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Stamford Performance Racing Seminar - Wrap Up

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.