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  • Master Upwind Sail Trim & Balance

    Posted by Diona on July 31, 2026 at 2:09 pm

    Want to point higher, sail faster, and better understand what your sails are actually telling you?

    The replay of Upwind Sail Trim & Balance with North U’s Kristen Berry is now available on demand!

    This course breaks down the fundamentals of sailing efficiently upwind, starting with how the wind interacts with your sails and building into practical techniques for sail trim, balance, pointing, and performance. Whether you’re a newer sailor trying to make sense of sail shape or an experienced sailor looking to fine-tune your skills, there’s plenty to take back to the boat.

    One viewer shared:

    “For me as a beginner, the first part of the physics of what the wind was doing, pull and push, was really good! There was so much information. I liked the charts with the check marks.”

    Watch the full course on demand:
    https://americansailing.com/learn-to-sail/online-class/upwind-sail-trim-and-balance

    Let’s hear from you: What part of sailing upwind gives you the most trouble: sail trim, pointing, boat balance, or figuring out what those telltales are trying to tell you?

    • This discussion was modified 1 month ago by  Diona.
    Diona replied 1 month, 1 week ago 1 Member · 0 Replies
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