Material Construction Woven vs Laminate v Membrane For centuries, organic materials like cotton, wool, and hemp propelled ships across oceans into new territories. These traditional sails remained largely the same until the 20th century when sailmakers began experimenting with woven synthetic materials like Dacron that proved to outlast and out-perform the textiles of old. Today, […]
Code Zeros, initially exploiting a rule loophole, have transformed into a distinct class of sails, revolutionizing the world of boat racing. This category encompasses a wide array of shapes and sizes, each holding the key to unlocking a range of performance benefits. Let’s explore the world of Code Zeros, examine how tweaking their dimensions can […]
Hi, my name is Andy Camarda, and I am the founder of 180sails.com.
I started sailing before I could walk 30 years ago, and have been working for major sailmaking brands in the industry for over 8 years.
I have been a part of a team that has won every major event in Chicago including the Chicago to Mackinac, the Verve, and the NOOD.
