NORTH SAILS BLOG

North Sails supports dozens of boats across the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race fleet with tailored products and best-in-class support. Mark Bradford, Managing Director of North Sales Australia, provides this year's race preview.  READ MORE

We’re delighted to announce our partnership with the world’s pre-eminent Ocean Racing Club—The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC). READ MORE

2024 has been a massive year for sailing, with many giant leaps forward in many different aspects of the sport. And it has been a significant year for North Sails. READ MORE

The world’s leading sailmaker shared recent product innovations during the 2024 METSTRADE Show in Amsterdam. READ MORE

An experienced trio give their take on the early challenges and triumphs as the action unfolds offshore and the IMOCA fleet continue their adventure around the world.   READ MORE

The winners of the DAME Design Awards, the most prestigious design competition in the marine industry, were announced this morning at the METSTRADE Show in Amsterdam. READ MORE

"He’s a great competitor. He’s one of the best bowmen in the world. He's got the skills, he's got the racing focus, he's got the drive to win, to do better, to improve every day. And being a bowman and working within North Sails is kind of unique because he brings a different skillset to the feedback he provides." READ MORE

Loads, Sail Selection & Recommendations with Expert Ben Kelly, Australia's go-to cruising multihull sail expert. READ MORE

The DAME Design Awards, the prestigious design competition in the marine industry, recently announced the selection of 58 products from 28 countries across 4 continents as the final nominees for the 33rd edition of the annual awards. READ MORE

Travis Odenbach is ecstatic and now unburdened having finally won a J/24 World Championship title after nearly 15 years of thinking about it. READ MORE

The “Everest of the Seas” celebrates a major milestone this edition as it marks the 10th edition of the race this year. READ MORE

The Vendée Globe solo round-the-world race is a monumental event in France, capturing the nation’s heart and drawing massive crowds, both shoreside and online.  READ MORE

Ocean Race Champion Charlie Enright, who guest-hosts Loft 57 Podcast for special-edition episodes focused on the Vendee Globe 2024, a solo, non-stop race around the world without assistance. READ MORE

This episode recorded from the 37th America’s Cup, is a must listen for young sailors, parents and all of us who are supporting the next generation of talent within our sport.  READ MORE

The J Class Barcelona regatta, a significant event in the rich heritage of the America's Cup, unfolded this past week with three majestic yachts competing. READ MORE

With a constant drive to innovate, sail designer Max Tringale explains how sails and performance evolve throughout an America's Cup campaign.  READ MORE

Rob Greenhalgh knows difficult. And we’re not talking about his hard laps around the planet, his skiff class world titles or all the grand-prix programs.  READ MORE

Legendary voices and broadcasters Gary Jobson, Peter Montgomery, and Jed Drake join Ken Read reflect on the evolution of Cup over the years.  READ MORE

Nathan Outteridge, Bruno Dubois and Tom Whidden, this episode is packed with first-hand experience on all aspects of what it takes in a team’s quest to win the Cup.  READ MORE

America’s Cup Hall of Famers Grant Simmer and Simon Daubney stop by Loft 57 to reflect on the America’s Cup and their experience within yachting’s most prestigious regatta. READ MORE

Cup veteran and business leader Tom Whidden shares his experiences working with top sailors like Dennis Conner and how his sailing career inspired his work at North Sails. READ MORE

Burns Fallow, the lead sail designer for Emirates Team New Zealand, offers an exclusive look into the world of high-performance sailmaking at the America's Cup. READ MORE

North Sails Service Expert, Ben Fletcher shares his top tips on how to protect and care for your sails in the off-season. READ MORE

Step inside the base of America's Cup team INEOS Britannia with sail designer JB Braun, where the boundaries of sail design, and sail technology like North 3Di, are constantly pushed to their limits. READ MORE

The off-season is the ideal time to give your sails the TLC they deserve. Keeping your sails on an annual maintenance schedule will aid in extending the lifespan of your sails and maintaining peak performance. READ MORE

AEROTECH is a new line of woven downwind sailcloth developed for and exclusively sold by North Sails. It reflects our latest thinking in downwind woven fabrics for spinnakers. READ MORE

Tarifa sits on the most southerly point of the Spanish mainland, where the Med meets the Atlantic, Europe almost meets Africa, and the wind blows for over 300 days of the year. Not only is it the ultimate European destination for watersports it’s also where North pro foiler Fabian Muhmenthaler was born. We joined him for a weekend exploring Tarifa’s top foiling spots and hangouts, and discovering why he’s so proud to call this town home. READ MORE

North Sails introduces Aerotech, a groundbreaking advancement in sailcloth, leveraging cutting-edge innovations from ultralight gliders, sport parachutes, and wind-driven sports like foiling kites and wings.  READ MORE

Italian sailor Giulio Desiderato is widely recognized as one of Europe’s top one-design sailors. He’s now taking his skills and applying them to Grand Prix sailing.     READ MORE

The North Sails seasonal sail care package will be available at select Safe Harbor locations starting today. This package includes a 10-point sail inspection, annual maintenance upgrades, and six months of storage in a North Sails Loft. READ MORE

The decisions, details, design work, and training create a unique DNA for each program. The die has been cast, and in many ways, the America's Cup is over before the trials commence. READ MORE

The next generation of North Sails designers play key roles on yacht racing's grandest stage. Each of them has a North Sails mentor that they’re working with, seasoned experts younger designers coming along. READ MORE

North Sails are built for performance and longevity. But even the longest-lasting sail will reach the end of its intended use at some point.  READ MORE

North Technology Group continues to expand its family of best-in-class marine brands by adding two of the world’s most respected sailmakers, Doyle Sails and Quantum Sails. READ MORE

Learn how to reduce pollution with scientifically backed steps and guides from Sailors for the Sea.  READ MORE

Double Silver medallist Ian Walker gives us his perspective on the pressures when competing on the world stage and what to look out for in Marseille during the Paris Games. READ MORE

Medalist, coach and now North Sails expert Ian Walker shares his insights on preparing to compete on the world stage. READ MORE

North Sails is the official class sailmaker for 49er and 49erFX classes. After three years of collaborative sail development 3Di will make its Olympic debut at the Paris Games this summer. READ MORE

From July to November, the North Sails store within Time Out Market Barcelona promises to be a must-visit destination for sailing enthusiasts and ocean lovers.   READ MORE

North Sails is the long-time Performance Partner to the Bermuda Race. In this edition, North-powered boats took command of the leaderboard and claimed the coveted St. David’s Lighthouse trophy. READ MORE

We have teamed up with two brands on a sustainability initiative to divert old sails from the landfill. Trade in your old sails and save on new ones during the month of July. READ MORE

Hailing from Port Townsend, Washington, Vilage, 28, brings the same qualities to her work in the loft at Portsmouth as she does as part of some of the finest one-design crews in North America. READ MORE

As sailors, we have seen first-hand the diversity and abundance that lives in the ocean. We have sailed alongside dolphins and turtles and had our own share of surprise encounters with orcas and sharks alike. READ MORE

In May 2023, during Leg 5 of The Ocean Race, one of the racing teams alerted race control and the racing fleet that they had hit something in the water. READ MORE

Sarissa, Zemi & Raven were recognized at the awards ceremony hosted by Boat International. All three boats benefited from the joint expertise of the North Technology Group throughout the design, build and testing phases. READ MORE

When venturing offshore, there are numerous considerations to ensure a safe and successful journey to the finish line. READ MORE

Join Fabian Muhmenthaler, North Ambassador, athlete and pro-foiler, on his latest adventure. READ MORE

The Palma-based superyacht sail designer has gone from a junior designer to working on significant North Sails projects in just a few short years. READ MORE

North 3Di is a sailmaking revolution because it produces sails that are both high-performance and reliable. With 3Di technology, the best performance no longer comes at the expense of longevity. READ MORE

Pollution in Europe’s largest ports is making people sick. The solution? Electrification, regulation, more wind — and collaboration. READ MORE