Quick Guide for Jib Sizing We’re looking at jib sizing for boats with non-overlapping headsails in this article. If your boat has overlapping headsails, head over here (link) for more information. To help determine if your boat was designed for overlapping or non-overlapping headsails, click here (link) For Racing Choosing the proper jib size can […]
How To Use Our Online Sail Builder Sliders Overview Listed below are four variables that make selecting the right material for your sail fast and easy. Rather than scrolling through the hundreds of cloth options, we’ve simplified the process so all you have to do is consider what factors are most important and rate them […]
Boat Measuring Basics Mainsail Measurement Form | Headsail Measurement Form | Spinnaker Measurement Form Set Up: Picking the perfect day for measuring will give you perfect measurements. The goal is to find a day with almost no wind, preferably under 5 knots. Always remember there is going to be more wind at the top of […]
How To Use Our Website to Buy Sails Online Thanks for choosing 180sails.com powered by Evolution Sails – Chicago to make your sail purchase online. We are the first ever to introduce the concept of selling a sail completely online (or purchasing your sails directly online instead of through an in person sailmaker). We think […]
Which Spinnaker is Right for You? Choosing the right spinnaker doesn’t need to be confusing! It’s important to remember that the names given to the different cuts (A1, S2, etc.) are a rough guide and each sail is purpose built for the boat and intended use. Sails using an “S” or “A” signifies whether the […]
Mylar Sails Aren’t So Scary Ask any sailor who raced on boats during the mid-1990’s or early 2000’s about mylar sails and they are sure to tell you about the horrors of that cursed material. Sails disintegrating before your eyes, endless taping of holes, and worst– the unbearable crinkling sound a delaminating sail makes as […]
180sails.com was built to revolutionize the way you buy sails. We took an entirely differnt approach to designing, building, and quoting sails. Now you can build and quote sails instantly with expert recommendations on materials based on the way you sail! Gone are the days of having to submit information and wait for an email […]
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.
