3DLâ„¢ Styles

New advances deliver a 3DL style for every sailor.

When North Sails first introduced 3DL moulded sails in 1992, they offered an unprecedented combination of low stretch, light weight, easy handling and amazing shape retention. Over time, we've worked relentlessly not only to improve 3DL performance, durability and value, but also to develop new 3DL laminates and layouts tailored to different sailing styles and a wider range of boat sizes. Today, North produces a light, fast, durable and affordable 3DL moulded sail that answers the needs of virtually any sailor.

S-Series - Updated!

There is no better combination of light weight, low stretch, shapeholding, performance and value.
Proven North catenary thread layouts designed for boats up to approx. 46 feet / 14m.

» Max. luff length 19m. 
» Outstanding shapeholding and durability 
» High-tenacity Aramid yarn 
» Clear UV protection 
» TF (taffeta/film) and OceanRace options available

M-Series - Updated!

Materials and thread layouts previously only found on America's Cup and grand prix racing yachts.
Designed for yachts up to approx. 60 feet/ 18m.

» Max. luff length 21m. 
» Modified catenary yarn layout features additional overlapping head-to-clew yarn passes for
   enhanced shapeholding. 
» Made from high-modulus Aramid yarn with optional 50% Aramid / 50% carbon laminate 
» Clear UV protection standard. 
» TF (taffeta/film) and OceanRace options available

L-Series - All New!

Advanced yarn layouts and materials developed for IACC yachts, Volvo Ocean Racers and grand prix syndicates. Designed for yachts up to approximately 90 feet/ 27m.Â

» Maximum luff-length of 33m. 
» Yarn layout combines catenary (corner-to-corner) layout with yarn intersecting the luff State-of-
   the-art films and yarns deliver ultimate performance for the highest demands of international
   yacht racing 
» Available in high modulus Aramid, a blend of 70% carbon and 30% Aramid or 100% carbon 
» Clear UV protection standard
» TF (taffeta/film) and OceanRace options available

Marathon 3DL - Updated!

The world's most advanced cruising sail.
Now available for yachts up to 80 ft / 24m.

» Max. luff length 30m. 
» Unique moulded 3DL yarn matrix designed specifically for cruising with North TF™ taffeta/films
   bonded to both sides for enhanced chafe, tear, and UV resistance  
» Supplementary UV protectant and fungicide are added added to TF films to further improve UV
   screening and to retard mildew 
» Now available in either LCP or Spectra yarn

In terms of performance, durability and cost, there is now a perfect 3DL sail for you, whatever you sail. Welcome to the revolution!