NORTH SAILS REVEALS THE LATEST SUPERYACHT PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS
NORTH SAILS REVEALS THE LATEST SUPERYACHT PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS
The world’s leading sailmaker shared recent product innovations during the METSTRADE Show in Amsterdam.
As the global leader in sailmaking technology and the premier brand in the Superyacht sector, North Sails took the opportunity at the METSTRADE Show to unveil some of the latest product developments that are having a significant impact with clients.
Quinny Houry, one of the Superyacht sector leaders, hosted the traditional North Sails Happy Hour at the annual marine industry show in Amsterdam. The event welcomed clients and industry leaders from around the world, providing the ideal platform to present the new Superyacht initiatives.
KEY PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS FOR SUPERYACHTS
MATCHING AESTHETICS WITH 3Di PERFORMANCE
INITIATIVE 1: Ultra White 3Di Sails
IMPROVED CRUISING PERFORMANCE AND VERSATILITY
INITIATIVE 2: HELIX DOWNWIND Cruising Code Sails
IMPROVED EFFICIENCY, PERFORMANCE AND AERODYNAMICS
INITIATIVE 3: Non-Lashing Batten System
MATCHING AESTHETICS WITH 3Di PERFORMANCE
INITIATIVE 1: Ultra White 3Di Sails
IMPROVED CRUISING PERFORMANCE AND VERSATILITY
INITIATIVE 2: HELIX DOWNWIND Cruising Code Sails
IMPROVED EFFICIENCY, PERFORMANCE AND AERODYNAMICS
INITIATIVE 3: Non-Lashing Batten System
INITIATIVE 1:
ULTRA WHITE 3Di SAILS
North Sails 3Di technology, while offering unrivaled performance and durability, usually results in black or grey sails due to the unique manufacturing process. The black sails have proven very popular, especially with racing clients, and now many sailmakers try to mimic the iconic black 3Di sails.
But many of our premium Superyacht cruising clients want a pure, traditional white finish to their sails. So North Sails listened and adapted the 3Di layering to get a purer, whiter 3Di sail for Superyachts.
North Sails 3Di technology, while offering unrivaled performance and durability, usually results in black or grey sails due to the unique manufacturing process. The black sails have proven very popular, especially with racing clients, and now many sailmakers try to mimic the iconic black 3Di sails.
But many of our premium Superyacht cruising clients want a pure, traditional white finish to their sails. So North Sails listened and adapted the 3Di layering to get a purer, whiter 3Di sail for Superyachts.
INITIATIVE 1:
MATCHING AESTHETICS WITH 3Di PERFORMANCE
"We're constantly looking at improving our sails, particularly regarding usability and durability. We understand that our owners have 100% custom-built yachts, so we want a product that is equally 100% customized."
Quinny Houry, Superyacht Segment Leader
"We're constantly looking at improving our sails, particularly regarding usability and durability. We understand that our owners have 100% custom-built yachts, so we want a product that is equally 100% customized."
Quinny Houry, Superyacht Segment Leader
INITIATIVE 2:
HELIX DOWNWIND CRUISING CODE SAILS
Pursuing high-performance, durable, and beautifully white cruising sails with good handling has led North Sails to make a further breakthrough in developing a 3Di high modulus downwind sail fabric: HELIX DOWNWIND 703.
HELIX DOWNWIND 703 is for large cruising monohulls 80 ft and up, seeking performance and longevity with beautiful bespoke white sails.
North Sails recently constructed the largest 3Di sail ever produced (Tripp 85m Code 65) at 2,132m2 (22,948 sq ft), 500 square meters bigger than the previous largest Code Sail, also built by North.
Pursuing high-performance, durable, and beautifully white cruising sails with good handling has led North Sails to make a further breakthrough in developing a 3Di high modulus downwind sail fabric: HELIX DOWNWIND 703.
HELIX DOWNWIND 703 is for large cruising monohulls 80 ft and up, seeking performance and longevity with beautiful bespoke white sails.
North Sails recently constructed the largest 3Di sail ever produced (Tripp 85m Code 65) at 2,132m2 (22,948 sq ft), 500 square meters bigger than the previous largest Code Sail, also built by North.
INITIATIVE 2:
HIGH MODULUS DOWNWIND 703 SAILS FOR CRUISING PERFORMANCE AND VERSATILITY
“We have been working with the material engineers at our 3Di manufacturing loft in Minden, Nevada, developing HELIX DOWNWIND 703 for long-lasting, high modulus, ultra-lightweight, and beautifully white Code Sails. This new product tier is well-suited for Code Sails that require flex while flying and can withstand folding and stuffing while stored.”
Quinny Houry, Superyacht Segment Leader
“We have been working with the material engineers at our 3Di manufacturing loft in Minden, Nevada, developing HELIX DOWNWIND 703 for long-lasting, high modulus, ultra-lightweight, and beautifully white Code Sails. This new product tier is well-suited for Code Sails that require flex while flying and can withstand folding and stuffing while stored.”
Quinny Houry, Superyacht Segment Leader
INITIATIVE 3:
NON-LASHING BATTEN SYSTEM
Our latest Superyacht upgrade came from identifying a nuisance with lashing battens. Our teams at Superyacht hubs worldwide understand the value of sailing onboard with the captains and crew, and their combined experience and knowledge enabled North Sails to find a creative solution for a reliable and effective batten tension system.
Developed in-loft by North Sails Palma, the Non-Lashing Batten System relies on Allen keys instead of traditional ropes and knots. In addition to easy batten loading and removal, the system offers several advantages: balancing tension through the sail, reducing profile for improved aerodynamics, and reducing chafe.
Our latest Superyacht upgrade came from identifying a nuisance with lashing battens. Our teams at Superyacht hubs worldwide understand the value of sailing onboard with the captains and crew, and their combined experience and knowledge enabled North Sails to find a creative solution for a reliable and effective batten tension system.
Developed in-loft by North Sails Palma, the Non-Lashing Batten System relies on Allen keys instead of traditional ropes and knots. In addition to easy batten loading and removal, the system offers several advantages: balancing tension through the sail, reducing profile for improved aerodynamics, and reducing chafe.
INITIATIVE 3:
IMPROVED EFFICIENCY, PERFORMANCE AND AERODYNAMICS
"This ingenious solution offers several advantages: removing unevenness, improving aerodynamics, increasing the tension in the system, and allowing us to set a specific torque. The result is that getting battens in and out is now super easy. Clients are still amazed by it! We're looking to roll this out across all new sails, and it's an optional update for existing sails when they come in for seasonal maintenance."
Quinny Houry, Superyacht Segment Leader
"This ingenious solution offers several advantages: removing unevenness, improving aerodynamics, increasing the tension in the system, and allowing us to set a specific torque. The result is that getting battens in and out is now super easy. Clients are still amazed by it! We're looking to roll this out across all new sails, and it's an optional update for existing sails when they come in for seasonal maintenance."
Quinny Houry, Superyacht Segment Leader
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"North Sails listens closely to our customers and is committed to constantly improving our products and services. We spend countless hours onboard our clients' boats - testing, tweaking, and refining. Our team lives and breathes sailing to make sure we customize our offering and develop creative solutions for the unique requirements of Superyachts."
Quinny Houry,
Superyacht Segment Leader