Who owns Quantum sails?
David Eickmeyer. Designer, sailor and owner of Quantum Sails Melbourne, David has been sailmaking since 1981. He opened his own sail loft in 1988 under the name of Performance Sails, then joined Quantum Sails in 1998.
Where are Quantum Sails made?
Formed in 1996, Quantum Sails is the second largest sailmaker in the world with headquarters in Traverse City, Michigan and a network of over 60 owned and affiliated sail lofts around the globe.
Who owns Doyle sails?
Robbie Doyle
OUR LEGACY. In June 2017, Mike Sanderson and his leadership team of Richard Bouzaid and David Duff, took over the ownership of Doyle Sails International from Robbie Doyle.
Is a spinnaker a sail?
A spinnaker is a particular type of sail designed for use when a boat is reaching or sailing ‘off the wind’. For example, when on a broad reach or run. On the water, spinnakers usually stand out as they are usually bright in colour and as a rule they are the largest sail on the boat.
Where are Doyle Sails made?
The Stratis plant is based at the 11,000 sqm Doyle Sails New Zealand production facility. The factory has two production tables with multiple fibre laying machines and laminators on each production bed allowing a full range of sails to be produced from the smallest dinghies to the largest Superyachts.
Are Doyle Sails any good?
“I have used Doyle Sails as my primary supplier of sails for many years, and have found their sails to be fast, durable and right up there with the latest technology. I have had many good experiences and won and hit the podium in many regattas and blue water events.
Who sail the ship?
sailor
A sailor is someone who works on a ship or sails a boat.
What is sail power?
n (Nautical) the most sail a vessel can carry under given conditions, (Also called) press of canvas.
Which sail is the jib?
A jib is a triangular sail that sets ahead of the foremast of a sailing vessel. Its tack is fixed to the bowsprit, to the bows, or to the deck between the bowsprit and the foremost mast. Jibs and spinnakers are the two main types of headsails on a modern boat.
What is a cableless sail?
Cableless technology sees an uninterrupted lens of unidirectional fibres designed in the luff of the sail take the load from the tack to the head. The secret behind the concept is that the load is taken along the sails natural load path instead of requiring many tons of cable tension to try and keep the luff tight.
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