Made in Italy can also be a value in the world of sail design and construction, which is why the news of the entry of Velman Sails in the Quantum Group, and in particular in Quantum Italia, the Genoa-based company …
Made in Italy sails: Velman Sails joins Quantum Group Read More »
Finding the best sail is not always easy. A historic sailmaker, Elvstrøm Sails founded by the great Paul Elvstrøm, recommends the best sail according to one’s needs for both cruising and racing boats. Sails are the engine of the …
Professionals explain how to choose the right sails for your boat Read More »
Their task is sometimes, unfairly, underestimated. But when we talk about the efficiency of our sails, the mainsail in particular, battens play a key role. They support the shape of the sail, help it preserve itself over time, and are …
Many people underestimate the importance of shipboard tops, opting for low coast solutions and not giving proper value to a key component of shipboard equipment. Nothing could be more wrong: the lines are as important as the basic components of …
Edge ropes: when cutting corners on quality is a big mistake Read More »
Dacron has been “reinvented” for cruisers and owners of small and medium-sized boats. It was the North Sails which diverted attention for a moment from the world of racing, performance and superyachts to frame the “white sails” that populate seas …
Goodbye sewn Dacron: North Sails ready to invade the world with Nordac 3Di Read More »
Great revolutions often start with a question. This was also the case in the world of sails, when in the 1980s a “certain” Peter Conrad ( president of the American company Sobstad) wondered: “‘Why is it that to make a …
V for. Velman (fiber oriented sails originated here). Interview with Alberto Manfredini Read More »
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 …
Stressed sails? The time has come to change them. Here. Read More »
10. Easy sailing without turning on the engine. What sail shall I buy for myself? Today the trend is to have larger mainsails and smaller genoas. This results in easier handling of the boat upwind but penalizes it in low …
Special Refitting. Time for change. Ten questions in ten episodes. #10/ The topsails. Read More »
9. How can I tell if my sails are “cooked”? How can I tell if my sails need an overhaul or if it is time to change them? Over time it is certainly more common to replace a headsail than …
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