North Windsurfing tell us about the launch of their new Race Sail, kicking off their race-focused range

KATWIJK AAN ZEE, The Netherlands, May 3, 2023––North Windsurfing has announced the launch of their new Race sail. The sail, which is now available on their website, is the third to feature 3Di technology and is equipped with a number of world first’s in windsurf sail design. The sail marks the first of three launches, with the Free Race and Foil sails expected to launch later this month.

Loaded with technology unique to North Windsurfing, the Race is a completely new sail designed from the water up for no-compromise slalom racers. A unique, 3Di, molded 1-piece sail skin allows for precise definition of the profile, a seamless transition from the luff pocket to the sail body, and a sail that structurally works altogether as one. When molded with a deep draft profile and twisting top section, this gives the sail maximum drive, acceleration, and top-end speed, allowing you to turn every breath of air into speed, at all sailing angles.

“The Race sails have huge drive and acceleration that push you to the limit and constantly drive you faster. It feels like the acceleration has no limits, beyond those that you yourself might have. If you are on top of your game, and actively driving the sail, actively squeezing the most out of your board, it’s super fast,” says team rider Tristan Algret, putting the sails through the ultimate test.

Molding sails in 3Di allows for a very precise use of the right quantity of materials in the right place, resulting in a sail that is significantly lighter and stronger than any other equivalent windsurf sail on the market. The addition of Carbon to the Dyneema Aramid base material improves the reactivity and response of all the Flatwater sails.

North Windsurfing’s three launches, the Race, Free Race, and Foil sails, mark the beginning of a new era of high-performance windsurfing. All three sails also feature North Windsurfing’s new air cam system. The air cam is a significant innovation in windsurfing, using inflatable chamber technology that perfectly matches the intended wing profile of the sail. This system enhances airflow, profile, and stability, resulting in effortless rotation and instant drive when flipping onto the opposite tack.

“The Race and Foil sails are the ultimate challenge in windsurf sail design, as these are the sails that are going to be pushed by the best, in the toughest conditions, to the limits. The Race sail is a sail that is able to generate the power you need while releasing this power in the upper limit which gives you the drive and acceleration you need,” said Niek Huisman, Sail Designer for North Windsurfing.

North Windsurfing’s commitment to innovation has resulted in the development of unique technology that set its sails apart from the competition. 3Di Molding provides unlimited precision in sails and exemplifies outstanding value with industry-leading shape holding and longer service life compared to any other sailmaking technology today. Purchase the Race sail through North Windsurfing’s website.

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