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Cowes
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noviembre 19, 2022
North Sails propulsará a todos los equipos de la 37ª America’s Cup
North Sails, que ha equipado a cada ganador de la America’s Cup desde 1987, se enorgullece de ser el fabricante de velas elegido por todos los participantes en la 37ª America's Cup. Los cinco equipos …
enero 3, 2022
Todo Lo Que Debes Saber Sobre Tus Sables
Tanto si estás preparando tu barco para la botadura, como si estás planeando un crucero prolongado o izando las velas para una regata de club, es importante asegurarte de que tienes los sables bien instalados …
octubre 20, 2021
«Cómo se hace», con Bouwe Bekking
Nos hemos asociado con nuestros amigos de X-Yachts y estamos encantados de lanzar una nueva serie de vídeos "cómo se hace" dirigida a todo tipo de navegantes de crucero. Los siete vídeos ya están disponibles …
septiembre 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
septiembre 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 …
agosto 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 …
julio 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 …
julio 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, …
julio 9, 2020
Cruising Sailors Tool Kit
Our experts have created a variety of articles to help you gain confidence in your next getaway. Topics include battens, weather, safety, durability of cruising sails, and more. Whether you are leaving land behind or …
junio 12, 2020
3Di OCEAN: Respondemos a tus Preguntas
R: 3Di OCEAN es la línea de velas 3Di más reciente de North Sails, diseñada y fabricada exclusivamente para la navegación de crucero. R: 3Di OCEAN es para ti si buscas un producto de crucero de …
junio 9, 2020
3Di OCEAN, Creado para tu Aventura
Después de un exhaustivo programa de I+D, North Sails lanza 3Di OCEAN 370, el último producto de la marca para completar una línea de velas moldeadas en 3D y concebidas para el crucero. Este innovador producto …
abril 13, 2020
Let’s Talk J/70 | Downwind Techniques
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGcnwm5X7Hs In this J/70 webinar, North Sails experts Tim Healy, Ruairidh Scott and Allan Terhune talk winning downwind techniques. Topics covered include: 3:21 Displacement VMG Mode (2-7 knots) 15:31 Displacement Soak Mode (8-12 knots) 25:14 Displacement Wing-on-Wing …
abril 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 …
abril 9, 2020
North Certified Service Spinnaker Sail Care
Spring launch dates may be delayed but when it does arrive, you don’t want to miss a single second of the 2020 sailing season. We’re especially looking forward to seeing our harbors full of boats …
Join Moth World Champion Tom Slingsby and North Sails class leader Rob Greenhalgh live on Wednesday, April 8th for the third session of Let’s Talk Moth. These two world-renowned sailors will take us through the …
marzo 30, 2020
Let’s Talk J/70 | Lessons Learned in Miami
Keeping the J/70 conversation going with class champions Tim Healy, Ruairidh Scott, and Allan Terhune. This interactive session includes lessons learned at the 2020 Bacardi Invitational and J/70 Midwinters. https://youtu.be/VBSM_YT_SGo
marzo 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 …
marzo 19, 2020
Speed Reading: How To Maintain Focus Offshore
Day after day, mile after mile, distance racing reminds us of that never-ending feeling of being stuck in one place for extended periods of time. Hear more from Casey Smith (CS) how to cope with …
marzo 19, 2020
TNT Defends Cape 31 Title
The fourth edition of the Cape 31 Invitational Regatta took place in the stunning venue of Table Bay in Cape Town, South Africa. Gareth Blanckenberg, tactician onboard the defending champion TNT, first sailed on with …
marzo 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 …
febrero 27, 2020
Why Are Racing Sails Black?
North Sails Expert Per Andersson explores fashion and function in the striking look of black sails on the water, and explains why sails may come in different shades of black. Black has not always been the …
febrero 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 …
septiembre 13, 2019
Speed Reading: J/70 Worlds
The 2019 J/70 Worlds had a great showing, with 77 boats and 36 Corinthian teams. We interviewed Marshall King on Soak Racing about winning the 2019 Corinthian World title, his team (Ian Wilson, Adam Brushett, …
mayo 17, 2019
Rob Greenhalgh: Grand Prix Versatility
From Moths to Maxis to Multihulls, this pro sailor can make any sailboat go a little faster. While Rob Greenhalgh didn’t officially join North Sails until 2018, he says the company was the first sailmaker he …
mayo 30, 2018
Success All Round for May Bank Holiday Weekend
The three day weekend is always a busy one for sailing in and around the Solent and this year’s May Bank holiday was no different. On the South coast alone there were four major events, …
enero 15, 2018
Interview with B14 World Champion Nick Craig
After eight races, Nick Craig and Toby Lewis won the B14 World Championship with all bullets on the scoreboard. The event gave the 30 boat fleet a mixture of conditions, however in general on the …
enero 9, 2018
Clean Sweep at 420 Worlds
The 420 Worlds in Fremantle, Australia, kicked off the 2018 season for the 420 class. The big breeze event with big swell made for exciting sailing conditions for the fleets. The Spanish teams came out …
diciembre 1, 2017
How to Care for Your Sails this Winter
As we come to the end of the sailing season and head into winter, the North Sails global service team is gearing up for a busy period - from helping clients prepare for the Caribbean …
septiembre 26, 2017
Luke Gower Wins OK Dinghy UK National Championship
The OK UK National Championship hosted at Herne Bay in Kent gave the competitors a mixture of conditions, from blustery 25+ knots on the first day, letting the heavy weight teams in the class have …
septiembre 13, 2017
North Sails 3Di Powers ISORA Overall Winners to New Victories
We caught up with J/109 clients Vicky and Peter who recently bought 3Di from North Sails UK. Here is what they had to say about their experience with their new sails with the help of …
agosto 9, 2017
North Sails Clients Power 16 Division Wins at Cowes Week
North Sails clients are successful in both IRC and One Design racing at Cowes Week this year. Cowes Week has been running since 1826 and is the UK’s longest running regatta, proving to be one …
julio 20, 2017
Edinburgh Cup 2017
The Dragon Edinburgh Cup this year was sponsored by Oliver Morgan Architects and Stoneham Construction Ltd. and came to a stylish conclusion in Cowes with a thrilling race which determined the winner. A spectacular prize …
julio 18, 2017
J/80 Worlds
The J/80 Worlds was a successful event for all, hosted by the Royal Southern Yacht Club in Hamble, UK, where sailors tested their strengths on the infamous Solent. 48 teams met at the Yacht Club …
julio 7, 2017
Around the Isle of Wight Race
The Round the Island Race in Cowes, UK is a fun and exciting distance race where sailors from all over the world test their racing skills around the Isle of Wight. This year, 1,342 boats …
junio 7, 2017
Dubarry Women’s Keelboat Championships
The 9th Dubarry Women’s Open Keelboat Championship was hosted by Hamble River Sailing Club (HRSC) over the weekend of 3rd and 4th June 2017 and sailed in the central Solent. A record number of 20 boats …
abril 22, 2017
RORC Easter Challenge 2017
The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) Easter Challenge is an annual event on the Solent off of Cowes, UK. North Sails is proud to sponsor the regatta and was thrilled to offer the Regatta Services …