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 […]
Structured Luffs Explained: Why This Technology Is Changing Code Zeros and Headsails Code Zero technology is advancing at a breakneck pace. Every year we discover better shapes, better materials, and better construction techniques, and the progress shows no signs of slowing. One concept that has steadily gained traction and is now becoming a standard option […]
Contender Stormlite Stormlite is a tightly woven polyester fabric designed for cruising Code Zeros and reaching gennakers. It looks and feels like spinnaker nylon but offers lower stretch and better shape retention, making it ideal for casual coastal sailing and day cruising. It furls cleanly and handles well, though its limited structure reduces performance at […]
Dimension-Polyant CZ Silver CZ Silver is a hybrid Code Zero material that offers improved structure and lower stretch compared to spinnaker cloths, while maintaining light weight and easy furling. It’s the only racing Code Zero cloth that can be launched straight from the bag without a furler. A great option for programs looking for an […]
Cruising Code Zeros are becoming one of the most common additions to modern cruising boats, and for good reason. They are faster, easier to use, and work across a wider range of wind angles than racing Code Zeros. To understand why, it helps to look at how these sails began and how racing rules pushed […]
Few things make a sailor’s heart sink faster than walking down the dock and seeing a new headsail loose on the furler, flogging in the breeze. When used properly, a furling system makes sailing easier, safer, and more enjoyable. But like most sailing gear, it rewards a little bit of attention and care. To help […]
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Dimension-Polyant PXB is a polyester-based laminate originally developed for upwind headsails but adapted into lighter versions for use in performance racing Code Zeros. It offers a meaningful step up in structure, stretch resistance, and tight-angle performance compared to hybrid or woven materials. PXB holds a flatter flying shape under load, making it easier to point […]
EVO 04 and EVO 06 are Technora-reinforced racing laminates developed in collaboration with Dimension-Polyant, specifically to create a lighter, stronger material optimized for high-performance Code Zeros. Built with a lighter skin and a fiber layout tailored for reaching and tight upwind angles, EVO delivers lower stretch, lighter weight, and cleaner flying shapes compared to polyester […]
E-Tech Composite is a film-on-film racing membrane, constructed fiber by fiber using a custom layout of carbon and Technora (aramid) fibers. It delivers elite-level structure, shape retention, and responsiveness under load, making it one of the most precise and efficient Code Zero materials available. Whether built for broad-reaching, tight reaching, or true J0 upwind sails, […]
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.
