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Recent News

8/17/2011
F18 UK Nationals
 

8/31/2010
F18 Swedish Nationals
 

5/18/2010
Rutland Cat Open
 

12/18/2009
Archipelago Raid 2009
 

9/30/2009
F18 Norweigan Nationals
 


North F18 Results
2011
2nd
French Nationals
1st UK Nationals

2010
1st
Rutland Cat Open
1st Swedish Nationals

2009
2nd
World Champs
1st Round Texel
1st Round the Island
1st Raid Irroise France
1st Sandham Open, Nacra
1st Archipelago Raid, Nacra
1st Swedish Nats, Nacra
1st Norwegian Nats, Nacra




North Gear



F-18

Capricorn, Hobie Tiger, Hobie Wildcat, Nacra Infusion, Diam, Shockwave, Cirrus

North F-18 Sails

The North F18 sails have been developed from the successful work carried out in the Tornado class over the past years. Knowledge gained from flow membrane projects has resulted in the computer moulded designs available today. Careful attention has been paid to mast bend and finishing of the various individual classes. This gives sails specifically tailored to your class of F18. The individually manufactured sails have then been carefully tested by experts in lofts around the World. 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.”

     

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.

Price (Ex VAT & Delivery)
Euro €1350.00

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.

Price (Ex VAT & Delivery)
Euro €525.00

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. If you need any tips on luff tension and set up contact our class specialist Rob Wilson.

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

Price (Ex VAT & Delivery)
Euro €865.00

Testimonials

Tiger Sailor East Coast  "I thought I would send you a quick message, thankyou for sorting me a great set of sails! The boat is now so fast I feel like I’m cheating, I was just a little behind the other Tigers, now I’m in front when I don’t mess up, even lapping other Tigers!"

Nacra Sailor Bala "Excellent sail, with regatta win last weekend first time out!"

Accessories

Fibre Foam Batten Set
Price (Ex VAT & Delivery)
Euro €175.00 per set

 

300mm (12”) Sail Letters & Numbers
Price (Ex VAT & Delivery)
Euro € 1.70 each


Please contact our F-18 class specialist Rob Wilson
 for further details and sail orders.

For Shockwave sail orders please contact Rob White

 For Cirrus sail orders please contact Boulogne Conception Marine.

For more information on North products please contact your local
North Loft or Agent.