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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 …
A: Because a multihull does not heel and release the wind load when the pressure hits, multihull sails must be able to handle higher wind loads than monohull sails. This means every aspect of multihull …
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 …
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 …
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 …
North Sails is proud to be named Official Sailmaker to the Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Trophy. First sailed in 2020, this plastic-free sustainable regatta combines competitive sailing with marine conservation, directly linking our sport to protecting …
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 …
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 …
O serviço de Check-in Online é uma ferramenta bastante útil para manter a segurança de todos, durante esta crise de saúde mundial que enfrentamos. Recomendamos que utilize esta plataforma online como principal meio de contacto, a …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Ricardo Alves e Tiago Alves são os novos Campeões Nacionais da Classe 420 e estão de Parabéns pelo seu fantástico desempenho , durante a regata que se realizou no início do mês, acumulando também o …
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, …
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
Terminou, ontem, o Campeonato Nacional de Optimist com o velejador Francisco Uva a alcançar o título de Campeão Nacional. Os velejadores Francisco Uva (Por 2735) e Júlia Cardoso (POR 2651) lutaram taco-a-taco pelo primeiro lugar, durante …
The Portuguese National Championships finished last weekend in Vilamoura. Francisco Uva (POR 2735) and Júlia Cardoso (POR 2651) fought very closely for first place, with Uva taking home the title. Alongside four of the top …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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) …
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 …
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 …
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 …
North Sails is excited to announce they are the official sail partner of the inaugural Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Trophy. The event will take place June 27-28, 2020 between Cascais and Sesimbra, Portugal. This new event …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
North Sails Expert Warwick Kerr (Wazza) owns a Spirit 36 called Wakaki, hull #45, built in 1991. She had one owner before Wazza. "This boat was a good compromise between my modern racer mentality, and …
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 …
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https://youtu.be/88dsNy_10po Webinar presented in Portuguese featuring guest speakers and 420 Champions Diogo Costa and Pedro Costa moderated by North experts Lollo de Felice e Hugo Rocha.
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 …
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 …
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 …
North Sails Optimist expert and winner of several World and European titles, Hugo Rocha, gives his opinion as an expert on various topics alongside guest Olympic sailor Jorge Lima. https://youtu.be/ywdKnbP5KyE
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 …
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 …
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. …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Os novos modelos das velas de Optimist (MNR) já estão disponíveis, em Portugal, para demonstração. Se tem curiosidade em conhecer os novos modelos e em experimentá-los marque connosco um Demo Session para o seu Clube. A equipa …
A North Sails, em Portugal, promove pela terceira vez uma clínica de Natal em Cascais. A Clínica de Natal para Optimist vai decorrer nos dias 27, 28 e 29 de Dezembro na Marina de Cascais. Os velejadores …
CONGRATULATIONS! Augusto Castelo-Branco, Semana do Atlântico 2019 WINNER, sailing with R-2. Francisco Uva, Troféu Cidade de Viana do Castelo WINNER, sailing with R-2. Constança Pinheiro de Melo, Troféu Cidade de Viana do Castelo 2nd Place at INFANTIS fleet, sailing with …
The ten-race 420 World Championships 2019 concluded with two North Sails powered teams claiming gold medals in Vilamoura, Portugal. Wizner/Ameneiro of Spain won the Open class and the Greek team of Spanakis/Michalopoulos were victorious in …
North Sails has established a partnership with Sopromar - Centro Náutico de Lagos, a reference boatyard, with more than two decades already, that offers the customer a wide range of specialized services performed by professional …
Depois das Provas de Apuramento Nacional, realizadas em Abril e Maio, o velejador Salvador Baptista-Fernandes provou o resultado da consistência do seu trabalho e alcançou o apuramento para a participação no Campeonato Europeu de 2019. …
The 24th King Juan Carlos Trophy was the second leg of the International Dragon European Cup Series 2019. The event saw some tight competition last weekend at Clube Naval de Cascais. After three days of racing, …
Procurem-nos para Tips & Advices sobre a vossa North Sails e também para qualquer informação sobre as nossas velas. Velejadores de Optimist e Snipe não percam a oportunidade de saber mais sobre as campanhas em vigor, válidas até …
As velejadoras Katharina Leite e Matilde Bandeira fizeram, também, um excelente trabalho! A Katharina conquistou o 1º lugar e a Matilde o 3ºlugar, em Feminino. Entre os onze primeiros classificados foram 6 os velejadores North Sails. Competiram com os modelos …
Parabéns ao Francisco por esta vitória, resultado da consistência do seu trabalho! Na terceira prova da época, realizaram-se cinco regatas, nas quais velejadores North Sails somaram três vitórias. Augusto Castelo-Branco venceu duas regatas, com a …
Depois de treinos de Natal, seguidos das festividades da época, é com admiração que olhamos para estes pequenos-Grandes velejadores como uns guerreiros. Foram três dias de empenho a trabalhar com base no enorme gosto que …
Missing summer already? Contact North Sails Cascais and make sure your sails are ready for next season! Our Certified Service experts are here for you to guarantee your sails inspection and maintenance. Contact us and get information …
Xmas Optimist North Sails Clinic, em Cascais 27 a 29 de Dezembro À semelhança do que é feito internacionalmente, a North Sails promove, também, em Portugal clínicas para os seus velejadores. Estas iniciativas são igualmente abertas a velejadores …
Termos: Promoção válida para todas as velas Inshore One design entregues na América do Norte e Europa. Exclui Classes One Design OffShore e Grand Prix. Exclui todas as encomendas custom. Válido para encomendas confirmadas entre …
Development of 3Di began ten years ago and has continued at a rapid and accelerating pace ever since. 3Di is the sum of multiple technologies exclusive to North Sails, making it the ideal platform for …
Termos & Condições: Promoção válida para todas as velas one design entregues na América do Norte e Europa. Exclui classes Grand Prix One Design. As encomendas devem ser feitas até ao dia 31 de Outubro …
Within the Volvo Ocean Race Boatyard sits a communal sail loft which provides service and repairs for all seven teams sailing in the 2017-18 edition of the race. The sail loft employs only five sailmakers …
Ainda está a tempo de usufruir do Certified Service da North Sails!Se durante o Inverno não teve oportunidade de fazer a inspecção às suas velas, aproveite agora para o fazer. O Certified Service oferece-lhe o melhor cuidado na …
Encomenda já as tuas North Sails para 420! Como sabes o Campeonato Ibérico e o Europeu de Juniores 420 acontecem, este ano, em Sesimbra em semanas consecutivas. A Equipa North Sails Portugal vai estar presente nas …
O podium foi North Sails no XXIX Campeonato de Portugal da Classe 420 em Absoluto e Juniores! É com orgulho que acompanhamos as classificações do Campeonato Nacional da Classe 420, onde vemos recompensado o trabalho das …
Velejadores North Sails na semana de Carnaval De regresso a casa, após alguns dias de vela em Vilamoura, as nossas equipas trazem resultados que nos deixam orgulhosos. Aproveitaram o tempo que lá passaram para treinar e os …
Primeira Clínica de 2018, com Hugo Rocha, contou Onze Equipas de 420 2018 arranca com a realização da nossa Primeira Clínica do ano para a Classe de 420. Durante dois dias, 11 Equipas tiveram a oportunidade …
A Matilde Bandeira (POR2696) e o Salvador Baptista-Fernandes (POR2697) do Clube de Vela do Tejo, estão de Parabéns pela sua prestação na II PAR Centro - Classe Optimist, que teve lugar no Barreiro durante os …
North Sails com Hugo Rocha no Estágio de Natal de 420, em Cascais A North Sails participou em dois dias do Estágio de Natal do Clube Naval de Cascais para a Classe 420, que decorreu de 19 a …
Clínica Optimist em Cascais Nos passados dias 08, 09 e 10 de Dezembro de 2017, realizámos uma Clínica de Optimist para os velejadores do CVTejo. A acção teve lugar em Cascais, com o apoio da Marina …
The Dragon World Championships, which happens every two years, was an all-around success this year with nine beautiful days of racing in Cascais. Twenty four teams, representing 18 nations, brought their best performance to races …