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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 …
X-Yachts are excited to introduce their new model of cruising yacht, encompassing 56 feet of luxury and performance with an emphasis on comfort. The X5⁶ is one of the biggest X-Yachts models ever to be produced …
Time is closing in on the 36th America’s Cup which commences in Auckland on the 6th of March 2021, and with the recent launch of Emirates Team New Zealand’s (ETNZ) second boat, competition is heating …
"We know when we are departing, but we do not know when we will return," recalls Loïck Peyron in this seventh and last episode of our Vendée Globe video series. Although an absent crowd marked …
A record of six women are included on the 33 skipper roster for the Vendée Globe 2020. This is historic, considering only seven women have participated, and six have ever completed the race since its …
Singlehanded ocean racing is demanding and not for the faint of heart. It is a profession that requires a certain state of mind and a great ability to adapt. "It may not sound like much …
North Sails is pleased to announce that John Baxter and Christina Donnermeyer have joined the Chicago loft team. Baxter, the former owner of Doyle Midwest, brings over three decades of sailmaking industry experience and consolidates …
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
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 …
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 …
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 …
A: Having higher loads is the biggest issue. Because the boat does not heel and release the load, when the pressure hits it means every aspect of the sails and rigging must be up-specked for …
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 to that, but with a …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 - …
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
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 …
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. …
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 …
Thinking about battens? Preparing for a new season is something that is on everyone’s mind. Whether you’re staging your boat to launch, planning an extended cruise, or hoisting your sails for a weeknight club race, …
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 …
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 a no-holds-barred weekend race …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …