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March 10, 2023
Ein Segelsommer voller Highlights
Draußen wird es heller, unsere Nähmaschinen laufen auf Hochtouren, die neue Saison ist im Anmarsch. Das Jahr 2023 verspricht dabei zahlreiche Highlights für Buten un Binnen. Selbstredend, dass auch das Team von North Sails bei vielen …
March 3, 2023
New Hire in Hamburg: Sales & Shipping Admin
In eigener Sache: Wir suchen zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt einen Sales & Shipping Admin (m/w/d) in Vollzeit (Teilzeit möglich). Du bist ein smarter Logistiker, der auch in stressigen Situationen weder den Überblick noch die Ruhe verliert? Dann …
March 2, 2023
Mit der Melges gen Middelfar
Speed is timeless, lautet ein geflügeltes Wort im Regattasport. Und was könnte die unbedingte Gültigkeit dieses Diktums besser unterstreichen als das 30-jährige Jubiläum der Melges 24. Mit knapp 900 gebauten Booten und aktiven Flotten rund …
January 30, 2023
Auftakt nach Maß
Zwei Flotten, zwei unterschiedliche Routen, ein Ziel: Schneller sein als die anderen. Beim Nachfolger des Volvo Ocean Race, was nun einfach nur noch "The Ocean Race" heißt, ist vieles neu und dennoch bleibt der Kern …
January 30, 2023
Vier gewinnt
Zum Jahreswechsel vorgestellt und ab sofort verfügbar: Das neue V-4 Großsegel von North Sails. Mit dem V-4 erweitert North Sails die V-Serie für Optimisten (V-1, V-2, V-3) nach oben. Das V-4 ist etwas voller als …
November 19, 2022
North Sails Set to Power the 37th America’s Cup Competitors
North Sails, which has powered every America’s Cup winner since 1987, is proud to be the sailmaker of choice for all entries participating in the 37th America's Cup. The five teams signed up to compete …
September 21, 2021
Nord Stream Race Victory for Team Finland
The 6th of September and the end of Kiel Week 2021 marked the beginning of the ninth edition of the longest offshore race in the grueling Baltic Sea, the Nord Stream Race. Sailing the 1000 nautical …
September 13, 2021
ARC Preparations & Cruising Sail Selection for Offshore
North Sails cruising experts Jeremy Smart, Bob Meagher, and Ridgely MacKenzie join World Cruising Club’s Andrew Bishop to discuss sail selection for offshore bluewater sailing and ARC Preparations. This webinar is a particularly beneficial watch …
July 9, 2021
Unlocking the Potential of North Club Racing Sails
Nicolas (Nico) Cohen-Addad’s J/122 Jinn captured the attention of the North Sails team in Hong Kong after winning a host of recent regattas, including the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Summer Cup (IRC) and the …
April 23, 2021
This is North Sails: The Team, The Tools and the Technology
You can imagine the future or you can be a part of it. Lowell North decided to be a part of it-- and lead it. When he started North Sails, Lowell North’s philosophy was simple...get …
April 7, 2021
New Fastnet Record
The MOD70 Trimaran PowerPlay, led by Peter Cunningham and skippered by Ned Collier Wakefield, has set a new Fastnet record. The team completed the original Fastnet course of 595 nautical miles in a new world Fastnet …
February 19, 2021
Asymmetrical vs. Symmetrical Spinnakers
When it comes to downwind sails, there are a dizzying array of choices for today’s sailor. There are even two types of spinnaker: asymmetric and symmetric. So how do you decide what would be right …
February 10, 2021
North Sails J/70 Team Launch Two New Sail Designs
The J/70 class attracts sailors who demand the best, and North Sails continues to upgrade and improve an already successful inventory. New for 2021 are two designs added to the North class line-up; the XCS-4 …
January 31, 2021
Your North Sails Team is Live!
Catch your local teams live with our upcoming interactive webinar schedule. North Sails Class Experts from around the world have joined forces to bring you the best tips and techniques that will help you get …
December 4, 2020
Build, Test, Rinse, and Repeat
Last week we announced the launch of our new Performance range of foul weather gear that will be available in Spring 2021. Each week, until launch, we’ll unpack how our team conceived the range, the …
October 1, 2020
Putting Away Your Toys
North Sails Expert Tom Davis is particular about sail storage. He’s shared his best tips below to ensure your sails remain in top shape for next season. Given how strange 2020 has been in many respects, …
September 20, 2020
Tuning Tips from the Top
Pros at the top of the fleet share how the North 9DSX Moth sail takes them through the range of conditions and their personal tuning tips. Shop Moth Sails
September 16, 2020
Swan Tuscany Challenge
Days before the Swan Tuscany challenge began, owners were rallying their teams as organizers pulled together to put on a successful event. Yachting, in the midst of coronavirus, hasn’t been easy, but members of the …
September 2, 2020
Sesto-Cosby Makes Waves in the Optimist Fleet
Making a name for himself in the fiercely competitive Optimist fleet is 14-year-old British sailor Santiago Sesto-Cosby. Having sailed the Optimist for an astounding 10 years, we were eager to find out about his journey …
August 28, 2020
Doublehanded Tips From Armel Le Cléac’h & Clarisse Crémer
North Sails were lucky to have the two doublehanded experts Armel Le Cléac’h & Clarisse Crémer host a webinar for an in-depth masterclass. Best known as a singlehanded sailor with notable race wins in the Solitaire …
August 6, 2020
Steering Downwind
Steering off the wind, on reaches and runs, requires a coordinated effort between helmsman and spinnaker trimmer. The spinnaker trimmer often has as good a feel for performance as you do while driving, and together …
August 5, 2020
How To Improve Your Tacks
The most important element of upwind boathandling is tacking, though every once in awhile an efficient reef or genoa change could also win you a race. Tacking seems like a minor thing, but the difference …
July 17, 2020
New Sails For Summer On Swan 78 Kinina
In 2018, Mr. Enrico Bonatti purchased Kinina, a Swan 78. Why a Swan 78? “I prefer the best quality,” he said. “And the 78 is the right size for me.” Mr. Bonatti then met with …
July 10, 2020
Doublehanded Tool Kit
Doublehanded sailing has gained momentum globally, as the gateway to getting back out on the water while remaining socially distant. It is also the latest event added to Paris 2024, so now is the time …
July 9, 2020
It Takes Two…
Owner and co-skipper, Catherine Pourre and co-skipper Pietro Luciani are the winning duo onboard Class40 Eärendil. Together, the pair are the reigning Class40 World Champions, have twice won the RORC Caribbean 600, The Atlantic Cup, …
July 8, 2020
Doublehanded Dream
With nearly 20-thousand miles under his belt, Sam Fitzgerald is no stranger to the challenges of going offshore, especially with only two sets of hands onboard. A naval architect and seasoned Class40 racer, with accolades …
In 2016, Ken and Liisa Bacco set sail from Newport, Rhode Island on December 1st during a snow storm onboard their Oyster 47.5 cutter rig, Altair, to meet up with the Oyster World Rally (OWR) …
July 1, 2020
The Best Sails for Cruising
A few months ago, North Materials Expert Tom Davis wrote an article titled “What are the Best Sails for Club Racing?” It only seems logical to have a companion piece that focuses on cruising, so …
June 26, 2020
ClubSwan 36 Collaboration
The ClubSwan 36, which made its debut in May 2019, is seeing significant signs of growth. Despite a delay in sailing in 2020, the North Sails team has spent the first half of this year …
June 22, 2020
Introducing DynaRig by Southern Spars
Southern Spars, a North Technology Group company, is proud to announce they have joined forces with Magma Structures to deliver a new generation of DynaRigs. The DynaRig concept has proven itself as an effective alternative …
June 12, 2020
3Di OCEAN: Your Questions, Answered
A: 3Di OCEAN is the newest line of 3Di sails from North Sails, designed and engineered exclusively for cruising. A: 3Di OCEAN is for you if you are looking for a premium cruising product, providing high …
June 9, 2020
Introducing the 3Di OCEAN Line Up
After an exhaustive research and development program, North Sails is thrilled to launch 3Di OCEAN 370, our latest innovative sail product that completes a line-up of 3D molded sails dedicated to cruising. This new product is …
June 2, 2020
Things to Look for in a Good Sail
You know when it feels right. It’s that moment when you could almost let go of the wheel and the boat could steer itself. A boat in perfect balance. Racing sailors will go to extraordinary …
May 26, 2020
North Sails Partners With World Cruising Club
North Sails announces an exciting new partnership with leading sailing rally organizers World Cruising Club. The aim of the partnership is to inspire sailors around the world to embark on a cruising adventure, using North …
May 22, 2020
Sails, Service & Local Support
It’s still a complicated time in many places around the world, and a huge thank you to our entire North Sails team, clients, and friends who have pulled together in a way that is quite …
May 1, 2020
Are You Onboard?
Fill your social feeds with all things sailing. Each day North Sails is curating our social media channels with content that showcases our passion for being on the water. We're collecting images that inspire us …
April 28, 2020
Let’s Talk Stars | Rig Tuning
https://youtu.be/qpGyPC4xrbE Star Class champions Eric Doyle and Markus Koy present a in-detail presentation on Star Boat Rig Tuning. This great presentation is moderated by Maurice "Prof" O'Connell. Topics include: 6:20 - How to set up your mast 34:20 - …
April 20, 2020
Let’s Talk Optimist [German]
North Sails experts Kicker Schäfer and Miklas Meyer talk all things Optimist. https://youtu.be/zXhrTV551a0
April 15, 2020
Let’s Talk Dragon [German]
North Sails class experts Markus Koy & Stefan Matschuck discuss upwind sailing and what factors are important to get the most out of your boat speed. https://youtu.be/FzYagnyPGH0
April 10, 2020
North 3Di: Innovative Sailmaking Technology
Lightweight, reliable, unique. North 3Di sails are engineered to minimum weight and maximum performance. By eliminating the use of mylar, 3Di will not delaminate. Each 3Di sail is precisely shaped on full-sized molds and built …
April 3, 2020
We’re Here To Help With Answers
North Sails President Ken Read checked in to give us an update on what’s going on at North Sails this week. Ken, like all of us, is working from his makeshift home office in Rhode …
April 2, 2020
Navigate Material Options With Sail Finder
Do you race, cruise or do both? North Sails offers a broad range of sail materials to meet a wide variety of needs. This can make navigating sail material choices daunting. Depending on whether you …
March 31, 2020
Cruising Sailors Tool Kit
Our experts have created a variety of articles to help you gain confidence for your next getaway. Topics include battens, weather, safety, durability of cruising sails, and more. Whether you are leaving land behind or …
March 31, 2020
Ken Read on Offshore Safety
Hardcore ocean racers and coastal cruisers alike should all make safety at sea a priority. Practices from racing around the world, including the toughest conditions of the Southern Ocean, can apply to sailors of all …
March 31, 2020
Why Checking The Forecast Matters
Libby Greenhalgh has navigated around the world twice with the Volvo Ocean Race; she's a director with the Magenta Project and has an offshore resume that ranks her among the top sailors in the world. …
March 27, 2020
Sail Care & Maintenance Tips
There are many ways you can help prolong the life of your sails. Here are some pointers to keep you aligned with our sail care maintenance practices, which can be part of your regular routine …
March 27, 2020
Roller Furlers & UV Suncovers: What You Should Know
What happens if you furl your sail the wrong way? - with the sun cover on the inside instead of the outside of the furl? Unfortunately, we see the effects of this in our service …
March 25, 2020
North Sails Client Q+A
The North Sails teams around the world have received a bunch of calls and emails recently. A quick Q+A has been put together to help provide you with information on where we are at during …
March 13, 2020
Cruising Sail Durability
Cruising sailors demand durability. Yet, durability is not an easily quantified element of sail performance. Predicting durability is a tough challenge, because sails are subjected to so many different forms of use and conditions. That …
February 25, 2020
What are the Best Sails For Club Racing?
SHOP SAILS REQUEST A QUOTE For some sailors, “club racing” means a casual jib-and-main evening race aboard a well-stocked cruising boat carrying roller furlers and its anchor and chain in the bow. For others, it means …
February 21, 2020
The Difference Between Racing Sails and Cruising Sails
People with sailboats use them in many ways, but broadly speaking we define them as either cruising or racing. Cruising might be an hour-long daysail, with only one sail hoisted, or it might last a …
February 6, 2020
Sail Plan Dimensions
The basic rig dimension for a yacht are generally understood. However, there are some differences in how some sailors describe these dimensions. Here is how we define them at North Sails. I – Height of Foretriangle Elevation …
September 13, 2019
Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup Grand Finale
20 amateur teams representing 14 countries qualified to compete for a week of racing at the 2019 Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup. In its sixth edition, the event is host to teams from …
June 7, 2019
North Kunden im Opti und 420er erfolgreich
Bei der WM- und EM-Ausscheidung der 420er-Klasse in Warnemünde segelten North Sails Kunden erfolgreich. Nach neun Wettfahrten konnten sich Sophie Steinlein/Oda Hausmann vor ihrer Schwester und Teamkollegin Theresa Steinlein/Lina Plettner und Kristian Lenkmann/Philip Hall durchsetzen. …
September 17, 2018
Herzschlagfinale für die 2. Segel-Bundesliga in Kiel
Text: Mit Material der Deutsche Segel-Bundesliga; Fotos: DSBL/Lars Wehrmann Für die 2. Liga ging es um alles oder nichts, denn es entschied sich, welche vier Clubs den Aufstieg in die 1. Liga 2019 schaffen. Die vier …
September 17, 2018
Meistertitel für Halbtrocken 4.0 und One Spirit
Der Flensburger Segel-Club richtete in diesem Jahr die Internationale Deutsche Meisterschaft im Seesegeln aus. An vier Regattatagen vom 05. bis 09. September wurden je eine Mittel- und Langstrecke sowie fünf Up-and-Down Wettfahrten gesegelt. Dabei verlangten …
September 13, 2018
Moritz Wagner wird mit North Sails Bayerischer Meister 2018 im Optimist
Bei der Bayerischen Jugendmeisterschaft (sowie LJM Baden-Württemberg) am Starnberger See setzte sich Moritz nach sechs Rennen mit drei Laufsiegen im Feld der 57 Optisegler im Bayerischen Yacht-Club am Ende durch. Mit seinem radialen R2-Segel konnte er bei …
August 30, 2018
J/111 Worlds: Speed Reading
Twelve teams battled throughout the weeklong J/111 Worlds in Breskens, Netherlands, where big-breeze speed was the key to success. Martin Dent and his team on JElvis scored nine straight bullets and a second out of …
August 28, 2018
Deutsch-dänische Meisterschaft der Folkeboote
Fotos: chrisgossmann.de The Folkboat sails we use are the standard main LM-5A, which is the most all-round mainsail on the market, and as jibs, we use both the FL-5 and the FL-5L. With these three sails, we …
August 21, 2018
Showdown der Segel-Bundesliga in Berlin
Die Halbzeit der Deutschen Segel-Bundesliga ist vorbei und die 36 Clubs der 1. und 2. Bundesliga müssen vom 24. bis 26. August beim Verein Seglerhaus am Wannsee wieder ran. In der Hauptstadt trennt sich die Spreu vom Weizen: Welche …
June 27, 2018
Kieler Woche 2018
Kieler Woche, the world's biggest sailing event attracted roughly 4,000 sailors from 50 nations for the nine-day event in Northern Germany. Entries range from ORC, to Olympic Dinghies, to paralympic teams. With the Sailing World …
July 24, 2017
Bundesliga 4. Spieltag: DTYC gewinnt hauchdünn vor SMCÜ
Vom 21. bis 23. Juli segelten die 36 Clubs der 1. und 2. Segel-Bundesliga zum Auftakt der 128. Travemünder Woche bei überwiegend schwachen Winden um die ersten Tabellenplätze. Es war eines der spannendsten Wochenenden in …
July 10, 2017
IDM J-70 – North Sails Kunden auf dem Podium
Fotos: Sven Jürgensen Carsten Kemmling mit North Sails Miklas Meyer und Crew konnten sich am ersten Tag an die Spitze setzen und mit einer konstanten Serie von Top-5-Platzierungen (11. als „Streicher“) den Titel des Deutschen Meisters sichern. Auf …
June 27, 2017
Kiel Week 2017
One of the largest sailing events of the year, Kiel Week is an annual regatta held in the capital of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The event attracts 5,000 sailors on roughly 2,000 ships, and estimates a total …
June 22, 2017
Kieler Woche 2017 – ORC
Nach drei ereignisreichen Segeltagen ging am 21. Juni der Kiel-Cup Alpha der ORCi Yachten zu Ende. Acht Wettfahrten wurden unter der gewohnt souveränen Führung von Stefan Kunstmann gesegelt. In Gruppe A setzte sich die X-41 …
June 20, 2017
Drachen Weltmeisterschaft
Die alle zwei Jahre stattfindende Drachen Weltmeisterschaft war ein voller Erfolg. Neun Tage lang bot Cascais spannende Regatten bei 15-22 Knoten Wind. 24 Drachen aus 18 Nationen erlebten eine vom Clube Naval de Cascais hervorragend …
June 20, 2017
3. Spieltag der 1. Segel-Bundesliga
Die 18 besten Segelclubs der 1. Segel-Bundesliga haben von Samstag bis Montag (17.-19. Juni) im Rahmen der Kieler Woche direkt vor dem Olympiazentrum in Kiel-Schilksee ihr drittes Event ausgetragen. Die teilnehmenden Teams aus ganz Deutschland …
Wenn am Freitag die Kieler Woche beginnt und 4.000 Seglerinnen und Segler den Olympiahafen in Schilksee bevölkern, wird auch North Sails nicht fehlen. Zum zehnten Mal in Folge zieht die Hamburger Segelwerkstatt um und bietet …
May 16, 2017
Soll Ihr Segel länger halten
Certified Service™ steht bei North Sails für höchste Handwerksqualität und Effizienz. Unsere erfahrenen Segelmacher wissen genau, welche Behandlung Ihre Segel benötigen. So gehen Sie mit einer perfekten Segelgarderobe in die neue Saison. Wir kontrollieren auch …
May 16, 2017
Thomas Coville dankt North Sails
Thomas besuchte als Ehrengast die mehr als 200 Gäste des Festessens zum 60. Firmenjubiläum von North Sails im Rahmen des ersten weltweiten Sales Meeting in Lissabon Ende Januar. Er teilt North Sails Leidenschaft für Geschwindigkeit …