Expedition Composite sails are built for sailors who demand high performance with no compromises on durability. Designed on our EM2 membrane platform, Expedition uses a custom carbon and aramid fiber matrix combined with our most rugged woven Expedition taffetas to create a sail that’s as tough as it is fast. These sails are engineered to […]
Element Composite is Evolution’s flagship racing membrane, engineered to meet the demands of any sailor—from weekend racers to full grand prix campaigns. Built on the EM2 membrane platform, Element combines a custom carbon and aramid fiber matrix with integrated Lite Skin taffeta for added durability, chafe resistance, and better handling—all without compromising weight or speed. […]
E-Tech Composite is the lightest membrane sail we offer at Evolution, purpose-built for performance in light air and weight-sensitive applications. Constructed using our EM2 membrane platform, E-Tech blends a high percentage of carbon with aramid fibers in a film-on-film laminate for maximum shape retention and minimum weight. Each sail is custom-engineered with fiber layouts tailored […]
Carbon Sport Lite Skin is a high-performance racing laminate from Dimension-Polyant, built for sailors who want carbon fiber shape retention with added durability. It uses the same advanced carbon/polyester fiber layout as the standard Carbon Sport film sail, with carbon handling the primary load paths and polyester supporting the secondary loads. What sets this version […]
Flex Aramid Sport is one of our top picks for high-performance sails on boats under 35 feet. Manufactured by Dimension-Polyant, this crosscut aramid laminate combines the shape-holding power of aramid fibers with dual-sided LiteSkin taffeta for added durability and UV resistance. The result is a rugged, lightweight laminate that delivers excellent performance and resilience, making […]
PXB Lite Skin (LS) is a triradial polyester laminate from Dimension-Polyant, engineered for sailors who want more performance and durability than Dacron without the cost or complexity of high-end racing laminates. Built on a base of high-tenacity polyester yarns, PXB LS provides solid shape retention and low stretch for its class, while maintaining a responsive, […]
Fibercon PolyKote is a high-performance Dacron from Contender Sailcloth, designed specifically for one-design and club racing classes that require woven polyester sails. Built on the same base yarns as Fibercon Polypreg, PolyKote takes things a step further with a firmer finish and stiffer hand, offering maximum shape retention and minimal stretch for boats where rules […]
Fibercon Polypreg High Aspect is a premium racing-grade Dacron engineered for boats with tall, narrow sail plans. Manufactured by Contender Sailcloth, this high-performance woven polyester uses a proprietary resin and heat-setting process to produce a stiffer, lower-stretch fabric compared to standard cruising Dacron. The result is a tightly woven, highly stable sailcloth that retains shape […]
EVO 04 and EVO 06 are custom-engineered Code Zero laminates developed in collaboration with Dimension-Polyant, based on their proven ODL upwind laminate. Originally designed for high-performance racing headsails, this cloth has been adapted specifically for Code Zero applications, with a lighter skin and a fiber layout optimized for reaching angles and furling performance. EVO uses […]
By: Andy Camarda You may have noticed that our branding and website have slowly shifted to 180 Sails. Don’t worry—Evolution Sails isn’t going anywhere. Instead, we’re evolving into something bigger: a brand that fully reflects our identity and mission. When I started this company, I didn’t have a grand plan—just a desire to build great […]
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.
