The Lassithi Plateau at the island of Crete is a wide, fertile plain over 800 meters above sea level, surrounded by peaks, dotted with villages and fields as far as the eye could see. One of the first things we noticed was a row of stone windmills. There were about 20 in view, but once, there were over 10,000 of them! These windmills used to pump water from the ground for irrigation – a lifeline for agriculture here. The Lassithi Plateau has long been the agricultural heart of eastern Crete, with a unique microclimate and plenty of groundwater. Even today, the 18 villages around the plateau live primarily from farming. We flew our drone to capture this sweeping valley from above – the perfect blend of natural beauty and human ingenuity.

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Take a look inside North Sails’ brand new UK sail loft, which opened its doors today. The loft is based in Gosport, on the southern coast of the UK, and will house a number of global departments under one roof. These include Superyacht finishing andsail production for One Design and North Sails 3Di. Set to be North Sails’ European flagship facility, the loft will enable North Sails to remain at the forefront of sail technology, innovation and manufacturing. Gosport is the first loft in the world to specialize in superyacht sails, and it’s gigantic raised floor – measuring 1,950m2 – is the largest ever built. A team of 9 designers and 82 staff members are aided by state-of-the-art technology and equipment, ensuring sails are delivered quickly, and safely – with no compromises in quality. The space is split into two manufacturing bays, and the main floor is designed to cater to superyacht sail finishing. Measuring 101x30m, the space can accommodate two J-Class headsails and a mainsail laid out simultaneously. The secondary bay is dedicated to One Design sailmaking and Certified Service sail care. North Sails’ Gosport loft will be opened by North Sails Group President, Ken Read, as well as European COO John Welch, and Peter Dubens – Managing Partner of Oakley Capital and Chairman of North Technology Group. Follow NorthSails On; Twitter - https://twitter.com/NorthSails Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NorthSailsWorldwide Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/north_sails/

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Magnus Doole, North Sails designer and America's Cup expert shares a quick look at the twin-skin mainsail setup and its role in modern Cup racing. From its lighter design to how it integrates with the yacht’s structure, this innovation plays a critical role in pushing performance at the highest level of competition. #AC37 #AmericasCup #NorthSails

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Put yourself in pole position on the race course by having a Raceboard Blade in your hands. Find us on our other socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loftsails/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/Loftsails Website: https://www.loftsails.com #loftsails #windvision #windsurfing #raceboardblade #shorts

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