“This is the best program we have seen.” — U.S. Sailing Association. Sailing in heavy weather takes you offshore aboard a 40 ft. sailboat for an onboard instruction, heavy weather sailing techniques and tactics and a unique, close-up look at sailing in near gale conditions. Join Warren Luhrs, Steve Dashew, John Neal and other top sailors as they talk about steering in large seas, heavy air sail trim, personal protection and storm tactics. Subjects covered include: Steering in large seas; Heavy air sail trim; Roller reefing; Personal protection; Storm tactics.