Feb 27, 2020 | Tips & How To's
It’s not news that headsail trim is more than just pulling on sheets. Quantum’s Chris Williams details the six important factors needed to get perfect headsail trim for the conditions. There are six main variables to consider in headsail trimming: sail choice, sheet... Feb 24, 2020 | Tips & How To's
North Expert Neil Mackley explains what to look for when it comes to Performance, Design, and Materials People with sailboats use them in many ways, but broadly speaking we define them as either cruising or racing. Cruising might be an hour-long daysail, with only one... Feb 10, 2020 | Tips & How To's
North Expert Tom Davis lays out your Inventory Options For some sailors, “club racing” means a casual jib-and-main evening race aboard a well-stocked cruising boat carrying roller furlers and its anchor and chain in the bow. For others, it means a... May 29, 2019 | Tips & How To's
Skip Dieball Offers Three Ways To Improve Helm Balance From Sails And Foils, And Increase Your Speed Upwind Racing dinghies and keelboats alike, a key to speed is maintaining a balanced helm upwind. All sailboats have a different feel when you steer them. Some have a... May 8, 2019 | Tips & How To's
By Bill Gladstone Proper response to a puff is critical to optimum performance in variable conditions. In our previous segment, Puff Response Upwind, we covered the best response to a puff in moderate air. In this segment we’ll look at Puff Response Upwind in Heavy... May 8, 2019 | Tips & How To's
By Bill Gladstone Source: NorthSails This article is derived from the North U Trim Seminar. North U offers seminars, clinics, books, media, online training, and coaching. Visit NorthU.com to Learn More In this segment we explore Angle of Attack in moderate air trim... 