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North Sails - Title Sponsor

In 1957, North Sails founder Lowell North set out to make the best and fastest racing sails the world had ever seen. He succeeded, and went on to reshape sailing forever. Six decades later, North Sails has grown into the world's leading sailmaker, with seven wholly owned manufacturing sites in six countries, 2,000 people powering the global business, and tens of thousands of sails hoisted in harbors and at sea around the world each year. Today, North Sails is part of the North Technology Group, a diverse family of leading companies serving marine and manufacturing markets worldwide.


North Sails has been powering and supporting competitors at Cowes Week for decades. Podium finishes across classes reflect the strength of our products and the expertise of our team racing alongside our clients. And our regatta repair services, located in the heart of Cowes, have been integral to ensuring that all competitors can race hard every day, pushing themselves and their boats to the edge.

Lowell's enduring legacy is the combination of our pioneering spirit, leading-edge technology, unmatched innovation and high-performance materials. With a track record of victories and records that surpass all competitors combined, North Sails remains the benchmark in performance-driven sailmaking. Whether it’s for an America's Cup winner, a Vendée Globe champion, Olympic superstar, or weekend day-sailor, every sail we make is born from a champion spirit and pure dedication to the sport we love.


North Sails at Cowes Week