Unlocking Your Boat’s Full Speed Potential

Think your boat’s as fast as it can go? Think again! In this engaging and hands-on talk, Leopold Brandl shows how smart trimming and teamwork can add real speed to your next race. Learn how to set up your sails, balance the boat, and fine-tune your crew coordination to make every knot count. From light-air tweaks to heavy-weather techniques, you’ll walk away with actionable insights to boost both your confidence and your boat speed.

A two-time Olympic campaigner for Germany in the 470 class, Leopold Brandl brings firsthand racing and design expertise to every project. With a background in physics and mathematics, and early experience in nuclear submarine design, he applies scientific rigor and engineering insight to advance sailing innovation—driving Lion Sailing’s mission to help sailors reach peak performance on and off the water.