180 Sails | Powered by Evolution Sails | Chicago Every October, a good chunk of the sailing world squeezes itself onto a few floating docks in downtown Annapolis. Boats rafted bow to stern, tents lining the waterfront, and thousands of sailors wandering around with a tote bag and a list of things they swear they’re […]
The Cruising divisions for the Chicago to Mackinac Race and the Bayview to Mackinac Race have taken off in recent years, offering a more approachable way to do one of the Great Lakes’ most iconic distance races. These divisions allow the use of autopilots and place limits on sail inventories and equipment, which significantly reduces […]
We have upgraded mainsails and headsails, added Code Zeros, and created more types of spinnakers than you could shake a stick at, but one sail still seems stuck in the past for most sailors: the light air windseeker. Whether you call it a drifter, a windseeker, or a daisy staysail, this light air sail is […]
This article started the same way many great sailing discussions do, as a bit of Yachty Karate in the loft after a race. One of the guys had gotten pinned behind a slower boat in a beercan race and was talking through how to get around them. With mixed fleet racing becoming more common in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
