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Ullman Sails Ullman Sails

Visiting one of the largest sailmakers in the world

In Cape Town, where the largest production center of sailmaker Ullman Sails is now located, we discovered not just one sail-loft floor, but five or six! However, the story didn't begin in South Africa: it was in Newport Beach, California, that David Ullman, at the time aged just 21, built his first ...

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Published on 30/06/2023

News

Incidence Sails Incidence Sails

A new, stronger, recyclable sailcloth

Having spent two years testing during offshore races, sailmaker Incidence Sails has decided to incorporate Canadian ALUULA Durlyte™ fabric.

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Published on 30/06/2023

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North Sails Renew North Sails Renew

Sailcloth made from sustainable materials

Sailmaker North Sails has just launched Renew, a North Paneled Laminate (NPL) sailcloth for cruising sailboats from 25 to 45 feet.

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Pratiques

Downwind Sails Downwind Sails

Make Sure You Have the Right Code!

The spinnaker, asymmetrical or otherwise, is known to every sailor (even if this nylon sail too often remains sat in its bag). The gennaker, a contraction of spinnaker and genoa, has established itself thanks to its ease of use with a furler. With the reacher, a genoa with shortened leech and ...

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