North Sails had been dabbling in sailing gear for many years, mainly in Europe, and while it was perfectly suitable for inshore racing and the streets of St. Tropez and Sardinia, it wasn’t built for ...

1. Even on sunny days, ocean spray can feel chilly without the right sailing gear. Stash the Helly Hansen lift jacket on deck. This breathable nylon waterproof jacket shell has double cuffs to seal ...

Dinghy sailors of the 1970s had slim pickings for sailing gear. At least until avid racer Nick Gill did something about it. He convinced his father to give him a corner of his lace factory in ...