North Sails Oregon

History of Classes and Events

(Some of these were put on by North Sails, others were run by other people but a North Sails representative presented or assisted. This is not a comprehensive list.)

2008

• June 28, On the water Cal 20 Race Clinic

2007

• March 3-4, North U Race Tour: Trim & Tactics - Presented by Dobbs Davis.
  

2006

• February 22, North Sails Oregon Team Management - Presented by Kerry Poe and Guest Speakers.
• March 5, North U Weather for Sailors - Instructor: Bill Biewenga.
• March 14-28, North Sails Oregon Trim Course Instructor: Kerry Poe.
• May 9,11 - Short Course Racing Clinic on the Columbia River
• February 22, Team Management Class (Poe, Colistro, Borchers)
• March 12, North U Weather for Sailors
  
• March 14, 21 28, Trim Course
  
• May 9, 11, NSO Short Course Racing
  
• June 30, PRO PYC Beer Can Formal Night
  
• Aug 4-6, PRO Columbia Gorge One Design Regatta (Poe).
• Aug 19-20, Laser Master PCCs (Poe).
  

• March 6, North U Trim Class taught by John Rousmaniere, author of the Annapolis Book of Seamanship
• March 7 - 28, Tactics and Strategy Course taught by Kerry Poe at the North Sails Loft.
  
• February 10, OWSA sail trim class
• March 6, North U Trim Course
  
• March 7, 14, 21 28, Tactics and Strategy Course
  
• May 10, North Sails Oregon Short Course Racing Clinic
• May 10 - Short Course Racing Clinic on the Columbia River

• March 13, North U Tactics Class taught by Andrew Kerr
  This class had a fantastic turnout of over 50 people, including about 20 Portland State University and Lewis and Clark College sailing team members. Topics covered included starts, upwind strategy and tactics, downwind strategy and tactics, and rules. As always, Andrew did a fantastic job of teaching and answering everyone's questions.
• February 10, Presentation at Oregon Women's Sailing Association "Learn to Sail" course. Discuss sailmaking, sail design and sailcloth.
• Jan 15 - May 30, Coach for Portland State University Sailing Team
• March 6-7, PRO for PSU Gorge Regatta
• March 13, North U Tactics Course taught by Andrew Kerr
• March 24, Instructor for OCSA Race Management Course
• April 7, Cal 20 Sail Measurement Party at the Loft
• April 17-18, PRO for Rainier Cup (Collegiate Gorge Regatta)
• April 28, Catalina Owner's meeting at the Loft
• May 1-2, PRO for NW Spring Collegiate Regatta at the Gorge
• May 11, North Sails Short Course Practice Racing on the Columbia
• May 15-16, PRO for PSU Gorge Invite Regatta
• May 26 - June 4, PRO for Collegiate Nationals at the Gorge
• May 28, Party for US Sailing President Janet Baxter, at the North Sails Loft
• June 26 - Laser clinic at Cascade Locks, OR
• September-Dec, Coach for Portland State University Sailing Team

(All activities run by Kerry and/or Amy Poe unless otherwise stated)

• June 26 - Laser clinic at Cascade Locks, OR

Hosted by the Columbia Gorge Racing Association, the Laser clinic was run by our very own Kerry Poe. Topics covered included:


• Downwind - How to stay on a wave and how to get over the back of the next wave. When should you sail extra distance or go rumbline? How much vang?
• Upwind - How to depower the rig. steering technique. When should you ease the sheet compared to pinch?
• Learn how to line up with other boats for boat speed testing and experimenting.


• May 11, North Sails Short Course Racing Clinic
  
  This was a fun evening of short races on the Columbia. The goal was to get through as many starts as possible, and though the wind was light and the sun set early, we pulled off three quick races.


• March 24, Oregon Corinthian Sailing Association Race Management Clinic

Held at Mars Meadows, Kerry Poe talked about setting courses and dealing with the weather.

• May 28, "Meet the President" BBQ at the loft

US Sailing President, Janet Baxter, was in town visiting for a couple of days, and she graciously joined us and about 50 local sailors for parking lot BBQ at the North Sails loft.
• April 28, Catalina Owner's Association Meeting
• April 7, Cal 20 Sail Measurement Party

2003

• June 15, North U Cruising Class taught by Andrew Kerr
  Over 20 people showed up for this one day cruising class. Topics covered included sail trim, heavy weather sailing, anchoring, and safety.
• July 1, North Sails Short Course Racing Clinic
• June 5 - 7, J24 One Design Clinic run by Chris Snow from North Sails One Design
• June 3, North Sails Short Course Racing Clinic
• May 6, North Sails Short Course Racing Clinic

• April 27, North Sails Smart Course taught by Kerry Poe in Eugene
• March 12, Assistant instructor at Oregon Women's Sailing Association "Learn to Sail" course, Amy Poe taught charting and navigation
• February 13 and 20, March 6 and 13, Kerry Poe moderated in "Winter Rules Series" run by Bill Huseby
• February 12, Presentation at Oregon Women's Sailing Association "Learn to Sail" course.
  Discuss sailmaking, sail design and sailcloth.
• April 28, Eugene Thistle Tune-Up Day run by Kerry and Amy
• March 27 -28, Oregon Corinthian Sailing Association Race Management Clinic
  Kerry Poe talked about the new starting sequence, finishing boats, and flags
• June 8, Oregon Women's Sailing Association Lifesling clinic
• April 10, Cal 20 sail measurement Party
• March 30, Santana 20 PHRF measurement Day
• March 16, Thistle fleet meeting
• February 6, Cal 20 fleet meeting