North Sails

The sail of choice in the America’s Cup

North Sails has focused on innovation ever since the business was founded in 1957. The company is renowned for its 3Di model, the sail of choice for the world’s most prestigious sailing contests.

The product of many years of research and innovation, 3Di sails are engineered to be lighter and faster than traditional sails, thanks to a unique, patented manufacturing process.

100% of America’s Cup and SailGP teams select North as their development partner and sole supplier, leveraging the company’s 20+ years of sailing data and unrivalled proprietary technology.

Our investment 

Oakley invested in North Sails in 2014. We’re helping the business grow on a global scale by leveraging the heritage of the sail brand and by diversifying the business.

Following a decade of acquisitions supported by Oakley, today the North Sails group comprises multiple brands including North Sails, Quantum Sails, Doyle Sails, Southern Spars, Future Fibres, North Windsurfing, North Kiteboarding, Mystic and others.

Learn more about North’s brands here. 

Market dynamics 

North Sails is the leader in its market. An active M&A strategy has increased the range of marine sports the Group caters to and has widened its total addressable market. It has also created a diverse family of brands that together generate highly-repeatable revenue streams underpinned by a resilient, UHNW customer base.