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North Sails Launches New NPL TOUR Cruising Service

29th June 2026
Cruising Confidence — North Sails has launched its new NPL TOUR cruising sail service, combining custom sail design with long-term durability, an extended warranty and premium aftercare for cruising sailors.
Cruising Confidence — North Sails has launched its new NPL TOUR cruising sail service, combining custom sail design with long-term durability, an extended warranty and premium aftercare for cruising sailors Credit: North Sails

North Sails has launched its new NPL TOUR cruising sail service, aimed at sailors seeking durable, custom-built sails for coastal and offshore cruising. The company says the new offering combines advanced sail design with lightweight, durable materials to provide long-term performance and shape retention.

According to North Sails, each sail is precision-designed to match an individual boat, sailing style and cruising plans.

The company says the new range is backed by one of the industry's strongest warranties, along with a premium aftercare programme that includes a year of complimentary sail care, inspections, and maintenance support.

North Sails says the service is intended to deliver dependable performance over extended cruising passages while providing owners with ongoing technical support throughout the life of their sails.

Customer James Mayo, owner of the superyacht Comanche, said: "North Sails makes the best sails in the world. They are an incredible company, and they've certainly delivered with us."

Power and Precision — North Sails customer James Mayo's Comanche under sail. Mayo says the company's custom sail design, craftsmanship and support have helped deliver top-level performance. Photo: North SailsPower and Precision — North Sails customer James Mayo's Comanche under sail. Mayo says the company's custom sail design, craftsmanship and support have helped deliver top-level performance. Photo: North Sails

The NPL TOUR service is now available through North Sails website.

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.