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Stormlite – Contender Sailcloth – Cruising Cloth
Contender Stormlite is a tightly woven polyester fabric designed specifically for reaching asymmetrical spinnakers (gennakers) and cruising Code Zeros. While it looks and feels similar
Steering Waves: Boat Balance, Heel, and Helm
Sailing in waves is one of the most difficult skills to master, even for experienced sailors. This year on Lake Michigan has been an unusual
The Versatility of Tri-Radial Sails
By: Andy Camarda OverviewTri-radial sails are a step up in performance from traditional crosscut sails, offering better shape retention and load distribution. Designed with a
Expedition Composite – Evolution Sails – Cruising Cloth
Expedition Composite is our top-tier performance cruising sail—engineered for sailors who demand lasting shape retention, responsive trim, and serious offshore capability. Built in-house using our
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Launching a New Class: How We Designed the J/7’s First Sails
Every once in a while, a new boat comes along that lets you rethink the entire sail plan from the ground up. The J/7 is
What Makes Cruising Code Zeros Faster and Simpler Than Racing Code Zeros
Cruising Code Zeros are becoming one of the most common additions to modern cruising boats, and for good reason. They are faster, easier to use,
Best Sail Materials for Offshore Cruising: The Kings of Durability
When you’re crossing oceans, every piece of equipment on board has to work as hard as you do. Offshore sailing means days or weeks at
Do New Sails Make a Difference?
Do New Sails Make a Difference? As a sailor, you may often ponder the impact of investing in new sails for your boat. Do they
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The Anatomy of a F$&% Up
The story of a well prepared boat fumbling it at the two yard line at this year’s Bayview Mackinac Race, plus a little on how
The Story of Warlock
Why Mess With a Classic? Changing an icon of one-design racing is considered blasphemy. The J/105 has had a strong, loyal following since the first
The Beginner’s Guide to Buying Cruising Sails, Article 1 of 9: Where Do You Start?
You’ve got a boat. Maybe it’s brand new, maybe it’s new to you, and maybe it came with sails that have seen better days. Or
The Beginner’s Guide to Buying Cruising Sails, Article 2 of 9: How Do You Actually Sail?
Before anyone talks to you about materials, construction methods, or price, there’s one question that matters more than all of them: how do you actually
