The Chicago to Mackinac Race is one of the ultimate tests of preparation, endurance, and performance. 333 miles up Lake Michigan demands more than just skill. It demands the right sails, the right setup, and a plan to handle whatever the lake throws your way. Last year’s race was a reminder of how quickly conditions […]
Dimension-Polyant PXB is a high-stability polyester laminate originally designed for upwind mains and headsails—but when used in lighter weights, it makes for an excellent performance-oriented cruising Code Zero. What sets PXB apart is the addition of a reinforcing fiber laid in the fill (crosswise) direction, which provides excellent shape retention and prevents the sail from […]
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 […]
Contender Stormlite is a tightly woven polyester fabric designed specifically for reaching asymmetrical spinnakers (gennakers) and cruising Code Zeros. While it looks and feels similar to traditional spinnaker nylon, Stormlite is made from woven polyester, giving it significantly lower stretch and higher strength. This makes it better suited to handling the higher apparent wind loads […]
Dimension-Polyant CZ Silver is a lightweight hybrid material designed specifically for cruising Code Zeros. It combines a woven nylon base with a laminated Technora scrim to create a sail that’s stronger than spinnaker cloth but lighter and more flexible than full laminates. The result is a forgiving, easy-to-handle sail that offers improved stretch resistance and […]
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.
