North Sails

  • MATCH RACING CLINICS


    As part of a world wide promotion of match racing, North U is organizing a series of Clinics and Clinegattas (a clinic folllowed by a regatta with coaching) which are intended to introduce racing sailors to the thrills, skills and techniques of match racing.

    Clinic Curriculum

    The Match Racing Clinic Curriculum was created by Dave Perry and Liz Baylis with assistance from North U. Two formats are available: A full 3 day format, or a 2 plus format (one evening followed by 2 full days).

    You’ll learn about dial ups, circling, lead / push, the hook, the shift right and many other match racing tactics during shoreside sessions, and then head out on the water to do them. On the water sessions include a series of drills, exercises, practice starts and races designed to emphasize the development of match racing knowhow.

    Sign Up as One or as a Team

    The clinics are open to men and women. You can sign up as a team or individually.

    Schedules and Fees

    As clinics are scheduled for 2012, they will be listed on our Seminar Schedule Page.  Contact us if there’s nothing in your area. Fees and format vary by location.

    Host A Match Racing Clinic

    Clinics are currently being scheduled. Click here to download a PDF on how your club or fleet can host a Match Racing Clinic.


    More clinic dates and locations are still being added, please check back frequently.

    To register now for a Match Racing Event, please click here.

    Upcoming Clinics:


    April 27-April 29 - Welcome to Match Racing - in J/22's
    Sail Newport, Rhode Island - (www.sailnewport.org)
    Instructor:  Bill Gladstone

    June 1-3 – Youth Match Racing Clinegatta – West - in J/22’s
    San Diego Yacht Club, San Diego, California (www..sdyc.org/juniors)
    Instructor: Andrew Campbell

    June 13-14 - Advanced Match Racing Clinic - J/22's
    Rochester Yacht Club, Rochester, NY (RSulliv1@rochester.rr.com)
    Instructor: Dave Perry or David Dellenbaugh

    July 5-8 – Youth Match Racing Clinegatta – East - in Swedish Match 40’s
    Oakcliff Sailing Center, Oyster Bay, NY (www.oakcliffsailing.org)
    Instructor: Dave Perry or David Dellenbaugh

    Fall (date tba) – Youth Match Racing Clinegatta - South - in Ideal 18’s
    St. Petersburg Yacht Club, St. Petersburg, Florida (www.spyc.org)

    Clinics Recently Held:

    <> 09/23-09/25/11  Annapolis Welcome to MR Clinic
    <> 09/09-09/11/11  St. Petersburg Welcome to MR Clinic
    <> 07/21-07/24/11  Clinegatta South Youth MR Clinic
    <> 07/14-07/17/11  Oyster Bay Youth MR Clinic
    <> 06/22-06/26/11  Sheboygan Youth MR Clinic and Regatta
    <> 06/14-06/16/11  Sheboygan Northern Lights Advanced Women's Clinic
    <> 06/08-06/09/11  Buffalo Advanced MR Clinic
    <> 02/18-02/20/11  Rollins Varsity MR Clinic