$0.00

March 24, 2019 / Grapevine, TX

Dallas, TX

Speed wins races. The difference between mid-fleet and podium is just a couple percent.  Get the critical increment of Fast at a North U Trim Seminar. And for some of you who Race and Cruise or simply daysail,  we will show you how to trim your sails so you get the most out of your boat.

One day at a North U Racing Trim Seminar will pay dividends all season long.

Sunday, March 24, 2019

Grapevine Sailing Club
Scott’s Landing Marina
2500 Oak Grove Loop North
Grapevine, TX 76051
702-239-5106

Curriculum is the same for all participants. Host Club Members should sign up under Member category.

For this location lunch is optional.

Registration for this location is now closed.   We will be accepting walk-ins on Sunday morning. Please arrive early to complete paperwork.

USD$0.00

March 30, 2019 / Eugene, OR

Eugene, OR

Speed wins races. The difference between mid-fleet and podium is just a couple percent.  Get the critical increment of Fast at a North U Trim Seminar. And for some of you who Race and Cruise or simply daysail,  we will show you how to trim your sails so you get the most out of your boat.

One day at a North U Racing Trim Seminar will pay dividends all season long.

Eugene Yacht Club
26126 Bangs Road
Eugene, OR 97448

Curriculum is the same for all participants. Host Club Members should sign up under Member category.

For this location, lunch is included in the pricing.

Registration for this location is now closed.   We will be accepting walk-ins on Saturday morning. Please arrive early to complete paperwork.

USD$0.00

March 30, 2019 / Buffalo, NY

Buffalo, NY

Speed wins races. The difference between mid-fleet and podium is just a couple percent.  Get the critical increment of Fast at a North U Trim Seminar. And for some of you who Race and Cruise or simply daysail,  we will show you how to trim your sails so you get the most out of your boat.

One day at a North U Racing Trim Seminar will pay dividends all season long.

Hosted by Buffalo Harbor Sailing Club at:
Grill at the Dome
175 Brompton Road
Tonawanda, NY  14150

Curriculum is the same for all participants. Host Club Members should sign up under Member category.

For this location, lunch is included in the pricing.

Registration for this location is now closed.   We will be accepting walk-ins on Saturday morning. Please arrive early to complete paperwork.

 

USD$0.00

April 06, 2019 / Ottawa, ON

Ottawa, ON

Speed wins races. The difference between mid-fleet and podium is just a couple percent.  Get the critical increment of Fast at a North U Trim Seminar. And for some of you who Race and Cruise or simply daysail,  we will show you how to trim your sails so you get the most out of your boat.

One day at a North U Racing Trim Seminar will pay dividends all season long.

The North U Racing Trim Seminar is offered as a one-day course focusing on boat speed and sail trim.

For this location, lunch is optional $10++ CDN

Member – $115+HST=129.95 CDN
Skipper – $135+HST=152.55 CDN
Crew – $115+HST=129.95 CDN
Junior – $70+HST=79.10 CDN

Additional add on items will be subject to applicable taxes.

Nepean Sailing Club
Dick Bell Park
3259 Carling Avenue
Ottawa, ON K2H 1A6
613-829-6462

Check in – 8:30 am ; Seminar 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Curriculum is the same for all participants. Host Club Members should sign up under Member category.

For this location lunch is optional.

Registration for this location is now closed.   We will be accepting walk-ins on Saturday morning. Please arrive early for paperwork.

CAD$0.00

April 07, 2019 / Toronto, ON

Toronto, ON

Speed wins races. The difference between mid-fleet and podium is just a couple percent.  Get the critical increment of Fast at a North U Trim Seminar. And for some of you who Race and Cruise or simply daysail,  we will show you how to trim your sails so you get the most out of your boat.

One day at a North U Racing Trim Seminar will pay dividends all season long.

The North U Racing Trim Seminar is offered as a one-day course focusing on boat speed and sail trim.

For this location, lunch is optional $10 CDN per person

Member – $115+HST=129.95 CDN
Skipper – $135+HST=152.55 CDN
Crew – $115+HST=129.95 CDN
Junior – $70+HST=79.10 CDN

Additional add on items will be subject to applicable taxes.

Lakeshore Yacht Club
76 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive
Etobicoke, ON M8V4B7
416-255-3701

Check in – 8:30 am ; Seminar 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Curriculum is the same for all participants. Host Club Members should sign up under Member category.

For this location lunch is optional.

Registration for this event is now closed. We will be accepting walk-ins on Sunday morning but plan to bring your own lunch or go to a local eatery.  Please be there by 8:30 to complete paperwork.

CAD$0.00

April 27, 2019 / Vancouver, BC

Vancouver, BC

Speed wins races. The difference between mid-fleet and podium is just a couple percent.  Get the critical increment of Fast at a North U Trim Seminar. And for some of you who Race and Cruise or simply daysail,  we will show you how to trim your sails so you get the most out of your boat.

One day at a North U Racing Trim Seminar will pay dividends all season long.

The North U Racing Trim Seminar is offered as a one-day course focusing on boat speed and sail trim.

For this location, lunch is included in the pricing.

Member – $125+GST=131.25 CDN
Skipper – $145+GST=152.25 CDN
Crew – $125+GST=131.25 CDN
Junior – $80+GST=84.00 CDN

Additional add on items will be subject to applicable taxes.

West Vancouver Yacht Club
5854 Marine Drive
West Vancouver, BC V7W2S2
604-921-7575

Check in – 8:30 am ; Seminar 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Curriculum is the same for all participants. Host Club Members should sign up under Member category.

Registration for this location is now closed.   We will be accepting walk-ins on Saturday morning. Please arrive early to complete paperwork.

CAD$0.00

January 29, 2020 / St Thomas

St. Thomas, USVI 2020

Early Registration Special: Save $300.

Join us for the 5th annual North U Mid-Winter Racing Clinic at the St. Thomas Sailing Center in the U.S. Virgin Islands.  The clinic starts with a welcome party on a Wednesday evening, January 29th and runs through Sunday, February 2nd. You’ll enjoy the experience of having a coach on board helping you master all facets of racing trim, helming, boat handling and tactics utilizing IC-24s. Four full days of racing instruction, combining on-the-water training and races, shoreside seminars and video review.  Or add a bonus day of sailing for Pre-Training on spinnakers, helming, and upwind trim. Take advantage of our Early Registration Special and get a bonus 5th day for free.

Early Registration Special: Free Bonus Day: Save $300!!
North U Risk Free Pre-Registration – Fully Refundable Deposit

See Full Details Below

USD$0.00

April 19, 2020 / Pink Shell Resort

Performance Race Week 2020