North F18 Sails

The North F18 sails have been developed from the successful work carried out in the Tornado class over the past years. The mould shape from the Tornado has beenimported into the F18, luff curves altered for the individual F18 manufacturers’ mast bends, and then sized to fit the F18 model. Careful attention has been paid to the finishing of the various classes requirements. The individual manufacturer sails have then been carefully tested. Main, jib and spinnaker are designed using the “North Sails’ proprietary Spiral design software, used on everything from the winning Optimist and Olympic classes to VX40s and America’s Cup sails.” Sails have been designed and tested for the Hobie Tiger, Nacra Infusion, Cirrus and Diam. Sails are available for all the F18 manufacturers.

Mainsails

The North mainsail is a powerful sail which is very responsive to downhaul, meaning that the sail is fast and easy to use across the range of conditions. In marginal winds there is power for early hull popping, as the wind increases and downhaul is applied and the sail will twist off to gradually depower the rig.

  • Contenders Apen 12 smoke film (available in clear film).
  • Full Radial Construction.
  • Vision Windows.
  • Tell Tails.
  • Class Insignia.
  • Sail Bag.
  • Sail Numbers.
  • Battens NOT included.

Jibs

The new North jibs are designed to compliment the North mainsails. Entry angle of the jib will remain unchanged, but slightly more depth has been put into the base. Attention to the sheeting angle will ensure that you get the most from this jib across the wind range.

  • Contenders Apen 06 smoke/ clear film.
  • Battens.
  • Tell Tails.
  • Sail Bag.

 

Asymmetric Spinnaker

The North F18 Spinnaker is an all purpose sail, that has proven to be very fast downwind, giving good speed and depth. Careful attention to panel layout has resulted in a stable sail that is easy to trim.

  • Contenders 0.75 silicone coated nylon.
  • Stock sails blue (wide range of colours available).
  • Sail Bag

Price (Ex VAT & Delivery)


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