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North Sails Powers the Latest J99 'Mister Ollie'

29th March 2024
The new J/99
The new J/99 "Mister Ollie" hit the water recently in Dun Laoghaire, and North Sails Ireland's Shane Hughes was on board for the sail trial

Hello everyone,

I am just back from coaching at the Etchells Worlds in Fremantle, Australia, so I am just coming up for air and wanted to share some news about North Sails Ireland.

It's always an exciting time for us when we are commissioned to supply sails for any vessel - but a brand new one always brings a certain "buzz".

The new J/99 "Mister Ollie" hit the water recently in Dun Laoghaire, and North Sails Ireland's Shane Hughes was on board for the sail trial.

This is the second J/99 project that Shane has worked on, and the sails look beautiful!

The owner's 2024 programme is aimed mainly at club sailing in DBSC with friends and family. With this in mind, we designed and supplied a five sail inventory with his usage requirements specifically in mind.

1. Mainsail:

North Sails 3Di RAW with two reefs and a composite luff set up with a mixture of luff tape and Antal luff cars.

This allows greater control and a cleaner flying shape, especially in the upper section of the sail

"Mister Ollie" flying her North Sails 3Di RAW mainsail and furling race jib: Pic Shane Hughes/North Sails Ireland"Mister Ollie" flying her North Sails 3Di RAW mainsail and furling race jib: Pic Shane Hughes/North Sails Ireland

2. "AP" Furling Large Race Jib:

North Sails 3Di RAW with HELIX structured luff, vertical battens and painted black UV filter for minimum weight

"Mister Ollie" flying her North Sails 3Di RAW furling race jib: Pic Shane Hughes / North Sails Ireland"Mister Ollie" flying her North Sails 3Di RAW furling race jib: Pic Shane Hughes / North Sails Ireland

3. Heavy Weather Furling Race Jib:

North Sails NPL Sport Xi with light single-sided taffeta and vertical battens

"Mister Ollie" flying her North Sails NPL Xi SPORT furling heavy race jib: Pic Shane Hughes/North Sails Ireland"Mister Ollie" flying her North Sails NPL Xi SPORT furling heavy race jib: Pic Shane Hughes/North Sails Ireland

4. A2 Large Running Asymmetric:

Norlon 75 nylon with "Zip it" luff/foot system, take down system and gybulators

Vide above: Not much wind! - "Mister Ollie" flying her North Sails A2 asymmetric, check out the drop lines, gybulators and Zip-It systems Video by Shane Hughes / North Sails Ireland.

5. A3 Reaching Asymmetric: Norlon 150, same systems

All of us here at North Sails Ireland would like to wish the team on 'Mister Ollie' fair winds for a fun 2024 season.

See you on the water everyone!

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.