Nigel Young
Loft Manager and One Design Expert, Nigel Young started sailmaking in 1981 in Cowes and opened North Sails Ireland in 2004. He races regularly with Irish clients and has competed in Melges 24s since their introduction into Europe in 1994 and has competed in 18 of 20 World Championships, with his best result of a third overall. Nigel also races Dragons Internationally, RS200s and Yachting World Dayboats.
North Sails Congratulates the Swuzzlebubble Team on Winning the ICRA Boat of the Year Award!
23rd February 2024 North Sails Ireland
North Sails Ireland is thrilled to congratulate the Swuzzlebubble team, led by the father and son duo of David and James Dwyer, on winning the prestigious ICRA Boat of the Year Award for the 2023 season! This remarkable achievement is…
Here at North Sails Ireland, we are blessed with having two of the best sailors in the country on our Team. Maurice O’Connell or “Prof” as most of you know him and Shane Hughes who is also running the North…
Next season starts now. For a limited time until October 31st, save 15% on all Inshore One Design sails. Unleash your performance potential with North World championship-winning sails. To dominate the competition - Go North. Terms & Conditions: Promotion is…
Behind the Scenes Video at North Sails Gosport, Europe's Largest Sail Loft
5th December 2022 North Sails Ireland
North Sails Ireland is in the very fortunate position to be working directly with Europe's Largest Sail Loft, North Sails in Gosport. This loft really is something special in the variety of work handled here and the sheer volume of…
I was talking to Martin Lee this morning from North Sails UK. Martin has been in charge of the sail production floor for NSUK since 1994 and is one of the world's most experienced sailmakers. We were discussing manufacturing in…
Loft 57 Podcast No 2: Why the North Sails Design Team is a Force to be Reckoned With
1st February 2022 North Sails Ireland
Design is at the heart of every sail we build at North Sails, here in Ireland we take design seriously. From the initial consultation with our clients right through to the sail trial is all about the design. We are…
North Sails is a unique sailmaker, built on a champion spirit. We make history by looking ahead and that's what sets us apart from other sailmakers. We’re proud to introduce Loft 57, a conversational podcast (below) that opens the doors…
Final Opportunity in 2021 to Get the Best Savings on North Sails One Design Products
24th November 2021 North Sails Ireland
The North Sails One Design Black Friday promotion is running this week and if you are in the market for OD sails please contact us in advance to get a quote and see what you can save! North Sails are…
Only one week left to get the best savings on North Sails One Design products. The North Sails One Design promotion will end on the 31st of October so please contact us before that date to secure the lowest prices.…
The North Sails Ireland crew are really looking forward to getting back on the water "race training" in the next few days. It's great to see sailing opening up again and the return to the sport we all love. It's…
I am delighted to share the latest report from Shane Hughes and our North Sails service team here in Ireland. 2020 gave us the opportunity to start a new operation in Newcastle, Co Wicklow close to the biggest sailing centres…
Dear One Design Sailors We have been booking lots of orders on the Black Friday deal and we wanted to remind you that this offer ends on Monday the 30th Nov. This is your very last opportunity to make a…
Calling all One Design Sailors, this is your last opportunity to make a nice saving on the World's Fastest One Design Sails in 2020. If you have been promising yourself an early Christmas present then now is the time! Check…
Denis Byrne & 3Di Powered 'Cracker' Take Home the Royal Cork Trophies
15th November 2020 North Sails Ireland
North Sails 3Di is leading the way on more and more race winners in Ireland. Working with Royal Cork's Denis Byrne and the crew of the Trapper T250 Cracker has been a rewarding experience watching the crew develop and improve…
This year's Vendee Globe is going to be a fascinating race to follow. North Sails have been working with the IMOCA Class for many years now and all of the hard work and effort is paying dividends with seventeen of…
As fans gather for the Vendee Globe Race and to be captivated by the next generation of IMOCAs, North Sails has produced its own video series on the solo non-stop round the world race. The series is narrated by one of…
New North Sails 3Di Wardrobe Puts Local Sailors to the Fore in Cork Harbour
15th October 2020 North Sails Ireland
Sailmaking is a very enjoyable career and it offers a great opportunity to sail all types of boats and meet all sorts of interesting people. April 2021 will mark my 40th year in the industry and over that time I…
North Sails Ireland are pleased to announce that our Seasonal Savings promotion has started for all of our One Design Classes. Now is the very best time to order your race-winning sails ready for the 2021 season. For more information…
Whilst we were all heading up to Blackrock on Saturday the National 18 Class were holding the Irish Nationals from the RCYC. Reduced numbers this year due to our friend C-19 but no let-up in the racing. Talking to some…
Clean Sweep for North Sails Clients in Cobh to Blackrock Race
14th September 2020 North Sails Ireland
North Sails Ireland clients demonstrated the power of 3Di at the weekend in the Cobh to Blackrock Race taking a clean sweep across all the classes. In fact, we had performance in depth with the top two boats in each…
