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San Diego California
Loft Info
4630 Santa Fe Street
San Diego, California 92109
Sales/Service 619 224 2424
One Design 619-226-1415
Specialties
Bend on / Bend off, Canvas, Certified Service, Sail Hardware Upgrades, Sail Inspection / Evaluation, Sail Measurement, Sail Repair, Sail StorageHours
North Sails Experts
Eric Doyle
One Design Expert
eric.doyle@northsails.com
949-228-7185
Jon Gardner
Sail Expert
jon.gardner@northsails.com
Zack Maxam
Sail Expert
Zack.Maxam@northsails.com
949 645 4660
949 338 8547
Sail Loft Services
New Sails
North Sails is regarded as the premier sailmaker for all racing and cruising sailboats. Since the founding of our first sail loft in 1957, we have been the number one new sail choice for world-champion racers, superyachts, one-design sailboats, catamarans, trimarans and casual cruisers. New sail options range to cater to any sailing adventure or budget. North Sails is the only brand in San Diego, California and throughout Mass to offer sail built with 3D design and production. Contact our experts to learn more.
Professional Sail Repair
Our sail loft services are dedicated to providing California with professional sail repairs, maintenance, and upgrades in a timely manner. We know that whether your dedicated to racing or cruising, your sails are a major investment, and we’re committed to helping you maximize their performance and lifespan. We recommend an annual inspection of your sail inventory to make sure your maintaining the intended performance and protecting your investment.
Sail Washing
Keep your boat well maintained and looking clean by washing mold and dirt off your old sails. Washing sails will keep your sail colors as crisp as they day you got them. Contact your local North Sails loft in California for details.
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Depuis 1987, North Sails a équipé tous les vainqueurs de la Coupe de l’America. La voilerie est de nouveau partenaire de choix dans la 37e édition qui se déroulera en 2024 à Barcelone. Les cinq …
Thinking about battens? Preparing for a new season is something that is on everyone’s mind. Whether you’re staging your boat to launch or planning an extended cruise, it’s important to make sure you’ve got your …
When I was about ten years old I starting racing sailboats on Cape Cod and the sound of the wind whistling overnight through the pine trees outside my bedroom would make it hard to sleep. …
After countless hours of sailing, testing, and competing in the J/70 fleet, our experts have updated the North Sails Tuning Guide. This guide is your go-to for recommendations and tips that will make it easy …
La course au large en solitaire est exigeante et ne s’improvise pas. Une profession qui requiert un certain état d’esprit et une grande capacité d’adaptation. « Mine de rien, ça change tout psychologiquement de se retrouver …
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
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 …
R : Le 3Di OCEAN est la toute dernière gamme de voiles 3Di de North Sails conçue et fabriquée exclusivement pour la croisière. R : Si vous recherchez un produit de croisière haut de gamme offrant …
North Sails, le leader dans le secteur de la voilerie, innove une nouvelle fois en lançant sa dernière nouveauté sur le marché : le 3Di OCEAN 370 qui vient compléter sa gamme de voiles 3Di …
https://youtu.be/mIXX-FBNr0A With visual support from images and video, North experts Allan Terhune, Eric Doyle and Alex Curtiss analyze downwind techniques in different wind strengths, including displacement modes and planing in heavier air. Pick up new techniques …
https://youtu.be/Knn3YscY3xw North Sails Experts and Southern California locals Eric Doyle and Alex Curtiss talk about the conditions and what to expect in Marina Del Rey, home of the 2021 J/70 World Championship. Topics covered include: 9:35 - …
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 - …
Légères, fiables, uniques. Les voiles North 3Di sont conçues pour un poids optimisé et des performances maximales. En éliminant l'utilisation de mylar, le composite 3Di ne se délaminera pas. Chaque voile 3Di est façonnée avec …
Le lancement du printemps peut être retardé, mais quand il arrivera, vous ne voudrez pas manquer une seule seconde de votre saison de voile 2020. Nous sommes particulièrement impatients de voir nos ports remplis de …
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 …
Il existe de nombreuses façons de prolonger la durée de vie de vos voiles. Voici quelques conseils pratiques d'entretien et de soins de vos voiles, qui peuvent faire partie de votre routine habituelle lorsque vous …
La crise de santé publique que nous traversons aujourd’hui est au cœur de toutes les préoccupations. À North Sails, nous souhaitons répondre aux incertitudes de nos clients pour les servir au mieux et le plus …
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 …
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 …
Beautiful Monaco Yacht Club hosted the 36th Annual Primo Cup, the 4th act of the European Circuit. North Sails expert Alex Curtiss sailed on Good to Go and shared his experience about the regatta, and also …
North Sails, the world leader in One Design, has added a new all-purpose jib to their inventory for the Star Class. The new sail is available now and can be delivered before the Bacardi Cup, …
23 of the world’s best sailing teams gathered in Nassau, Bahamas for the seventh edition of the Star Sailors League Finals. With Olympic medalists lining up with world champions from a variety of classes in …
Long time North Sails legend Vince Brun and his boat partner (and long-time friend) Drew Freides put together a strong program for the 2019 Farr 40 World Championship and sailed brilliantly to come away with …
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 …
North Sails one design experts met in Newport, RI for a three-day collaboration featuring North's exclusive two-boat testing system. Attendees brought a range of expertise, from sail experts to sail designers, augmenting the further development …
Michael Menninger is on a roll. In September of last year the young professional sailor and tactician won the Etchells Worlds in San Francisco with Steve Benjamin. Just a couple of weeks ago Michael and …
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 …
We caught up with Steve Benjamin to get his overall perspective on sailing the Etchells, which is one of the most competitive One Design Classes in the world. As many of you may already know, …
On Tuesday September 26th, 51 of the world’s top Etchells teams gathered at SFYC for the opening day of the 2017 Etchells World Championship. The day began with a postponement on the water until the …
Brian, congratulations from all of us here at North Sails One Design on your second place finish at the just completed J/70 Worlds in Sardinia! You have been sailing the boat pretty much when it …
Twenty nine teams including World champions, Olympic medallists, America’s Cup sailors and many other talented sailors, raced in typical Southern California light-medium conditions for the Etchells 2017 North American title. With such a high level …
The Transpac Yacht Race first kicked off in 1906. As one of the longest ocean races, it is now considered one of the oldest distance races in the sailing world. North Sails is proud to …
When HL Enloe brought his Orma 60, Mighty Merloe, to California, he set a new bar for speed that was not only striking but rather inconvenient. “In the beginning, we convinced race committees to let …
Long Beach Race Week 2017 was an absolute success with amazing breeze, comfortable warm temperatures, and lots of fun and exciting racing. Winds ranged between 10-24 knots all three days, keeping things interesting on all …
Last weekend, Snipe sailors gathered on both coasts to take part in the competitive racing and friendly sailing the class is known for. On the west coast, Mission Bay YC hosted the Herb Shear Invitational …
The San Diego NOOD was an all around success. Beautiful conditions gave sailors the opportunity to enjoy the fresh west coast air and all the things southern California has to offer. Coronado Yacht Club welcomed the …
That’s what Lowell North asked his friend John Shoemaker, one afternoon in 1957, while seated at the bar of San Diego Yacht Club. John replied, "Yes, I would," which surprised Lowell. Sure, they were friends, …
By Chris Snow Heavy air is one of those things that makes a lump grow on your throat and a little sweat start building up on your palms. It need not be and in fact the …