Thames A Rater

A Winning History in The Thames A Rater Class

You sail the fastest river yacht in the world; outfit it with the sails it deserves. Go with North Sails to maximize the power of your Rater’s large sails. With multiple cuts to choose from, you’ll find the ideal jib for your sailing style. Combine those with your trusted North 3Di mainsail, and feel the performance of your Thames A Rater.
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Thames A Rater SAILS

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Thames A Rater NEWS

Loft 57; Episode 1: Tools of the Trade

North is a unique sailmaker, built on a champion spirit. We make history by looking ahead and that’s what sets us apart from other sailmakers. We’re proud to introduce Loft… Read More

Basic Racing Rules of Sailing Explained

In this webinar, North Sails experts Zeke Horowitz and Brian Hayes explain and demonstrate basic rules according to the US Sailing “Racing Rules of Sailing”. Using a whiteboard, Zeke re-creates… Read More

Speed Reading - Achieving Balance | North Sails

Speed Reading: Achieving Balance In Your Sail Plan

All sailboats have a different feel when you steer them. Some have a naturally heavy windward helm, and some have very neutral or sometimes even leeward helm. All things being… Read More

Speed Reading: Managing Your Risks

J/22 World Champion and North Sails Expert Zeke Horowitz explains how you can maximize your chances to gain through smart boat positioning on the racecourse. Sailboat racing is all about… Read More

Speed Reading: Setting Goals

J/22 World Champion Zeke Horowitz explains how to put his winning formula to work for you this season. If you’re a competitive sailor, you’ve probably read about the value of… Read More

Speed Reading: Onboard Communication

By Reed Baldrige On board communication for racing yachts is a key factor for performance, no matter what type of sailing. However, when the number of crew increases, it becomes… Read More

Thames A Rater Results

2021 Victory
Queen’s Cup
Ben Palmer
First Place
2021 Victory
150th Sprint Race
Ben Palmer, Janes Bunny Warren & Ante Razmilovic
First Place
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Thames A Rater CLASS EXPERTS

Thames A Rater Class Experts

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Ruairidh Scott

Gosport, United Kingdom Ruairidh.Scott@northsails.com
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Thames A Rater TUNING GUIDE

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