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Winter Discounts Now Live as North Sails Ireland Hails Successful 2023 Season

24th August 2023
A35 Final Call flying her North Sails 3Di mainsail and HELIX Code 2 jib in the 2023 Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta
A35 Final Call flying her North Sails 3Di mainsail and HELIX Code 2 jib in the 2023 Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta Credit: Afloat.ie

It’s been another fantastic season so far for North Sails and our wonderful clients.

On the inshore racing side, we’ve had podium successes this summer across almost all the classes at the Sovereign’s Cup in Kinsale, the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta and Calves Week.

We’ve had great success on the one-design side in the Dragons, Water Wags, Fireballs, Puppeteers, Mermaids and many many World and European Championship wins.

Josh Porter and Cara McDowell were the overall winners of the Fireball class at the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta on Dublin Bay | Credit: Afloat.ieJosh Porter and Cara McDowell were the overall winners of the Fireball class at the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta on Dublin Bay | Credit: Afloat.ie

Offshore, our steely customers have powered through to success in the ISORA series, the Ailsa Craig Race, the Royal Dee Series, the Fastnet Race and many, many more.

Beyond racing, over 50% of our business is in supplying premium cruising sails for day sailing around the bay or around the globe.

North Sails 3Di OCEAN in-boom mainsail about to be hoisted onboard the Alden 52 Tara | Credit: Nigel Young/North Sails IrelandNorth Sails 3Di OCEAN in-boom mainsail about to be hoisted onboard the Alden 52 Tara | Credit: Nigel Young/North Sails Ireland

Aboard the Moody 376 "Wavedancer" with her new NorDac (North Dacron) furling genoa - pic: Maurice O'Connell / North Sails IrelandAboard the Moody 376 "Wavedancer" with her new NorDac (North Dacron) furling genoa - pic: Maurice O'Connell / North Sails Ireland

That brings us to our other news — owners and sailors take note that North Sails’ winter PPD (price period discount) programme is now live for a limited time.

So, if you are after the very best deal for the fastest and most durable sails on the market for your 2024 sailing programme, now is the time to get in touch with us.

From your North Sails team — Nigel, Shane and myself — sail FASTer for longer.

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LOFT INFO

Cork

Cois Chuain
O'Regan's Field
Myrtleville, Cork P43 V997
 353 0212061769

SPECIALITIES

Bend on / Bend off, Canvas, Certified Service, Sail Hardware Upgrades, Sail Inspection / Evaluation, Sail Measurement, Sail Repair, Sail Storage, Sail Washing

HOURS

Weekdays

09:00 – 17:30

Wicklow

The Boatyard
Sea Road, Newcastle Wicklow
Leinster A63DT26 Ireland
0838103539

SPECIALITIES

Certified Service, Sail Repair

Hours

Weekdays

08:30 – 17:30

NORTH SAILS EXPERTS

Nigel Young

Loft Manager, One Design Expert
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Shane Hughes

One Design Expert, Sales Person
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Maurice O’Connell

One Design Expert, Sales Person
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Maurice O'Connell

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Maurice O'Connell

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Maurice 'Prof' O'Connell is a partner in North Sails Ireland. He is also a professional sailor, sailing & life/business coach and sailing media analyst/commentator.

In 2018 he again won his class in the Round Ireland Race and in 2019 finished 2nd in the Dun Laoghaire to Dingle Race - 10 years after he won it!

Also in 2019, he was providing expert commentary and analysis in studio for the SSL Star Europeans in Garda, Italy and SSL finals in Nassau.

Full bio here.

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North Sails Ireland is operated by Loft Manager and One Design Expert Nigel Young at his Cork Harbour base at Myrtleville. The company specialities include Bend on / Bend off, Canvas, Certified Service, Sail Hardware Upgrades, Sail Inspection / Evaluation, Sail Measurement, Sail Repair, Sail Storage and Sail Washing. Working with Nigel are Maurice O'Connell, Shane Hughes and Richard Marshall.