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The Something Else crew with their spoils from the Scottish Series overall win
Quantum Sails Ireland are delighted to congratulate Brian Hall for his amazing Overall win at the Scottish series on J/109 Something else, co-owned by himself and his father John from the National Yacht Club. The boat has a full suit…
The dollar fall means now is the time to buy new sails. Quantum Sails Ireland will match the approximate 10% dollar fall with a similar additional 10% discount. With the new season now upon us, whether you are looking at…
Samaton, a Grand Soleil 44 with Quantum Flying jib set off Dun Laoghaire Harbour
With racing commencing around the country, Mark Mansfield of Quantum Sails Ireland gives some thoughts on how to improve or optimise your boat's IRC handicap for this coming season. In late 2024, the IRC Congress only made some very minor…
The TP52 World Champion 2024, Gladiator
What do all the below winners of top international regattas have in common? TP 52 World Champion 2024 - Gladiator TP 52 Super Series winner 2024 - Quantum racing Swan 50—Rolex World Cup winner 2024 - Moonlight Melges 24 worlds…
A Cape 31 with full Quantum sails wardrobe winning the 2023 UK Cape 31 National Championships
With the new season fast approaching, Quantum Sails Ireland has just announced a new 10% spring discount for sails ordered by the end of March. An average delivery time of 8 weeks allows sails to be delivered before most boats…
Samatom, a Grand Soleil 44 with a Quantum Blast reacher set. New 2024 IRC rule changes will now have Jib number penalties. A Blast reacher is regarded as a Jib.
Mark Mansfield of Quantum Sails Ireland goes through the major changes that will affect IRC racing boats in 2024. This comes after the recent IRC Conference when many of these changes were voted through. The 2022 IRC conference decided on…
From left at the start of an April ISORA race at Dun Laoghaire Harbour; Norbert Reilly’s new J 111, Ghostraider, Simon Knowles J109 Indian and Emmet Sheridan’s Dufour 45. All three boats are sporting new Quantum race sails this year 
Late Summer and early Autumn can be the quietest times for sailmakers' production as most of the sails for the current season have been delivered, and the winter orders are not yet in. As a result, this can be the…
The Cape 31 UK National Champion Jubilee with her Fusion M7 membrane sails
Two of the most important classes in the world today are the TP 52 Class and the Cape 31 class. It is in these top-level classes that sailmakers try to show that their product is as fast or faster than…
New Quantum Fusion M7 Carbon main and J1 for new J /111 in Howth
Following a very successful winter selling season for Quantum Sails Ireland, sail trials are taking place throughout the country as sails are delivered to customers for the coming season. See photos below and above of new sails for a J/111…
New sails arriving at the Quantum sail loft in County Galway
Mark Mansfield of Quantum Sails Ireland with five things you should consider to get you ready for the new racing season. 1. Clear out the boat It may seem straightforward, but you would be surprised by how many boats leave…
A Quantum Fusion M7 main and Spinnaker staysail on the Grand Soleil 44, Samatom
Mark Mansfield from Quantum Sails Ireland goes through the main changes in IRC for the 2023 season The annual IRC review has been completed by the RORC/UNCL, which govern the rules of the biggest rating rule in sailing. There have…
Quantum Racing with her Fusion M Membrane sails
Outside of the America's Cup, there are few, if any, more important classes than the TP 52 class. It is where the naval architects and sailmakers put their best feet forward to show off their designs and abilities. Samatom, Grand…
Time is running out to snag Quantum Sails Ireland's best prices of the year on custom racing and cruising sails — our summer sale comes to a close at the end of the month! As you're planning for your next…
Now is the time to purchase your new sails for Autumn and for next season. Mark Mansfield, Quantum agent in Ireland, explains—"At this time of the year, the production facilities are at their quietest, so they can arrange discounts to…
The crew of Tribal celebrate their victory in WIORA 2022
Quantum Sails Ireland congratulate their clients on their successes in the 2022 WIORA Championships. Eight of the 24 boats in the fleet were powered by Quantum Sails — with five boats fully equipped. Between them they racked up five podiums…
Victory for Quantum Racing in the Abanca 52 Super Series
American owner-driver Doug DeVos steered Quantum Racing to overall victory at the Abanca 52 Super Series Baiona Sailing Week lifting the first regatta title of the five which comprise the tenth anniversary season of the world’s leading grand prix monohull…