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Elvstrøm Sails WHEN DID YOU START SAILING ...
- legendary sailmaking
For over 60 years we have developed a unique expertise
driven by the experience of our high performing sailors
and sail designers, and our legendary founder,
Paul Elvstrøm. Today, we take pride in using our
know-how for your quality cruising and racing.
To us every sail is unique, tailor-made for you.
Jesper Bank,
Commercial Director at Elvstrøm Sails
and double Olympic Gold Winner
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Cruising
Your needs define the sail we recommend. Are you cruising along for
a one-day trip, heading out for your summer vacation around a beau-
tiful island or living out your dream for a long-distance cruise?
Technology Needs vary . If you’re on a coastal cruise your sails must endure
all types weather conditions. Strength and durability of the sails is
Treasuring
crucial and thus the sail is tailor-made with extra accessories and
increased trimming options compared to the sails we recommend for
Choosing the right sail the sailor who primarily goes day sailing.
the Moment
is where your journey starts!
If you’re sailing off-shore or on a long distance cruise, maybe even
cross-Atlantic or around the world we design your sail with extra
attention to the details, e.g. larger and stronger reinforcements,
Sitting on your boat, deciding where to webbing in all rings, stainless rings, specially designed slides in
the mainsail, extra stitching all over, wider seams, extra leech
head and free to do whatever you like. reinforcement, and robust UV-resistant thread.
At Elvstrøm Sails we find a solution to fit your needs.
These are precious moments No doubt about that!
surrounded by those you care for.
Or, maybe in your own company.
To me as a cruiser,
buying a sail is a
Looking at the horizon,
question of finding
enjoying your surroundings,
a strong solution that
take a deep breath and relax. can contribute to the
pleasure of sailing.
Whether you are off on the annual vacation with family or friends, away for the
weekend or on a long distance cruise, the feeling of freedom, in harmony with
nature, to decide how to spend every moment, makes your day special!
Both life span and
confidence are essential
parameters. Confidence, partly
Thrill / cosiness / relaxation / fun ... well it´s up to you!
in the specific choice of a sail
giving secure sailing, partly in the
Magic Moments personal service and consultancy
from the sailmaker.
At Elvstrøm Sails, we are committed to pursuing your dream
when it comes to cruising. Our qualified team of experienced
sailors and sail designers are here for you. From the very When I went sailing with my new furling
first contact, we strive to give you the best advice specifically
mainsail, it was actually like getting a new
for your sailing. Nobody else’s. And, with our competitive
edge in sail making, and ‘Sail and Service’ points scattered boat. To me FatFurl is a shining example of a
throughout Europe, you are in good hands. design developed exactly for the cruiser who
Delivering sails that are tailor-made, sails that
last and sails that are easy to handle. focuses on the pleasure of sailing.
Jürgen Gideon,
Niedersachsen, Germany
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Cruising Sail Selection Layout EPEX
Matrix Cruising Sail Selection
Whether you’re looking for a mainsail, headsail or downwind sail a number of variants are Membrane Single Inside Taffeta The matrix gives an overview of the most important combinations of materials and layouts, illustrated in the
available. Variants designed with different combinations of material, e.g. cloth and fibres. Yarns Technora three-dimensional graph by the Performance, Price and Durability characteristics.
Overall we design and manufacture woven sails, laminates, membrane sails and nylon sails Performance – Price – Durability
(downwind sails only – see page 15 for Downwind illustration). The different parameters – Performance – Price – Durability – are given for each sail as a guiding figure to allow you
to find the product that is right for you. (1) referring to the lower end of Performance, Price and Durability and
These different types of sails come in different designs and with various combinations of fibres. (10) referring to the higher end of Performance, Price and Durability.
The examples you see here are the most popular sail designs that we deliver for the cruiser.
Performance 8,7
Durability 7,0
Price 8,0
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Cruising Laminate
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Performance 4,5 Performance 2,5 Performance 3,5 Performance 1,5
Dacron
Durability 7,0 Durability 9,0 Durability 9,0 Durability 8,5 2
Price 5,8 Price 5,1 Price 6,5 Price 4,3 1
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Durability
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Determination
Paved the Way
Beetle, X-412 Oscar and Sif enjoying life Oscar, Sif, Morten, Puk
Inspired by a book on a family sailing around the world, Ups & Downs
Overall the family had a
Elvstrøm Sails has been with me all the way. I invested in new EPEX
sails and a new gennaker. At first I was a little reluctant to invest in
Morten Friis reconsidered his life and persuaded his wife, trouble-free journey. Of course
they encountered bad weather. On EPEX sails, but William Friis-Møller from Elvstrøm Sails convinced me
the single-handed trip back over
Puk to go sailing for a long time! the Atlantic just 22 miles after the
and I must say it has been worthwhile. Their shape was great and the
trimming a lot easier than I’ve been used to with my old Dacron sails,
Azores Morten had to turn around.
“I am not really the type of person Morten explains.
No real sailing background And I am lucky to be married to Puk who didn’t reject the idea,” who turns around, but the autopi-
Morten – a highly educated banker and family man – didn’t start Morten explains stressing that he is simply not a person who lot wasn’t functioning a 100 %.
sailing till 2007, where he was introduced to the local club by a stops or goes back. The fee to attend the ARC (Atlantic Rally for And that is crucial. Just south of England another incident hap- Morten winds up his story by reflecting on the outcome of an
colleague. His very first boat; Beetle – an X-412 - was bought in Cruisers) was paid early 2013 - and no going back! The planning pens. Morten hits a cutter while sleeping. The cutter had turned adventure like this. “I came back with a boost, but the daily life
2008. In 2013 he and his wife crossed the Atlantic Ocean, and accelerated. off the AIS system. “I was towed to Falmouth, had to stay for 5 sets in surprisingly quickly . However, I do think that what we’ve
Morten sailed back singlehanded. What seems to be quite an days before I could go on. But then I was resolute and with 400 learned and what the kids have experienced will always be
achievement doesn’t seem to impress himself as he says; “A lot The Route litres of fuel I headed out on June 4th to go back home. In the something we can draw on. It’s been an experience with ultimate
of people cross the Atlantic Ocean”. True but then again with no The first part the four of them were together on what mostly Caribbean I had promised my son, Oscar to be back for his 7th freedom whereas I occasionally think that we tend to be merely
real sailing history and all the way back singlehanded! resembled a summer cruise, from Denmark down to Le Havre, birthday on 10th June, and I intended to keep that promise.” And spectators to our own life”. Who knows for how long before
France – in the English Channel. From here on Morten sailed sin- on that very day Morten was home at 1.30 p.m.! Determination Morten will be cruising all the way to the North Cape on his
Pursuing an Idea glehanded to Las Palmas, Gran Canaria where he left the boat, paved the way. motorcycle, or experience another crowned moment in his life.
From that very day in December 2009 where Puk gave Morten flew back to Denmark and joined the family for 2 ½ months
this book; “I samme båd” by Hannelore Dörner as a birthday until the kick-off of the ARC November 24th. Out of the 225
present, things started to move. At that time the kids were participating boats just 15 sailed double-handed. Beetle arrived
still too young, but the dream evoked to sail around the world. in St. Lucia as the first double-handed boat, more than two days
Preparations started. Morten took the Certificate of profi- ahead of No. 2. Just 6 days after the start of the ARC, they found
ciency in yachting, his wife followed, then Morten went on with themselves in a strong storm. Puk was down for three days, aw-
Yacht Master3rd Class and Yacht Master 1st Class. As time fully seasick! 18 days and 23 hours later they reached St. Lucia
went on, so did the considerations. The original idea of sailing where the daughter Sif and the son Oscar joined their parents
around the world was downsized a bit. Let’s cross the Atlantic for a 4 months cruise in the Caribbean. Four months of swim-
and go to the Caribbean. Morten was that determined that he ming, drinking rum, enjoying family life, school on the boat in the
was willing to quit his job and head out. However, he was in a mornings. Simple living had to come to an end. Puk and the kids
lucky position and was allowed a one year leave. “Quite frank- flew back home from St. Thomas as planned on April 15th 2014
ly, it was mostly my idea. I knew I just had to do it, otherwise I and Morten prepared for the trip back home – over the Atlantic
am sure I would end up regretting it deeply in my retired age. via the Azores to England and back to Denmark.
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The EPEX Precision
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The world´s most advanced vacuum table uses over 500,000 vacuum nozzles
across the entire laminating surface.
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Racing Design I have known Elvstrøm Sails
Choosing the right sail is where your race starts!
and the people behind for many years.
Your needs define the sail we recommend. Whether you’re into weekly club racing And to me they provide an excellent service.
or you take part in some of the classic regattas around the world, we design the sail
to fit your needs. Racing sails have a wealth of trimming options, and are available in
I’ve always felt in good hands with Elvstrøm Sails
many different choices of cloth types with the ability to retain the shape. and that’s important because buying a sail
is a matter of confidence.
Some of our racing sails are ideal for club racing and some specifically designed
for the bigger regattas and even Grand Prix racing. The EPEX racing sails that I use are extremely strong and
Designed to provide ultimate performance in conceivable conditions endure the most rigorous conditions, keeping up the shape.
without suffering any damage. All our research and knowledge
is being put into designing the optimal racing designs. A very good quality/price ratio.
Moments of Glory
A good race calls for more than good luck. Mastering the wind, creating a plan
and working together with your team, or on your own, are just a few of the critical elements in a race.
Create your own luck! We deliver a sail that lasts, keeps its shape and performance
after hours of use, even in the most rigorous conditions. Our team of experienced racers and
sailmakers know exactly what it takes and do everything to ensure that the
combination of materials, yarn strengths, sail cut, size and sailmaking techniques
is perfect for your needs. Delivering just that ...
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Racing Design Selection Performance
10 Matrix Racing Sail Selection
The different types of sails come in different designs and with 9 This matrix gives an overview of the most important combinations of materials and layouts.
various combinations of fibres. The examples you see here 8 The different characteristics - durability, performance and price - are shown in the graphic to make
are the most popular sail designs that we deliver for the racer. orientation within the large variation of products as easy as possible.
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Contact us directly to find your sail!
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– are given for each sail as a guiding figure to allow you to find
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the product that is right for you. (1) referring to the lower end
Dacron
of Performance, Price and Durability and (10) referring to the 2
Downwind Sailing
45 AWA
Yarns Technora Yarns Aramid Production Classic Production Classic 20 kn TWS
10 kn TWS
2A
2S
The illustration is meant to guide you to the best match,
112 AWA
AWA
the numbers referring to our sails. Be inspired and
Performance 9,0 Performance 9,0 Performance 4,5 Performance 2,5 5S contact us for a review of your specific requirements.
Durability 6,0 Durability 2,5 Durability 7,0 Durability 9,0 4A
135 AWA
AWA 4S At Elvstrøm Sails we design and tailor-make the
Price 8,1 Price 7,6 Price 5,8 Price 5,1 perfect downwind sail for you!
157 AWA
AWA
180 AWA
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Torsten Bastiansen drank it in with his mother’s milk, as he puts it.
Sailing was what they did in his family. An interest passed on from
his father, quite naturally. “When it comes to sailing you often live close
Behind a Dedicated
to the sea – as we did – or get introduced to the sport”,
says Torsten drawing on his thoughts about racing on a rainy autumn
afternoon. A sport he is still hooked on – even now 40 years after sailing
Regatta Sailor
his first race at the age of eight.
Why? If you ask Torsten, it is because it’s a sport where you must always
reckon with new conditions. “You may make a bad start, but it doesn’t
necessarily mean that the day or the race will end poorly. I make much of
Dedicated is certainly not the only word to tie to analysing during the race and talk with the team about what we do wrong
– and what we can do differently to perform better. That triggers me”.
Torsten Bastiansen. A name that hardly has a hollow
Diligence is certainly one of the traits defining Torsten. ”There is always something you
ring within the racing scene. But what is so can do better, and much is about good teamwork. With well-defined roles and tasks.
fascinating about sailing regattas? Our team doesn’t do sailing for a living, besides we all have jobs, therefore it’s very
important to continuously find out about the others commitment. At the end of a season we
always gather to discuss next year’s season. Here you can tell how much you can participate.
During the season we make much of evaluating each race. We use more and more to record our
sailing with a go-pro camera enabling us to analyse our different moves, and to use the bad
results to move on”, tells Torsten, whose team consists of around 15 people, while there is a crew
of nine on board the Xp 38 which he owns together with his mate Sven.
You can rest assured that you will not achieve anything with
poor sails. If you have two completely identical teams, the one
with the best sails wins, I am convinced, Torsten underlines.
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The Evolution of Furls
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Furling Main Short batten Furling Main EMS Furling Main EMS MAX FatFurl Main and Jib
Simple Dacron Furling Mainsail, X-Cut Dacron Furling Mainsail with EMS Furling Main had long vertical This is the first race-winning furling mainsail. The latest innovation is the FAT FURL Mainsail. With the new
no battens. These sails had a poor short battens. The battens increased battens, which made a positive roach EMS Max – Elvstrøm Mainsail System with FATFURL Main and the FATFURL Jib (also self tacking) this
performance, but they furled well. the stability in the leech. The roach possible. The sail was a quantum maximum leech curve for more performance concept has been further developed. The results are furling sails
The roach was negativ. was almost straight. jump in terms of performance. by means of the larger sail area. with sailing characteristics of a fully battened performance sail.
The continuous vertical carbon top sail battens
provide optimal support for the leech, whether The FATFURL is specially designed for all modern
the sail is fully deployed or reefed. The short High-Performance-Cruisers. The optimal profile when
intermediate battens have the same function. reefing is obtained by the battens.
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Being an active sailor I have always been a strong advocate of furling masts.
They offer a secure, simple, and comfortable handling. With an optimum and thought-
through sail design there are no arguments against a furling mainsail, on the contrary!
Elvstrøm Sails is market leader with their proven designs, The FatFurl main and FatFurl jib is a trendsetting design within furling sails
such as; EMS, EMS MAX, and FatFurl. designed for cruisers. It is a unique concept because of the extended sail area and headboard
- optimum shape and maximum sail area and with the conveniences of a furling sail.
Whether you want to win the local regattas or to make a circumnavigation, I am sure you will find
an Elvstrøm design for your furling mast. Personally, I am obviously sailing with FatFurl.
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FurlStrøm
- a Paul Elvstrøm favourite
The FurlStrøm is a great cruising sail with the performance of a
gennaker and the handling of a genoa. Characterized by a flat
cut and straight luff for better pointing and with a complete
We care for You, Your Lifestyle
furling system for easy handling.
and Your Sail
The FurlStrøm does not need a heavy spinnaker pole.
Doing business with us is more than buying a sail.
It comes complete with a high quality furling system.
All our expertise is at your service.
To stow the sail, simply roll it.
We follow you all the way from the first measurement
of the boat to the trimming and testing.
To protect your sail during the season
a few necessities are important.
Code Zero
- the power sail FurlCover for your SpiSock for your
furling headsail non-furling spinnaker
The code Zero sail is the closest you A FurlCover protects your sail from A SpiSock enables you to easily set
get in replacing your motor with a sail. damage due to UV light, dirt and and strike your spinnaker especially
This ultra modern sail has been rain extending the lifetime of your useful when sailing shorthanded.
designed for open wind courses headsail. The Elvstrøm FurlCover is The up- and downhaul lines are
under lighter wind conditions easy to use, even on your own! fitted to the funnel and the bag in
and is particularly a great choice a manner that prevents them from
for modern boats with being caught up in the mast or
non-overlapping headsails. rigging during operation.
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Strong Market Presence Qualified Supplier
with Local Sail & Service Points to Top European Brands
With more than 50 Elvstrøm SailPoints scattered throughout primarily the European continent, If you’re the happy owner of one of these boats, most likely you’re also the
you will find a qualified Elvstrøm Sails contact at the most important sailing hubs. owner of an Elvstrøm Sail. Being a supplier to these leading brands calls for high quality,
Our network is continuously being developed to ensure that we´re within reach. excellent service, product innovations and a leading edge in technology.
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Faroe
Islands
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Tórshavn (DEN.)
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Bergen Helsinki
Oslo
St. Petersburg
Stockholm
Tallinn
EST. Murmansk
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Riga LAT.
Novgorod
DENMARK Kazan'
Copenhagen LITH.
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RUSSIA Arkhangel'sk
Reykjavík Belfast SWEDEN
Vilnius
Minsk
Isle of
Manchester
Faroe
Dublin Man
Islands POLAND FINLAND Samara
(U.K.)
UNITED Hamburg BELARUS
IRELAND Amsterdam(DEN.)
Tórshavn NORWAY
Warsaw
KINGDOM Berlin Voronezh
NETH. ´ Saratov
London Cologne Bergen Lodz´ Helsinki
Oslo
Brussels GERMANY St. Petersburg
Kiev
BELGIUM
Prague Kraków Stockholm
L'viv
Lille Tallinn
Luxembourg
CZECH REP.
UKRAINE EST. Kharkiv
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SLOVAKIA Volgograd
Paris
Munich Bratislava - Yaroslavl'
Vienna Donets'k
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SWITZ. AUSTRIA DENMARK Rostov Kazan'
FRANCE Copenhagen LITH.
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Ljubljana SLOVENIA RUSSIA
Odesa
Belfast ROMANIA Vilnius
Lyon Milan Zagreb CROATIA
Belgrade Minsk
Manchester
Bordeaux Dublin
Isle of
Turin Bucharest
Man POLAND Samara
(U.K.)
UNITED Hamburg
BOS. & HERZ.
BELARUS
IRELAND Amsterdam Serbia Warsaw
KINGDOM
MONACO Sarajevo Berlin
Marseille Voronezh
Bilbao
London
ITALY NETH. Mont. Sofia ´
Lodz Saratov
Cologne ´ GEORGIA
ANDORRA Corsica Podgorica
Brussels BULGARIA
(FR.)
Rome GERMANY
ALB. · Kiev T'bilisi
BELGIUM Skopje Kraków
Lille Prague Istanbul
L'viv
Barcelona Luxembourg Tirana THE FORMER YUGOSLAV
UKRAINE Kharkiv
Madrid Naples REPUBLIC OFCZECH
MACEDONIA
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(SP.) AUSTRIA Izmir
Lisbon FRANCE Palermo
SWITZ. Rostov
Bern HUNGARY
Ljubljana SLOVENIA Konya Tabriz¯
Sevilla Athens Odesa
Sicily ROMANIA Adana
Lyon Milan Zagreb CROATIA
(IT.) Mosul
Tunis Belgrade
Gibraltar (U.K.) Algiers MALTA Bucharest Aleppo
Bordeaux Turin
Valletta BOS. & HERZ. -
Ceuta (SP.)
Oran Nicosia Karkuk
Serbia Tehran ¯
Melilla
TUNISIA Sarajevo CYPRUS SYRIA
MONACO Crete
Bilbao Marseille ITALY Sofia
(SP.)
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We have had the pleasure of working with Elvstrøm Sails
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Casablanca Rabat ANDORRA Corsica Podgorica Beirut
BULGARIA Damascus T'bilisi
(FR.)
Rome ALB.
Skopje · ¸Esfahan
MADEIRA Barcelona Istanbul Baghdad
Tripoli Tirana THE FORMER YUGOSLAVTel Aviv-Yafo
- and many more to come! Marrakech
ISLANDS
(SP.) Sevilla
LIBYA -
Al Jizah Konya
KUWAIT
Tabriz¯
Sicily Athens Adana Kuwait
EGYPT ARABIA
Gibraltar (U.K.) Algiers Tunis
MALTA
(IT.)
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WHERE DOES YOUR
DREAM TAKE YOU?
FIRST STOP
Elvstrøm Sails A/S / Paul Elvstrøms Vej 4 / 6200 Aabenraa / Denmark / +45 73 62 48 00 / www.elvstromsails.com
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