NORTH SAILS BLOG

The 2023 J/70 Worlds in St Petersburg in Florida saw a remarkable clean sweep for North Sails customers, taking all three major titles and seven of the top ten overall positions.  READ MORE

Sustainability can mean a lot of different things. For North Sails, sustainability stands for our unwavering commitment to developing products across every part of our business that are sustainable to the limits of available technologies.  READ MORE

North Sails Apparel is unique. As a company with roots in sailmaking, it embraces the spirit of the ocean - from the demands of the Southern Ocean to the joys of waterside living.  READ MORE

The America's Cup kicked off  with its first Preliminary Regatta in Vilanova i La Geltrú, Spain. Sailed in the new AC40 one design class, this event was a milestone in the long road to the 37th edition of the famed race which will be sailed in Barcelona from August to October 2024. READ MORE

This article was originally written as a Seahorse Tech Brief sponsored by North Sails. At first no-one believed the AC75 concept could ever possibly work. Barely three years later and the smaller AC40 offspring of those as-it-turned-out spectacularly successful AC75s are available to all (well sort of...).  READ MORE

North Sails powers victory at the 2023 Six Metre World Championship. Jamie Hilton's Scoundrel and His Majesty King Juan Carlos of Spain's team Bribon win new world titles in their respective classes READ MORE

North Sails is delighted to announce the appointment of 727 Sailbags as its European sail upcycling partner. Like North Sails, 727 Sailbags is deeply passionate about sailing and is dedicated to discovering new initiatives that minimize the environmental impact on the sailing community. READ MORE

Modern sailcloth begins life as industrial fiber and film. Some of these products are well known to sailors by a specific supplier’s brand name. A better understanding of the characteristics of these fibers can be helpful in choosing the right sails for your boat. READ MORE

Remember when your spinnaker was new—how crisp and clean the material felt and the way it crinkled going into the bag? The whites were white and the colors were bright, and it even smelled like the brand new nylon that it was. READ MORE

Two Worlds wins, one incredible weekend. North Sails powers 2023 ORC and RC44 World Champs. We believe that champions are forged on the water, and the recent events have once again proven our legacy of master win-makers. READ MORE

Upcoming Regatta Repair Schedule North Sails Certified Service Experts will repair your sails overnight. Our Service van is on-site at select events, offering regatta venue pick-up and drop-off. Tears happen, but they shouldn’t leave you without a key piece of race inventory. Look for our North Sails Certified Service Experts at the following regattas this season. *All pickups will be 4:30-5:30pm and drop offs will be 7:30-8:00am. NYYC ANNUAL REGATTAJune 9-10   |   Sail Newport, The Alofsin Piers BLOCK ISLAND RACE WEEKJune 17-22   |   Block Island Maritime Center SAIL NEWPORT REGATTAJuly 8   |   Sail Newport, The Alofsin Piers ORC ECC / IC37 NATIONALSJuly 14-15   |   The Alofsin Piers 12M WORLDSAugust 1-4   |   IYRS Pier SAFE HARBOR RACE WEEKENDAugust 11-13   |   Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard Pickup NYYC INVITATIONALSeptember 9-16   |  New York Yacht Club Harbor Court IC37 NORTH AMERICANSOctober 6-7   |  Sail Newport, The Alofsin Piers   Talk To A Service Expert READ MORE

The renowned Rolex Fastnet Race drew a record-breaking number of entries. The standout performers were the North Sails-powered skippers Francois Gabart and Charlie Dalin, who set new Fastnet Race course records in their respective categories. READ MORE