When you’re crossing oceans, every piece of equipment on board has to work as hard as you do. Offshore sailing means days or weeks at sea, relentless exposure to the elements, and no easy way to call for backup when something breaks. Your sails are your engine, and the material they’re built from determines how […]
PXB Lite Skin (LS) is a triradial polyester laminate from Dimension-Polyant, engineered for sailors who want more performance and durability than Dacron without the cost or complexity of high-end racing laminates. Built on a base of high-tenacity polyester yarns, PXB LS provides solid shape retention and low stretch for its class, while maintaining a responsive, […]
Dimension-Polyant SXI is a high-performance cruising laminate engineered for sailors who want more than Dacron can offer, but still demand long-term durability and easy handling. Built with Ultra-PE (Dyneema) in the primary load paths and protected by woven taffeta skins on both sides, SXI provides exceptional shape retention, resistance to stretch, and rugged construction ideal […]
Fibercon Pro Warp Tech is a high-performance triradial Dacron that combines the best of two worlds—lasting durability and excellent sail shape. Built with a warp-oriented weave and designed specifically for triradial construction, Warp Tech provides superior shape retention compared to traditional crosscut Dacrons, while maintaining the handling and longevity that make polyester the standard for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
