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2009 CLEVELAND RACE WEEK Congratulations Heidi Backus 1 NOOD Chicago Congratulations Don Wilson 1 2008 NORTH AMERICANS Congratulations Jeff Sampson 1,3,4,5 NORTH AMERICANS-Corinthian Div. Congratulations Martin Plonus 1 NOOD Chicago Congratulations Don Wilson 1,3* ILYA BAY WEEKEND Congratulations Heidi Backus 1,2 CHICAGO MACKINAC 2,3 CHICAGO VERVE CUP 1*,3 CHICAGO SEASON BOAT-OF-YEAR 1* 2007 FALL BAY REGATTA 1,2 2006 NORTH AMERICANS 2 NOOD - Chicago 1,2,5,7,8,10 2005 NORTH AMERICANS 1,2,4*,5,8,9 CLEVELAND RACE WEEK 1 2004 CLEVELAND RACE WEEK 1,2,3 NOOD - Detroit 1,2,3,5 PORT CLINTON SNOW FLURRIES 2 NOOD - Chicago 1 NOOD - Detroit 1,3,4,5

1,3,4,5 2008 NORTH AMERICANS!!!

" We raced the sail for the first time last night to good effect. First to finish and first corrected. 5 knots with some puffs to 8 on very flat water. The sail is very controllable and we were able to shift gears easier than an Indy car. I also retuned the mast according to the guide, but I don't think there was enough breeze to see big changes there. It was pretty close to the guide specs before I started. Thanks for the additional tips on the rig." Tim Savage

North Sails' commitment to the T-10 Class has been reconfirmed and our approach to the Class restructured. Now, for North Sails, our One Design Group who concentrate solely on one design classes, has become the guiding force in our T-10 effort. As one design sailors ourselves we appreciate the importance of consistent sail designs and perhaps more importantly, consistent personalized service.

Our new T-10 sails have been designed utilizing North exclusive computer sail design program. The designs are, of course, then tied to our laser cutters which ensure not only absolute smoothness, but also provide the ability to completely and accurately reproduce identical shapes sail after sail.

Our research this summer has shown that the T-10 needs sails that are relatively full and powerful with the draft well forward, but extremely straight, clean exits. The batten area on both the main and the jib needs to be fairly flat and open with greater twist to help make the boat easy to trim and easy to steer.

The relatively round entry in the jib is important to help make the boat forgiving to steer and easier to keep in the "groove". On the other hand, the jib can't be so full in the front that it becomes too full when the headstay sag increases to the extent that it does in the T-10 in a breeze.

We feel the spinnaker needs to be fairly flat in the upper sections as it leaves the mast. This helps project the upper leeches open and therefore increase the projected area. Increased fullness in the lower sections help provide the punch for broad reaching and running but will not compromise the sail's ability to close reach.

NOR T-10 GP MAINSAIL

Click on image to enlarge An all purpose design with the draft well forward and clean straight exits. To help increase durability and smoothness in the head and the clew, we have built the upper and lower sections of the T-10 out of Nordac 6.5 ounce Olympic fabric. This fabric is virtually the same weight as the 6.6 but is coated with North's Olympic Finish which helps to lock in the designed shape and increase the durability. Again, The North T-10 GP main is powerful but with the draft well forward and the leech straight and open. It is a very fast sail. In critical conditions to steer and trim, it provides the power the boat needs in light to medium winds. The open leech also makes it easy to depower in a breeze. Mainsails include: numbers, insignia and sail bag.

NEW! BOS T-10 MAINSAIL

An all-around performer design to complement with the 2-jib in the BOS program below. Mainsails include: numbers, insignia and sail bag.

NOR BIG BOY JIB

The fullest of all our jibs. Ideal for extreme light and lumpy conditions.

A fuller, more powerful version of our proven AP Kevlar jib. Built from the same fabric as our AP Kevlar jib, the BIG Boy is designed for those T-10 sailors who sail primarily in light lumpy conditions where developing even more punch is a concern. Since the Big Boy has a fuller entry than many T -10 jibs available today not only is it easier to steer in those critical (shifty, light and/or lumpy) conditions it also provides for more forgiving tuning as it can handle a tighter rig/less headstay sag. Know how sometimes the breeze dies right at the wrong time and we're often caught with the rig a bit tighter than we'd like? The Big Boy is that jib that will help handle those situations and still sail fast!!

Give our T-10 experts a call today if you want to hear the latest news in the T-10 sail development here at North!

Jib includes: window, telltales and bag.

NOR AP JIB

An all-around design ideal for those sailing with just one jib.

Jib includes: window, telltales and bag.

NEW! BOS SPEED JIB

Flatter crosscut design ideal when the wind is higher than the waves.

Jib includes: window, telltales and bag.

NEW! BOS WAVE JIB

A more powerful jib with a rounder entry and the fullness carried well aft.

Jib includes: window, telltales and bag.

NEW! VMG REACHER

Ideal for sailing in light winds when sailing higher angles with the pole near the head stay or of course when sailing tight reaches. Please note the panel layout. It is broken up into 4 different horizontal bands which allow up to four different color selections. AirX 650

DW-2 RUNNER SPINNAKER

Flatter across the upper shoulders for more projected area plus it has a very deep powerful lower section for power when sailing low and fast. Available out of .75 ounce Nylon or AirX fabric. The DW-2 is optimized for the more popular winward/leeward courses so often sailed today. The DW-2 is shaped well for broad reaching and running with a relatively flatter head for more projected shoulders, and a deep powerful lowe section. It loves to sail deep and fast! Please note the panel layout for both spinnakers. It is broken up into 4 different horizontal bands which allow up to four different color selections. Nylon .75 oz AirX 650

For more information on T-10 sails, contact the North T-10 experts.