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North Sails Promotes Custom Sail Design and Expert Advice

16th June 2026
Custom Fit Edge — North Sails is promoting its bespoke sail design service, offering sailors personalised advice, custom quotations and tailored sail plans to match individual boats and performance goals.
Custom Fit Edge — North Sails is promoting its bespoke sail design service, offering sailors personalised advice, custom quotations and tailored sail plans to match individual boats and performance goals Credit: North Sails

North Sails has launched a campaign encouraging sailors to seek personalised sail solutions tailored to their boats and sailing ambitions. The sailmaker is offering custom quotations backed by expert advice, with recommendations tailored to boat specifications, sailing style, and performance goals.

North Sails says the process begins with an assessment of a sailor’s objectives and then connects customers with local sail experts. Detailed sail plans and tailored quotations are then developed to match individual requirements. The company highlights its use of advanced sail design technology and specialist materials to produce sails designed to deliver performance, durability and longevity.

North Sails also points to its industry warranty and premium aftercare programme, which includes a year of complimentary sail care covering inspections, maintenance and repairs.

Customer testimonials featured in the campaign include offshore and racing sailors who credit the company’s sail development teams with helping optimise performance on the water. North Sails says its design approach combines advanced modelling, extensive design libraries and personalised service to create precision-fit sails for both racing and cruising applications.

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.