A method identical to 3Di for the regatta
North Sails launches the Nordac 3Di sail range. Made of dacron, these sails are made using the patented 3Di technology, which has been used for many years for North Sails' regatta sails. Only the material changes. The polyester fibres, grouped in strips, are positioned according to the expected forces in the sail. The various reinforcements and accessories required are added, and then the sail is shaped in 3D on a mould, hot and under vacuum. The resulting sail is seamless.
Strip deposition
3D mould for 3Di sails
Vacuum 3Di sail on the mould
A better finished sail
Compared to a classic dacron sail, the one made in Nordac 3Di offers a superior quality of finish, thanks to the integration of seamless reinforcements. The 3D moulding ensures a good shape retention. On the other hand, as the fibre remains the same, the weight does not vary. Luc Joessel, North Sails Marketing Manager for Europe, sums up the qualities of Nordac 3Di as follows: "The only visual difference with classic 3Di, in dyneema, carbon or aramid, is the colour. The quality of finish is the same."
Sailing in Nordac 3Di
The new sails, which have been on test since the autumn of 2016, have given North Sails full satisfaction. One of the first to have tried it is François Gabart, who has a complete set of sails on his personal RM970.
Affordable 3Di
Available for 20 to 40 foot yachts, the Nordac 3Di will be offered at a price 5 to 10% higher than the classic dacron at North Sails.
