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Cruise Into Savings with North Sails Ireland!

9th April 2024
North Sails NPL Xi TOUR self-tacking furling jib on Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490
North Sails NPL Xi TOUR self-tacking furling jib on Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 Credit: Maurice O'Connell/North Sails Ireland

Hello everyone,

Lovely weather, wasn't it for the past few days?

You might be surprised to hear that over 50% of our business is in cruising sails. Here are some lovely pictures of our wonderful cruising clients' sails in action!

So, we have some good news for cruising sailors of all shapes and sizes - especially if you are planning some "Indian Summer" trips to sunnier climes in the Autumn or early winter...or, indeed if you are planning your 2025 (and beyond,) sails...then:-

North Sails Norlon Easy Furling Gennaker on Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349 Photo: Shane Hughes/North Sails IrelandNorth Sails Norlon Easy Furling Gennaker on Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349 Photo: Shane Hughes/North Sails Ireland

SPECIAL PRICING FOR AUGUST DELIVERY FOR NORTH CRUISING SAILS

If delivery in August is suitable, then we can offer you a special deal for any cruising sails ordered between now and the end of May 2024.

North Sails NPL TOUR UltraX in-mast furling mainsail on Discovery 67 Photo: Maurice O'Connell/North Sails IrelandNorth Sails NPL TOUR UltraX in-mast furling mainsail on Discovery 67 Photo: Maurice O'Connell/North Sails Ireland

Please get in touch with us for a quote. We'd be delighted to hear about your day sailing, coastal cruising or blue water voyaging plans!

North Sails 3Di OCEAN In-mast Furling Main & Furling Genoa on Halberg Rassy 46 Photo: Maurice O'Connell/North Sails IrelandNorth Sails 3Di OCEAN In-mast Furling Main & Furling Genoa on Halberg Rassy 46 Photo: Maurice O'Connell/North Sails Ireland

North Sails NPL TOUR Xi Mainsail and Furling genoa on Moody S31 Photo: Maurice O'Connell/North Sails IrelandNorth Sails NPL TOUR Xi Mainsail and Furling genoa on Moody S31 Photo: Maurice O'Connell/North Sails Ireland

Sail safe, everyone!

Maurice O'Connell

Published in North Sails Ireland

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LOFT INFO

Cork

Cois Chuain
O'Regan's Field
Myrtleville, Cork P43 V997
 353 0212061769

SPECIALITIES

Bend on / Bend off, Canvas, Certified Service, Sail Hardware Upgrades, Sail Inspection / Evaluation, Sail Measurement, Sail Repair, Sail Storage, Sail Washing

HOURS

Weekdays

09:00 – 17:30

Wicklow

The Boatyard
Sea Road, Newcastle Wicklow
Leinster A63DT26 Ireland
0838103539

SPECIALITIES

Certified Service, Sail Repair

Hours

Weekdays

08:30 – 17:30

NORTH SAILS EXPERTS

Nigel Young

Loft Manager, One Design Expert
[email protected]

Shane Hughes

One Design Expert, Sales Person
[email protected]

Maurice O’Connell

One Design Expert, Sales Person
[email protected]

Maurice O'Connell

About The Author

Maurice O'Connell

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Maurice 'Prof' O'Connell is a partner in North Sails Ireland. He is also a professional sailor, sailing & life/business coach and sailing media analyst/commentator.

In 2018 he again won his class in the Round Ireland Race and in 2019 finished 2nd in the Dun Laoghaire to Dingle Race - 10 years after he won it!

Also in 2019, he was providing expert commentary and analysis in studio for the SSL Star Europeans in Garda, Italy and SSL finals in Nassau.

Full bio here.

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North Sails Ireland is operated by Loft Manager and One Design Expert Nigel Young at his Cork Harbour base at Myrtleville. The company specialities include Bend on / Bend off, Canvas, Certified Service, Sail Hardware Upgrades, Sail Inspection / Evaluation, Sail Measurement, Sail Repair, Sail Storage and Sail Washing. Working with Nigel are Maurice O'Connell, Shane Hughes and Richard Marshall.