First look at the AC38 practice races in Sardinia, where elite crews push these hydrofoiling beasts to their absolute limits. The sheer speed and precision required to stay on the foils during these close crosses is mind-blowing. 32-knot starts. Boundary penalties. Slam-dunk tacks. AC38 practice racing in Sardinia was chaos in the best way possible 🌊 Marco Gradoni & Margherita Porro came out flying for Luna Rossa, but the fleet already looks seriously tight heading into the first Preliminary Regatta. The speed difference at this level?Tiny. The pressure?Massive. #AmericasCup #AC38 #NorthSails #Sailing #Foiling #SailingLife #Hydrofoiling #Sardinia #FoilRacing #Sailboat

North Sails 🤝 Cowes Week We’re proud to be Title Sponsor of the 200th anniversary regatta in 2026. From next-level performance insights to the return of iconic moments like the fireworks — this marks a new chapter for sailing. ⛵ 500+ boats already entered 👉 Learn more at northsails.com #NorthSails #CowesWeek #Sailing

Roberto Lacorte built RocketNikka with one goal: the fastest racing yacht in the world on corrected time. From the offshore to the inshore at the ORC World Championship in Sorrento — the energy onboard never drops, and the good kind of nerves never get old. #ORCsailing #orcworlds2026 #tregolfisailingweek #NorthSails

The Moth class is flying faster than ever. So we built sails to match. ⚡ Introducing the next generation of Helix Moth Sails — the most significant advancement in North's Moth sail design since Helix launched in 2022. Fully molded 3Di construction with a seamless flying surface, engineered so the fibers follow the true load paths of the boat. America's Cup technology, refined for the Moth. A significantly broader usable range, from deeper shapes for light-air foiling to flatter, stable profiles for high-speed conditions. The new benchmark for competitive Moth sailors worldwide is here and available to shop now. Learn more: https://www.northsails.com/blogs/north-sails-blog/north-sails-launches-the-next-generation-helix%E2%84%A2-moth-sails #NorthSails #MothClass #North3Di #LoyaltotheFoil #SailFast

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While you’re thinking about first races and long days on the water, we’re making sure your sails are ready for it. From detailed inspections to quick repairs and performance tweaks, a little time in the loft now makes a big difference later. Book your service before the season kicks off at northsails.com #northsails #sailing #sailservice #boatlife

New for 2026, the Performance Class at the North Sound Maxi Regatta is already delivering close racing. Onboard Freya, a 27.7m Nautor Swan powered by North Sails, tactician Kimo Worthington calls the race in real time, where every decision matters. A few calls go your way, a few don’t… and that’s the game. Subscribe for more from the North Sound Maxi Regatta and beyond. #NorthSails #NorthSoundRegatta #MaxiYacht #Sailing

The 2026 St. Barths Bucket Regatta delivered everything the Bucket is known for: steady Caribbean trades, courses wrapping around the island, and a fleet of phenomenal superyachts pushing hard in close pursuit racing before the breeze built too much for a finale.   North-powered teams were prominent across the scoreboard:  V owned the Maxi 100 Series, nailing Thursday’s windward–leeward races and carrying that speed through the coastal courses to take the class win. In Class B, Les Gazelles des Mers, Hetairos* fought tooth and nail in one of the toughest fleets of the week, swapping places with fellow ketches until claiming both the class victory and the Bucket Trophy.   Over in Class C, Freya (90') edged out Hummingbird by just 32 seconds in a nail-biting finish, keeping cool through a series of upwind–downwind battles. Geist* led Class E with smooth, steady sailing, while Perseus³* made key moves down the final legs to top Class H.   Across the week our sailmakers and race experts were embedded with teams onboard, working through setup, trim, and sail choices in changing trade-wind conditions, while the Regatta Repair loft in Gustavia handled overnight fixes and last-minute adjustments to keep programs on the start line each morning.   With the Bucket wrapped, all eyes turn to the next stop on the Caribbean racing circuit: the North Sound Maxi Regatta in the British Virgin Islands. #NorthSails #StBarthsBucket #NSVictoryList #Superyacht #SailingLife

Momentum is building for Karel Komárek’s North-powered V as the fleet trains ahead of the St Barths Bucket. Strategist Sime Fantela shares: “The last regatta gave us great momentum… we’re excited for challenging conditions and closer racing.” 🏁 Four days of world-class sailing are coming — the fleet is ready. #NorthSails #StBarthsBucket #SuperyachtRacing #VYacht #RegattaPrep

Training day in St Barths! North Sails keeps every sail in peak shape as the superyacht fleet gets ready for the 2026 Bucket Regatta.

Start the season with confidence. From detailed inspections to precision repairs and performance-boosting upgrades, North Sails experts make sure your sails are ready to perform when it matters most. Contact your local North Sails loft to book your sail service and start the season ready. #NorthSails #SailService #Sailing

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North-powered BlackJack 100 takes Monohull Line Honours at the RORC Caribbean 600. Two days pushing hard around the islands. No easing up until the finish line. #Caribbean600 #NorthSails #OffshoreRacing #sailing

600 miles. No let-up. Jason Carroll’s North-powered MOD70 Argo takes Multihull Line Honors in 1d 12h 01m 46s, with Jon Desmond’s Zoulou just a mile behind. That’s how tight it gets offshore. #OffshoreRacing #Caribbean600 #Sailing #LineHonors #NorthSails