Expedition Composite uses the same advanced membrane base as our E-Tech sails—a custom layout of carbon and Technora (aramid) fibers—but adds a woven taffeta skin on one side for improved durability and abrasion resistance. This construction maintains the shape-holding and furling performance of E-Tech while providing extra protection for offshore and high-mileage use. While the […]
Challenge Fastnet is a rugged, durability-first cruising Dacron originally developed from Challenge’s High Mass Fiber cloth created for the Clipper Round the World Race. Designed to survive harsh offshore conditions, Fastnet prioritizes longevity, UV resistance, and toughness over stretch and performance. Fastnet’s standout feature is its fiber layout: a massive warp yarn shields the more […]
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.
