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Congratulations to all the North Sails Ireland customers for their great results in the recently held 1720 Baltimore Cup in West Cork.

First overall was Robert O'Leary flying North 3Di Mainsail and Large Jib.

Second overall was Anthony O'Leary flying the same combination of North 3Di sails.

Second overall was Anthony O'Leary flying the same combination of North 3Di sailsSecond overall was Anthony O'Leary Photo: Deirdre Horgan

The Durcan Family sailing Team T-Bone was 4th overall Flying 2017 3DL upwind sails and excelling downwind with the latest T-6 spinnaker design.

1720 T-Bone1720 T-Bone Photo: Deirdre Horgan

T-Bone was the only boat to win two races........Great to see this class enjoying such close racing in the beautiful waters of Baltimore.

Back in April 2019, I wrote a piece called "The Trickledown effect" this piece talks about how 3Di started life in the America's Cup and is now on the smallest One Design boats including the 1720. Well worth a read......

Also whilst we are on the subject of 3Di take a look here to understand exactly how it's made. Totally unique in the sailmaking world, when you watch this video it will go some way to explaining why a 3Di sail might cost a little more than a conventional 2D sail.

We look forward to the next 1720 regatta at the end of August as part of the Cork 300 celebrations.

Sail FAST!

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Learning to sail fast offshore in a foil assisted one-design race machine is not an easy task but that's the challenge Dubliner's Kenneth Rumball and Pamela Lee have lined up as they embark on their doublehanded Figaro3 campaign. Here, sailmaker, Nigel Young of North Sails Ireland reports on feedback received from France on the fledgeling Irish campaign.

We got a lovely note from Kenny and Pam about the new sails for the RL Racing Team last week. Read it here.

It's always nice to get feedback like this from our clients as they compete at all levels and all over the World.

3Di is unique in the World of sailmaking and the Figaro 3 class is another example of the benefits of 3Di in action.

Good Luck to Kenny and Pam as they compete in one of the toughest Offshore One Design classes in the World. Here at North Sails Ireland, we are delighted to be playing a small part in this campaign.

Keep up the good work and sail FAST.

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North Sails Ireland is reporting that the new service location in County Wicklow is off to a flying start writes Nigel Young.

In the first 21 days, Shane Hughes and his team have serviced over 75 sails and they do not look like they are slowing down anytime soon.

I had the pleasure of visiting Shane last week at the Wicklow location and it was great to see the operation first hand. For a loft that's only been in operation for 20 days, it looks well established and the guys look very efficient in their surroundings. That's what happens when the operation is run by someone with Shane's skill set. Shane is a fully trained sailmaker with years of experience, a top-class International sailor and very in tune with modern sails and service.

Sail repairs underway at North Sails Ireland's new service loft in County WicklowSail repairs underway at North Sails Ireland's new east coast service loft

Only North Sails can service 3Di sails correctly...

One of the most important things to remember with sail service these days is that things have changed. With the advent of 3Di sails the service skill set required to work on those sails is very different to a more conventional sail material. Having said that, one of the great things about 3Di is that it does not go into the service loft very often!

With 3Di repairs, we use specialist adhesives and 3Di repair materials that are unique to North Sails. No other sail repair shop can work on the body of a 3Di sail without compromising the structure and integrity of the sail.

3Di repairs we use specialist adhesives and 3Di repair materials that are unique to North Sails3Di repairs use specialist adhesives and 3Di repair materials that are unique to North Sails

3Di is a one-piece composite filament structure engineered very precisely and you cannot just bolt on a new reef for offshore sailing or take a heavy-duty sewing machine and start sewing in the middle of the sail.........3Di construction is unique in the sailmaking industry and it requires a specialist to service and repair it to the North Blue Book standards.

You would not take your new Tesla Car into the corner shop garage so please do not do the same with your 3Di sails......Always make sure they come back to Shane and his Team in Wicklow or one of the other specialist North Sails Service lofts that can be found all over the Globe.

If you have any sail service needs please do not hesitate to contact us here at North Sails Ireland.

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North Sails Ireland has announced the opening of our new Service loft in Wicklow, close to the main Dublin sailing centres at Howth and Dun Laoghaire.

Shane Hughes is the man behind the new operation and he is more than qualified for the job. Shane has been a big part of North Sails since 1999 when he first joined the company and is a fully trained time-served sailmaker.

Shane Hughes of North Sails IrelandShane Hughes

Having previously managed the service floor for North Sails UK in Gosport, Hughes is no stranger to the world of sail service. He was born in Dublin and began his racing career at the age of nine at Howth Yacht Club. He went on to compete nationally and internationally in Mirrors and 420s and began racing keelboats at the age of 15. As a very experienced sailor, racer, and fully-trained sailmaker, you can rest assured your sails are in very safe hands at North Sails Wicklow.

For the full story please check out the link on the North Sails Site here

The loft is up and running at the Boatyard, Newcastle in County Wicklow and ready to take care of all your service needs.

North Sails Ireland new repair loft is open in County WicklowNorth Sails Ireland new repair loft is open in County Wicklow 

Please do not hesitate to contact us here at NS Ireland.

Sail FAST

Nigel

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Our 2020 "Trade In Trade Up" recycle programme is here at North Sails Ireland!

This is a great opportunity for sailors and boat owners to recycle that older sail that's done its time. Many of you have sheds and garages full of them!

When you order your replacement sail from us, simply let us have the old one and we will give you up to 20% off the new sail. Simple as that.

Click here for more information on this and please do get in touch with us. It would be TREMENDOUS to hear from you.

From the team here at North Sails Ireland - see you on the water!

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Last week I mentioned a new product launch was coming for 3Di Cruising Sails and please find the link below for the complete range of Ocean 3Di sails here

Before 3Di it was almost impossible to build a low stretch, high performance Cruising sail without a plastic film. As you know any sail with a plastic film is exposed to the possibility of delamination.

Laminate string sails are the worst product type for exhibiting this trait even though at first glance they may look like the answer. 3Di has many unique benefits and if you follow the link here you can read all about those.

The biggest difference is that with no plastic film in 3Di and a thermoset glue (chemical reaction) means No Delamination Guaranteed......... We have been selling 3Di in all its forms here in Ireland for the last 10 years and we have not had one sail delaminate, with 3Di it's not possible.

For more information please do not hesitate to contact us at North Sails Ireland on the contact details below

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North Sails may be known best for their racing products but what many people do not know is that close to fifty percent of our total global business is actually in cruising sails.

With the genuine trickle down effect from the AC North's unique 3Di product can now be found on more and more cruising boats throughout the world. The same benefits of 3Di that make it a world beater on the race track also make it very suitable as a cruising sail. 3Di durability is well known and the latest range of Ocean 3Di is about to be expanded to cover all sizes of cruising boats. More news to follow on that next week...

3Di Ocean under construction3Di Ocean under construction

Just because you are cruising and not racing you should still expect the very best from your sails. Here at North Sails we have products to suit all boat types and budgets.

North Sails 3Di Ocean Close up under sailNorth Sails 3Di Ocean Close up under sail

Take a look at the link here for a bit more information on what North sails can do for you today!

Please do not hesitate to contact us here at North Sails Ireland with any questions you may have.

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North Sails Ireland will be running our local Irish Webinar series on Wednesday the 13th May. This time we are talking about the North Sails design process "From Concept to Reality" and explaining how we go through the various stages of design from start to finish.

North Sails Design expert Jeremy Elliott originally from Kinsale and now residing and working in the UK will be our guest speaker. He's in charge of Design Services for North Sails and has been involved in many Irish projects and sailing teams over the years.

Design webinar

Here at North Sails Ireland we have all had the pleasure of working and sailing with Jeremy over the years and we are delighted to have him join us for the presentation on Wednesday evening.

Please sign up in advance using the registration link HERE. The Webinar is open to all Irish Sailors and we look forward to seeing you on Wednesday evening the 13th of May at 8.30 pm.

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I am honoured to host a North Sails Ireland 'downwind speed' webinar on Monday, May 11th at 8 pm (9 pm CET) with Five-time Melges 24 World Champion Federico Michetti. 

We will be discussing:-

  • Displacement (non-planing) sailing
  • Transitioning to "Bow Up" planing
  • Gybing techniques and when to use them
  • Sail selection for the different conditions

Joining us from Genoa will be my friend and colleague Giulio Desiderato from Norths Sails Italy.

Prof trimming kite on Embarr training dayIreland's Embarr" with Prof O'Connell on spi-trim training in waves off Miami Beach

Frederici MichettiFrederico Michetti

So if you are interested in what makes modern asymmetric keelboats go FAST, then be sure to join us by registering here

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In these uncertain times, North Sails are pulling out all the stops to stay connected with our customers and friends here.

The International Webinar Series is proving incredibly popular and if you missed them on the day you can view at your leisure via the North Sails YouTube page.

Here in Ireland, we have just started our local Irish Webinar series and have run three of these to date and our fourth Webinar will run next week.

Start line North SailsA slide from a North Sails Ireland webinar

More news and details to follow on that one as it unfolds.

We have enjoyed some great interaction with the sailors of Ireland on Zoom recently, this platform looks like it's going to be playing a larger part in our future for a while to come.

Kind regards from us all here at North Sails Ireland,

Nigel, Prof and Shane.

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boot Düsseldorf, the International Boat Show

With almost 250,000 visitors, boot Düsseldorf is the world's largest boat and water sports fair and every year in January the “meeting place" for the entire industry. Around 2,000 exhibitors present their interesting new products, attractive further developments and maritime equipment. This means that the complete market will be on site in Düsseldorf and will be inviting visitors on nine days of the fair to an exciting journey through the entire world of water sports in 17 exhibition halls covering 220,000 square meters. With a focus on boats and yachts, engines and engine technology, equipment and accessories, services, canoes, kayaks, kitesurfing, rowing, diving, surfing, wakeboarding, windsurfing, SUP, fishing, maritime art, marinas, water sports facilities as well as beach resorts and charter, there is something for every water sports enthusiast.

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boot Düsseldorf is the world's largest boat and water sports fair. Seventeen exhibition halls covering 220,000 square meters. With a focus on boats and yachts, engines and engine technology.

The Fairground Düsseldorf. This massive Dusseldorf Exhibition Centre is strategically located between the River Rhine and the airport. It's about 20 minutes from the airport and 20 minutes from the city centre.

250,000 visitors, boot Düsseldorf is the world's largest boat and water sports fair.

The 2018 show was the golden jubilee of the show, so 2021 will be the 51st show.

Every year in January. In 2021 it will be 23-31 January.

Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messeplatz 40474 Düsseldorf Tel: +49 211 4560-01 Fax: +49 211 4560-668

The Irish marine trade has witnessed increasing numbers of Irish attendees at boot over the last few years as the 17-Hall show becomes more and more dominant in the European market and direct flights from Dublin offer the possibility of day trips to the river Rhine venue.

Boats & Yachts Engines, Engine parts Yacht Equipment Watersports Services Canoes, Kayaks, Rowing Waterski, Wakeboard, Kneeboard & Skimboard Jetski + Equipment & Services Diving, Surfing, Windsurfing, Kite Surfing & SUP Angling Maritime Art & Crafts Marinas & Watersports Infrastructure Beach Resorts Organisations, Authorities & Clubs

Over 1000 boats are on display.

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boot Düsseldorf 2025 

The 2025 boot Düsseldorf will take place from 18 to 26 January 2025.

At A Glance – Boot Dusseldorf 

Organiser
Messe Düsseldorf GmbH
Messeplatz
40474 Düsseldorf
Tel: +49 211 4560-01
Fax: +49 211 4560-668

The first boats and yachts will once again be arriving in December via the Rhine.

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