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 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…
North Sails Ireland Congratulate 1720 Southerns Winner, 'Dutch Gold'
4th September 2020 North Sails Ireland
North Sails would like to congratulate Rob O'Leary and his crew sailing Dutch Gold for winning the 1720 AIB Southern areas this past weekend in fine style. Rob is getting a taste for winning with 3Di now and is on…
Congratulations to all the North Sails Ireland customers for their great results in the recently held 1720 Baltimore Cup in West Cork. First overall was Robert O'Leary flying North 3Di Mainsail and Large Jib. Second overall was Anthony O'Leary flying…
North Sails Ireland's Update on the RL Sailing Figaro 3 Campaign
4th August 2020 North Sails Ireland
Learning to sail fast offshore in a foil assisted one-design race machine is not an easy task but that's the challenge Dubliner's Kenneth Rumball and Pamela Lee have lined up as they embark on their doublehanded Figaro3 campaign. Here, sailmaker,…
North Sails Ireland is reporting that the new service location in County Wicklow is off to a flying start writes Nigel Young. In the first 21 days, Shane Hughes and his team have serviced over 75 sails and they do…
North Sails Ireland has announced the opening of our new Service loft in Wicklow, close to the main Dublin sailing centres at Howth and Dun Laoghaire. Shane Hughes is the man behind the new operation and he is more than…
Last week I mentioned a new product launch was coming for 3Di Cruising Sails and please find the link below for the complete range of Ocean 3Di sails here Before 3Di it was almost impossible to build a low stretch,…
