With modern sail design and hardware technology, ocean racing teams have more versatility with their sail inventories. Here’s how one team developed a winning inventory for the 2022 Bermuda Race.
Vendee Globe champion Micheal Desjoyeaux broke his starter mid-race, but found a clever fix.
Between the skins of the AC75 mainsail lies the secrets to powering the latest generation America’s Cup yachts.
With new materials, sail designs and hardware, furling headsails are the way of the future.
From set up to flying, to storing, follow these basic steps of sail inventory care
Flaking sails after racing is as routine as it gets, but done right, a proper flake can make a huge difference to the bow team’s sail change. Here’s your 101.
Sail Design: From Scratch to Shape
Part of managing a sailing program of any kind–be it cruising or racing–is balancing the budget.
North Sails has unveiled a game-changing addition to the sail wardrobes of the Volvo Ocean Race fleet – the J0.
Improve the mileage of your sail cloth by taking these simple steps for protection on and off the water.
North Sails have powered eight of nine Volvo Ocean Race winners since 1989 – here’s what you should know about the cloth that takes them around the world.
Keep your asymmetrical spinnaker in the best possible shape by taking these simple steps for care and storage.
With modern sail design and hardware technology, ocean racing teams have more versatility with their sail inventories. Here’s how one team developed a winning inventory for the 2022 Bermuda Race.
Vendee Globe champion Micheal Desjoyeaux broke his starter mid-race, but found a clever fix.
Between the skins of the AC75 mainsail lies the secrets to powering the latest generation America’s Cup yachts.
With new materials, sail designs and hardware, furling headsails are the way of the future.
From set up to flying, to storing, follow these basic steps of sail inventory care
Flaking sails after racing is as routine as it gets, but done right, a proper flake can make a huge difference to the bow team’s sail change. Here’s your 101.
Sail Design: From Scratch to Shape
Part of managing a sailing program of any kind–be it cruising or racing–is balancing the budget.
North Sails has unveiled a game-changing addition to the sail wardrobes of the Volvo Ocean Race fleet – the J0.
Improve the mileage of your sail cloth by taking these simple steps for protection on and off the water.
North Sails have powered eight of nine Volvo Ocean Race winners since 1989 – here’s what you should know about the cloth that takes them around the world.
Keep your asymmetrical spinnaker in the best possible shape by taking these simple steps for care and storage.
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