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North SailsTHE ROUTE DU RHUM 2026 The 13th edition of the Route du Rhum welcomes an impressive fleet of 115 boats to sail solo across the Atlantic.

11.02

North SailsNORTH SAILS LORIENT IS AT THE HEART OF THE ROUTE DU RHUM Over 90% of the 115 solo racers taking the start line of the Route du Rhum on Sunday November 1st, in Saint-Malo hail from France.

11.02

North SailsSTATEMENT ON LEGAL ACTION WITH EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND October 12, 2026 In light of inaccurate statements made by Emirates Team New Zealand, North Sails feels compelled to address the recent legal proceedings it has been forced to initiate in response to…

10.12

North SailsWINGS & WAVES RETURNS WITH A SECOND SERIES Finite Films & TV, in partnership with North Sails, is set to launch Wings & Waves 2. Following the success of the first series in 2025, the high-energy sports competition returns to the North Sails…

09.29

North SailsINNOVATION MEETS VICTORY AT THE MAXI YACHT ROLEX CUP 2026 North Sails delivered a landmark set of result s at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2026 , h osted by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and the International Maxi Association (IMA) in Sardinia, Italy .…

09.28

North SailsTARANTELLA TAKES CENTER STAGE AT ROLEX SWAN CUP 2026 The 23rd edition of the prestigious Rolex Swan Cup is set to begin on September 14th, and all eyes will be on the beautiful Tarantella, the original Swan hull which has been lovingly and meticulously…

09.11

North SailsNORTH SAILS COWES WEEK SHINES BRIGHT More than 600 yachts racing across 37 classes over 6 days on The Solent in blazing sunshine is quite the spectacle.

08.14

North SailsNORTH SAILS COWES WEEK 2026 One of the world’s most iconic annual regattas is set to celebrate its 200th edition in style, and North Sails is proud to be the title partner, with a shared commitment to help deliver an…

07.21

North SailsASK THE EXPERTS: ANSWERS TO THE MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED RACING & CRUISING QUESTIONS At North Sails, we believe that better information leads to better sailing. This ever-growing FAQ library brings together expert answers to the questions we hear most often about sail selection, sail…

07.09

North SailsPREPARING FOR OFFSHORE CRUISING: SAILS, SYSTEMS, STRATEGY Practical offshore cruising guide: boat prep, sail choices, safety essentials, routing tips, and gear for a successful ocean sailing adventure. More

06.26

North SailsLIFT FROM THE FOIL, POWER FROM THE SAIL From the America’s Cup to Moths and IMOCA, see how foiling is transforming sail design—boosting speed, efficiency, and innovation at every level. More

06.22

North SailsPOWERING OFFSHORE RACING: SAILS, SPEED, AND YOUNG TALENT The Rikki programme feels like a blueprint for re-energising the sport of sailing. It’s a programme built on the belief that sailing should prioritise fun and camaraderie, whilst giving young sailors…

06.12

North SailsNORTH SAILS OPENS A NEW MEDITERRANEAN LOFT IN FRÉJUS, FRANCE After 22 years in Mouans-Sartoux, North Sails has relocated, opening a new Mediterranean repair loft in Fréjus – a bigger, better-equipped home on the Côte d’Azur.…

06.11

North SailsSUSTAINABLE CRUISING PERFORMANCE WITH NPL RENEW SAILS Ken Lawson shares how NPL RENEW sails support fast, durable family cruising—fueling a lifelong passion for sailing across generations on the open water. More

06.09

North SailsNORTH SAILS AND YACHT CLUB ITALIANO CONSOLIDATE LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP From sailmaking to performance apparel: an evolving partnership geared up for future challenges. North Sails and the Yacht Club Italiano are proud to announce the formal expansion of their…

06.03

North SailsBEYOND THE HORIZON: THE RACE FOR 30X30 Discover how Tara Ocean Foundation uses plankton data to map dynamic marine protected areas and guide high seas conservation under the 30x30 goal. More

05.31

North SailsTHE RETURN OF THE RANGE ROVER SARDINIA CUP After a 14-year hiatus, the multi-disciplinary sailing event, combining inshore and offshore racing, is a welcomed sight as it rejoins the IRC racing calendar.…

05.28

North SailsCOWES WEEK ANNOUNCES NORTH SAILS AS NEW TITLE SPONSOR Cowes Week, the world’s oldest and largest annual sailing regatta of its kind, has unveiled an exciting new title partnership with North Sails, the world’s leading sailmaker.…

05.22