What is the Engine Above Deck? North Sails explains.

In episode three we get technical again and aim to answer a burning question: what is the “Engine Above Deck”? You might think it’s a pretty straight forward answer (no, there’s no literal engine). And, at first it kind of is, but once you dive into it, it’s actually quite complex. Press play to learn all there is to know. The term refers to integrating the aero-- the North 3Di sails, the Southern Spars rig, and Future Fibres rigging-- with the boat’s hydro package: the AC75’s hull and foils. In the 36th America’s Cup, all the systems, from the rig to the twin skin mainsail and its control system, to the foils under the water were designed to work in harmony to maximize performance potential. To make this happen, you need the North Design Suite software. All sail designers at North Sails, including the embedded team designers working in the America’s Cup teams, rely on the five different programs within the North Design Suite to build their team’s AC75 sails: DESMAN, SPIRAL, WARPS, FLOW, and MEMBRAIN. The cool thing about the whole process is that it’s not just a tool for the elite designers to play with; it ultimately trickles down and benefits all customers-- including those who enjoy Wednesday night racing and weekend cruises. There’s so much more to it, and we promise you there’s even more to talk about… this is only the abridged version! Watch the video and find out more about the Engine Above Deck and North Design Suite. Learn more about North Sails at www.northsails.com Video produced by https://www.polaryse.com/ #AmericasCup #AC36 #loyaltothefoil #foiling