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North Sails is the superyacht specialist

by North Sails 9 Oct 2019 09:00 UTC
3Di OCEAN © North Sails

                                                                     

 
 
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3Di OCEAN
The Ultimate Superyacht Cruising Sail

3Di OCEAN is the ultimate superyacht cruising sail, providing medium to large cruising yachts more choice within the North Sails product line. Everything North Sails has learned as the preeminent builder of superyacht sails for more than three decades has been combined with current state of the art 3Di technology to deliver a supremely reliable sail for cruising yachts over 60 feet. 3Di OCEAN sails are more durable and easier to handle than any string sail counterpart.

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An Industry Leading Team
North Sails is the Superyacht Specialist

At North Sails we understand that every superyacht is unique. This philosophy shapes the North approach to serving this premier segment of our sport. Each superyacht project combines North design tools with decades of experience, which is why we are known for finding solutions to any challenge. And with each new yacht, the North Sails team of superyacht experts is uniquely positioned to deliver an experience as custom as the design of each boat.

Our Team


 
Glenn Cook Joins North Sails
Senior Designer Brings 16 Years of Experience

Senior Sail Designer and Superyacht Sail Design Expert Glenn Cook joins North Sails and will play a key role as part of North’s global superyacht team. He has an impressive track record of leading the design work for some of the most notable superyachts to hit the water in the last 15 years. Standout projects include the iconic 147 metre Sailing Yacht A, as well as the eye catching 106 metre Black Pearl and 88 metre Maltese Falcon. For Sailing Yacht A in particular, Glenn developed sailing systems over the course of four years in partnership with Dykstra Naval Architects, Magma Structure, Future Fibres, Cachini and Bamar.

Meet Glenn


 
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