Season's greetings everyone!
The "trickle-down" effect is well known in other industries, and sailmaking is no different.
Just before Christmas, North Sails Ireland attended our North Technology Group global virtual conference for our team members and affiliates around the world. It was a wonderful opportunity for us to get together virtually and learn about the fascinating developments in all the NTG companies with North Sails at its core.
We listened to a gripping presentation from our Head Of Design and Engineering JB Braun, currently in New Zealand for the America's Cup. "JB" joined NS in 1999 and has been involved in six America's Cups.
Click on the link here to hear from JB describe his impressions of the recent America's Cup World Series, the technical developments in the "engine above the deck" and what it might mean for the broader sailing community...