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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 …
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/VYQZ87Xp2oo North Sails J/111 experts Seadon Wijsen, Jeremy Smart, Allan Terhune, and Jack Orr combine their knowledge to bring you a webinar on how to optimize your J/111 racing experience. With multiple podium finishes under their …
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/17qsyQom5j0 J/111 webinar featuring North Sails Class experts Seadon Wijsen, Jack Orr, Jeremy Smart and Allan Terhune. Topics covered include: 2:35 Upwind Trim 39:12 Downwind Light Air & Superlight 44:30 Downwind Soak Mode 10-17 knots 51:34 Downwind Wing on Wing 13-15 …
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/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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …