Stamford Performance Racing Seminar - Wrap Up
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Stamford Yacht Club Seminar | Wrap-Up & What Comes Next
Friday wasn’t the finish line.
It was the starting line.
This seminar was designed to create clarity, shared language, and momentum—so improvement becomes intentional, repeatable, and enjoyable. Below is a quick recap of what we covered on the water and in the room, followed by ways sailors and teams can continue building after the seminar.
⚓ What We Covered in the Seminar
Upwind Speed & Trim
Why consistent heel angle = speed, and how top boats “lock it in”
Depowering in the correct order: people → sails → rudder
How to respond correctly to puffs vs. lulls (and when not to tack)
Weather helm targets and why too much helm is just a brake
Rig setup fundamentals, including why a tight headstay wins in breeze
Downwind Performance
“Pull” vs. “push” mode and why flow still matters downwind
Spinnaker trim fundamentals: pressure, curl, and constant adjustment
Symmetric vs. asymmetric strategy in different wind ranges
Broach causes and a step-by-step recovery protocol
Starts
Racing the line, not the fleet
Building and protecting the gap to leeward
Line bias, pin vs. RC boat risks, and anti-barging realities
Tactical tools like scooping and the deep hook
Strategy, Tactics & Mark Roundings
Clear communication loops and factual performance calls
Managing leverage and “course capital”
Smart gate decisions and rounding philosophy: inside or alone
Why it’s faster to round clean than heroic
Preparation & Practice
Winning before the start by being the first boat out
Written crew processes (“dance cards”) for consistency
High-impact drills: timed tacks, stop-and-go, reefing practice
Honest team assessment and the power of video review
🚩 What Comes Next with North U
North U Office Hours (Open Dock Time)
Monthly, informal Zoom sessions to:
Clarify concepts from the seminar
Talk through your sailing
Get guidance on roles, goals, and next steps
⛵ Performance Race Weeks
Immersive, multi-day programs combining coaching, practice, racing, and daily debriefs:
St. Thomas Performance Race Week (February & March)
St. Petersburg Performance Race Week – All Women
Austin Performance Race Week
Seattle Performance Race Week
Each built around the North U Performance Pyramid with clear objectives and measurable progress.
👥 Club, Team & Individual Coaching
On-the-water coaching using your boats
Fleet-based training and event prep
Onboard or remote individual coaching
Short intensives or season-long support
Real schedules. Real budgets. Real improvement.
💻 Online Learning & Community
Upcoming Racing Rules of Sailing discussion with Dave Perry
A new North U website launching soon with on-demand learning, recorded seminars, and clear pathways forward
Choose Your Path
Some sailors jump into Race Weeks.
Some bring coaching to their club.
Some start with office hours or online learning.
All of those work.
If this seminar sparked ideas or questions, we’d love to help you figure out what makes sense—no pressure, no assumptions.
Sail fast. Have fun.
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