Expedition Composite is our top-tier performance cruising sail—engineered for sailors who demand lasting shape retention, responsive trim, and serious offshore capability. Built in-house using our EM2 membrane platform, each Expedition sail is customized from the fiber layout up, using a blend of carbon, aramid, and occasionally Vectran to create a structure with race sail performance […]
Contender CDX Pro is a triradial cruising laminate designed for sailors who want more performance than traditional Dacron can offer—without sacrificing durability or jumping to exotic materials. Built from a polyester laminate core with woven taffeta skins on both sides, CDX Pro offers excellent structure and resilience, making it a great all-around choice for active […]
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 […]
Contender Fibercon Pro Hybrid is a heavy-duty woven cloth designed for sailors who plan to put serious miles under the keel. Built on the same construction principles as Contender’s popular Warp Tech Dacron, Fibercon Pro Hybrid upgrades the core by mixing in Dyneema fibers—dramatically enhancing strength, stretch resistance, and overall durability. The result is a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hydra Net Radial is one of the most trusted sailcloths in offshore cruising, known for its longevity, toughness, and ability to hold shape through thousands of ocean miles. Manufactured by Dimension-Polyant, Hydra Net combines traditional woven polyester with Ultra-PE (Dyneema) fibers in a radial weave, giving it unmatched durability and resilience for serious bluewater sailing. […]
By: Andy Camarda OverviewTri-radial sails are a step up in performance from traditional crosscut sails, offering better shape retention and load distribution. Designed with a radial panel layout that aligns fabric strength with the sail’s primary load paths, tri-radial sails provide improved durability and efficiency. These sails cover a broad spectrum of applications, from durable […]
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.
