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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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Pensate alle stecche? Prepararsi alla nuova stagione è nella mente di tutti. Sia che stiate preparando la vostra barca per il varo o che stiate pianificando una lunga crociera, è importante assicurarsi che le stecche …
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. …
Abbiamo collaborato con i nostri amici di X-Yachts e siamo entusiasti di presentare una nuovissima serie di video "How To" rivolta a ogni tipo di velista. Tutti e sette i video sono ora online e …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4J5vMAZtDZE While most of North America was shivering and digging out from extreme winter storms, a great group of (smart) Star sailors traveled to Miami for the annual combination of the Walker Cup and Star Midwinter …
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 …
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
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 …
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 …
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, …
I nostri esperti hanno creato diversi articoli per aiutarvi ad acquisire fiducia per la vostra prossima uscita. Gli argomenti trattati includono le stecche, le condizioni meteo, la sicurezza, la durata delle vele da crociera e …
R: 3Di OCEAN è la nuovissima linea di vele 3Di della North Sails, progettata e costruita per la crociera. D: 3Di OCEAN è la scelta giusta per la mia barca e il mio modo di fare …
Dopo un approfondito programma di ricerca e sviluppo, North Sails è entusiasta di presentare 3Di OCEAN 370, il nostro innovativo prodotto che completa una linea di vele costruite con la tecnologia 3D dedicate alla crociera. Questo …
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 - …
Etchells sailors from all over the planet gathered online to watch North experts Noel "Nitro" Drennan, Eric Doyle, and Alex Curtiss talk about the new intriguing Australian setup for the Etchells. The setup that powered …
https://youtu.be/OCFEYvqXDus 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 …
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 …
i velisti oceanici e i croceristi costieri dovrebbero fare tutti della sicurezza in mare una priorità. Le esperienze di regata attorno al mondo, incluse le condizioni più dure dell'Oceano del Sud, possono essere seguite da …
Libby Greenhalgh ha navigato due volte attorno al mondo con la Volvo Ocean Race; è direttrice di Magenta Project e ha un curriculum di regate offshore che la colloca tra i migliori velisti al mondo. …
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 …
Cosa succede se si avvolge la vela nel verso sbagliato? - con la copertura solare all'interno invece che all'esterno dell'avvolgimento? Purtroppo, vediamo gli effetti nei nostri loft dedicati alla manutenzione in tutto il mondo. Il …
I velisti che amano la crociera chiedono alle loro vele di durare a lungo, ma la durata non è un elemento facilmente quantificabile tra le prestazioni veliche. Prevederla con buona approsimazione è una sfida difficile, …
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, …
Ventitre equipaggi si sono incontrati a Nassau, Bahamas, per la settima edizione della Star Sailors Guide Finals. Tra loro come al solito c’erano vincitori di medaglie olimpiche e campioni del mondo di diverse classi che …
From October 18th to 27th, the J/105 fleet of the San Diego Yacht Club will be racing two consecutive events – the International Masters Regatta (October 18-20) and the Lipton Cup (October 25-27), proofing the …
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 …
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 …
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 …