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North Sails Launches Early-Order Sail Saving Campaign

9th May 2026
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Sail Ahead — North Sails promotes early ordering for new sails, with preferred pricing and August delivery for sailors planning ahead

North Sails has launched a new early-order campaign aimed at boat owners planning ahead for the 2026 sailing season.

The promotion encourages customers to secure new sails before the end of May, with delivery scheduled for August.

Advertising material released this week highlights “preferred pricing” for sailors ordering ahead of peak production demand. The campaign also promotes services, including sail quotes and sail loft support.

The initiative comes as sailmakers and marine suppliers continue to encourage early-season planning amid strong demand across the cruising and racing sectors.

North Sails says the offer is designed to help owners prepare boats well ahead of autumn and winter sailing programmes.

Please contact your local experts here in Ireland for more details.

Nigel Young, Maurice O'Connell and Shane Hughes

Published in North Sails Ireland

North Sails Ireland

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
[email protected]

Shane Hughes

One Design Expert, Sales Person
[email protected]

Maurice O’Connell

One Design Expert, Sales Person
[email protected]

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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.