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novembre 19, 2022
North Sails va équiper tous les concurrents de la 37e Coupe de l’America
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 …
janvier 3, 2022
What You Should Know About Battens
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 …
octobre 27, 2020
Spécial Vendée Globe 2020 – Épisode 4
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 …
septembre 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
juillet 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 …
juin 12, 2020
3Di Ocean : vos Questions, nos Réponses
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 …
juin 9, 2020
L’Aventure à Portée de Main avec la Gamme 3Di OCEAN
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 …
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 …
avril 9, 2020
Regard sur les Voileries North Sails: Entretien des Spis
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 …
mars 27, 2020
Sail Care & Maintenance Tips
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 …
mars 25, 2020
North Sails Client Q+A
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 …
mars 18, 2020
Victory at the 420 New Zealand Nationals
After dropping just one bullet in 11 competitive races, nothing stood between Mason Mulcahy and Andre Van Dam’s top spot at the 420 New Zealand Nationals. Held on Evans Bay in Wellington Harbour, four days …
mars 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 …
février 27, 2020
Paper Tiger S-5 Mainsail Wins Nationals
The S-5 Mainsail proved its power at the Paper Tiger New Zealand National Championships as the new design claimed eight of the top 10 positions. Winning the regatta with eight top-five finishes, veteran sailor Mark …
février 21, 2020
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 …
février 17, 2020
2020 Millenium Cup
The 2020 Millenium Cup had an outstanding showing of North clients. Client entries included Sassafras, 34.2 m Royal Huisman-built sloop. Silvertip, which was built in New Zealand by Yachting Developments, 54.6m classic-lined Adele, new entry …
février 17, 2020
2020 Millenium Cup
The 2020 Millenium Cup had an outstanding showing of North clients. Client entries included Sassafras, 34.2 m Royal Huisman-built sloop. Silvertip, which was built in New Zealand by Yachting Developments, 54.6m classic-lined Adele, new entry …
décembre 18, 2019
Slingsby Dominates at Moth Worlds
When North Sails announced four new 3Di Moth sail designs six months ago, class leader Rob Greenhalgh said “I am confident Moth sailors will reap the rewards on the race course.” This week, Tom Slingsby …
octobre 10, 2019
TP season keeps Glenfield loft busy
Head sailmaker Casey Bellingham, who specialises in upwind sails, says the loft has been busy making race sails for the northern hemisphere TP 52 Super Series, which has seen an intense season of racing in …
octobre 10, 2019
Team New Zealand’s first in the water for 2021 America’s Cup
Representatives from North Sails New Zealand were in the crowd watching the race boat, christened Te Aihe or 'Dolphin', hit the water on a rainy Friday morning at Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour. "It was an amazing thing …
septembre 13, 2019
Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup Grand Finale
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 …
mars 5, 2019
Special visit at North Sails in Auckland
Not everyone gets to touch the America’s Cup — but the lucky team at North Sails’ Auckland loft recently had the privilege, where the historic trophy came and paid a visit. A group from Emirates Team …
octobre 1, 2018
Hamilton Island Race Week 2018
The team aboard the Botin Fast 40, launched in February this year, won every race on IRC to take out their division — while making the most of the entertainment and onshore activities on offer …
juillet 27, 2018
Offshore World Championship
Eighty-five teams competed on the North Sea in the first-ever IRC/ORC Offshore World Championship in The Hague. Yachts ranging between nine to 20 meters battled for podium space across three classes in this highly competitive …
mai 29, 2018
Successful Season for the Paper Tiger Fleet
The North Sails S-4 Stealth Paper Tiger Mainsail has dominated almost every event in the Paper Tiger Grand Prix Regattas in the 2017/2018 season in New Zealand. The wins also branched out to the recent …
février 6, 2018
North Sails Completes Shift From 3DL to 3Di Product Lines
The beginning of 2018 marks a milestone for North Sails as the company completes a 10-year transformation from 3DL string laminates to 3Di molded composite sail structures. North Sails was at the forefront of the …
janvier 24, 2018
Sydney Hobart : Reflections
Clients reflect on their 628 nm race to Hobart from Sydney Australia in one of the most grueling yacht races in the world. Here's what they had to say about the race, their crew, and …
janvier 22, 2018
North Sails Brisbane Joins The North Sails Group
The North Sails Group is pleased to announce that North Sails Brisbane will become the latest loft to join the company. Founded in 1993 as Bradford Prentice, the loft set up by Mark Bradford and …
janvier 17, 2018
North Sails Claims SAIL Pittman Innovation Award
NEWPORT, January 17th 2018: North Sails 3Di NORDAC is already recognized as game changing cruising technology and has claimed yet another coveted prize. The revolutionary polyester sail, designed for small to medium sized cruising boats, …
décembre 28, 2017
73rd Sydney to Hobart: A Year Like No Other
Months of preparation and weeks of anticipation culminated on Boxing Day for 102 yachts racing in the 2017 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. With wind speeds of 25-50 knots, sailors have to mentally prepare for …
décembre 26, 2017
And They’re Off!
The forecast at the start of the 73rd Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race was cloudy with a chance of rain and potential to break race records. This Boxing Day tradition in Sydney drew a spectator …
décembre 21, 2017
Sydney to Hobart: How To Watch
Stay tuned by visiting North Sails Australia's Local Loft Page for race news, client success stories, and get the full scoop on the full scoop on the finish
décembre 19, 2017
Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Preview
The SOLAS Big Boat Challenge on Sydney Harbour is always a spectacular preview to the Rolex Sydney - Hobart Yacht Race (RSHYR) . Are you surprised that Black Jack took the win over Wild Oats? It …
décembre 12, 2017
A Beginner’s Guide to Navigating Sydney-Hobart
The Rolex Sydney-Hobart Race is one of the classic yachting events on the annual race calendar, arguably the most famous and difficult race taking place in the Southern Hemisphere. Its reputation is well deserved, giving …
novembre 30, 2017
Great season start for the North Sails One Design team
Derek Scott of North Sails One Design says all three sailors are have been using North sails, which are available in several different cuts. The next big event for the highly competitive Optimist fleet is the …
mai 29, 2017
Successful Conclusion for NZ One Design Season
The Optimist nationals were held at Easter, at the Napier Sailing Club, but now the top competitors are preparing for a range of international competitions to be held over the coming months. North Sails One …
mai 25, 2017
Matt Steven joins North Sails New Zealand Sales Team
Matt was brought up on boats, cruising with his family. He spent several years as mainsheet trimmer and tactician on the World Match Racing Tour and the Extreme Sailing Series, and was in the crew …