Where are North Sails made?

North Sails manufactures 3DL sails in facilities in Minden, Nevada, and Sri Lanka. In 2009, North Sails began using pre-impregnated tapes of carbon and UHMPE fibers on its full-sized articulating molds.

How long should cruising sails last?

How long should you expect your cruising sail to last? Charter fleets expect 2 – 3 years of use from basic woven polyester sails, which translates to about 1500 – 2500 hours. After 2,000 hours, these sails are typically considered worn out.

What does 3di mean?

Conclusions: The Developmental, Dimensional and Diagnostic Interview (3di) provides an efficient and accurate means of assessing, in dimensional terms, the presence of autistic symptoms in both clinical and normal populations.

Who is North Sails owned by?

Oakley Capital Private Equity – founded by UK businessman and sailing enthusiast Peter Dubens – has acquired the majority stake in North Technology Group (NTG), the owner of US-based sailmaker North Sails.

Where is North Sails headquartered?

Milford, Connecticut
North Sails

Type	Privately held company
Founder	Lowell North
Headquarters	Milford, Connecticut, U.S.
Key people	Tom Whidden, Ken Read
Website	www.northsails.com

What is the best sail cloth?

Polyester has for decades been the most commonly used sail fiber because it is strong, durable and relatively inexpensive.

Do new sails make a difference?

If your old sails are past their prime, a new suit will make an enormous difference. It’s not all about speed. It’s about efficiency: converting wind-power into forward motion, minimising heel and weather helm, and making the boat more responsive, easier to handle and more comfortable.

What qualifications do I need to sail around the world?

The most accepted are the International Certificate of Competency (ICC) and the International Sailing License and Credentials (SLC). The ICC is recognized by the United Nations and used through much of Europe and the Mediterranean, and should qualify you for any charter.

What are Mylar sails?

Mylar is the trade name for a polyester film. Mylar sails are made ►,y sandwiching Dacron or nylon cloth between two layers of Mylar. The refinement of adhesives, explains Mahr, has solved earlier problems of delamination and made the finished material more supple.

What is the disco assessment?

The DISCO assessment is used as a diagnostic tool because it collects information using a dimensional approach. It collects information on all aspects of the subject’s skills, challenges and untypical behaviours, not just the features of autism.

How long do carbon fiber sails last?

Unfortunately, shape life degrades more rapidly than structural life. It depends on harshness of use, but even when treated well, sails can only be expected to retain good shape for half to two-thirds of the structural life of a sail – that’s roughly 1,700 to 2,700 hours of use.