Racing Sails
We are committed to helping each of our customers get the most out of their race boat.
Whether you race under ORC, ORR, PHRF or in a one-design fleet we understand that you want to perform to your potential, and we will provide the tools to do just that.
We do not have set race product lines as we understand that every sail for each boat is a custom project and the best possible construction method and materials are crucial for creating the ideal sail.
International Racing Quality
The Evolution Sails group is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand and serves as the hub of our racing sail design and construction.
We offer the most advanced sail membrane facility in the world, the “EM2 Membrane Plant” in Aukland NZ.
Our membranes are laid up and laminated in the state of the art membrane plant in Aukland and then the “blanks” are shipped to our Deltaville lost where they are finished. From design to finish every race sail we build is built in the best way possible to meet your needs.
We also cut and build the majority of our paneled racing sails in our Virginia loft aided by either in-house design or utilizing the design resources of the group.
The Evolution group has some of the best sail designers in the world with multiple America's Cup and Whitbread campaigns under their belts.
Our sailmakers are hands-on experts who are directly involved with measuring, designing and building your sails. They can help you determine the best addition to your race inventory, offer tuning tips to get better results on the water, or suggest alternative solutions that will help you achieve your best possible performance.
Membrane Race Sails
Element Membrane Race Sails
Our premium, and most popular product. Element Membrane is light, yet rugged and strikes the ideal balance between performance and longevity. Developed in conjunction with Dimension-Polyant USA, Element is the culmination of three years development and now sets the standard for high-end sails which provide both high performance and longevity.
The Element Membrane is lighter than double taffeta resulting in a higher performing, more durable race product. When used for cruising, the sail handling also far exceeds the taffeta backed style sails.
Compared to standard external taffetas, water absorption is significantly less with quicker drying due to faster evaporation of moisture. In a larger yacht with furling sails this greatly reduces the opportunity for algae to grow.
The Element Membrane laminate is softer and more flexible than conventional laminates of the same weight which minimizes creasing and prevents film shrinkage. The random array filaments of the laminate provides increased abrasion resistance at a minimal weight gain. The Element Membrane™ fabrics allow for glued seams, resulting in less stretch under load
Cosmetically, Element offers the same appearance from side to side and the opaque finish allows for easier sail trim and virtually invisible seams, eliminating the traditional paneled sail appearance.
E-Tech Membrane Race Sails
When considering a lighter weight, high performance sail for local club racing or high performance offshore racing, nothing beats our E-Tech Membrane series. What differentiates this from off-the-shelf cloth is that we design and manufacture the fabric from start to finish in our membrane plant, ensuring a product which is of minimal weight and maximum shape retention.
E-Tech is laminated using Mylar Film, which by its nature is extremely light making it ideal for those looking for a lightweight and high-performance sail and who are willing to compromise on longevity. Internal taffeta can be added to enhance durability if required.
Being completely non-porous, water runs off E-Tech Mylar upon contact.
Our E-Tech sails are all glued together, the only place you will find stitching is around the detailing of the components. The advantages of glued rather than sewn seams include the elimination of seam creep, meaning the sail retains its flying shape for longer, and a reduction in sail weight due to the elimination of seam reinforcement and large seam overlaps.
