Stressed sails? The time has come to change them. Here.
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Your sails, companions of many adventures, can’t take it anymore? The time has come to change them: first for a safety reason, then because a new, high-performance sail game will gain you speed, both in racing and cruising. Sails in recent years have been hit by a real technological revolution, which has made it possible to have available (at an affordable cost) materials that are much lighter and more durable than the dear, old and still excellent Dacron. Below, in strict alphabetical order (and complete with detailed contact information), we point you to some of the best sailmakers to turn to in order to “get” your new game. One piece of advice: try to be honest with your sailmaker about the sailing plans you have and how much you will use the boat: too many times you see carbon sails aboard boats that go out twice a year for a family cruise…
DOYLE SAILS ITALY
Doyle Sails Italia to date represents one of the largest in the industry in Europe, with production lofts in Palermo and Rapallo, and a widespread sales and service network… DISCOVER MORE.
ELVSTROM SAILS
Elvstrom sailmaker now offers a sail inspection and refitting service that allows you to know their state of wear and tear, and to know in advance if they need maintenance… LEARN MORE.
NORTH SAILS ITALY
North Sails has launched the 3Di Race, which allows even 20- to 40-foot boats to use 3Di technology, while not being pure racers, with affordable… DISCOVER MORE.
OLIMPIC SAILS.
Winter specials for those who decide to change their sails to Olimpic. Active service also for condition checks and washing with free pickup and inspection… DISCOVER MORE.
ONESAILS
OneSails confirms itself as a leading sailmaker in ORCi offshore (won Italian, European and World titles) and in one-design with world Optimist, X35 and many other classes at national and continental levels… DISCOVER MORE.
VELMAN VELERY
Thirty years of membrane production allows Velman and Alberto Manfredini, who has been running it since 1979, to provide as many as eight years of warranty on sail delamination… DISCOVER MORE.
ZADRO SAILS
Building on its century-long experience, Zadro offers those who want to check the condition of their sails a fixed-rate service to inspect the condition of their sails and get a quick estimate if there is any work to be done… LEARN MORE.
ZAOLI SAILS
With its sails, Croatia in the men’s 470 just won a gold medal at the Olympics. A fine calling card for Zaoli Sails, which projects this achievement of excellence on all its production… DISCOVER MORE.
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