As of 1 August 2021, Morten Gantriis Sørensen takes up the position as the new CEO of Elvstrøm Sails A/S. Morten has a broad profile with managerial, commercial, and technical experience. Most recently from a job as Regional Director of RGS Nordic A/S.
Finally, the sun peeks out here in Denmark! Reminding us how important it is to check our sails and gear, when the season starts and again if you plan to head out on a longer summer cruise. Preparation is key to a smooth and joyful summer on the water. And who does not want that?
It is no secret that we have devoted a lot of time and hours into designing furling sails - and we continue to do so. Why? Because furling sails are easy and safe to furl in and reef from the cockpit. And luckily, the average life expectancy is increasing and with that the demand for convenience and safety.
Usually new yachts are being awarded during the International boot Düsseldorf. But since usual is non-existing for the time being, the announcement of this year´s winner took place digitally on YouTube on January 22nd 2021.
A cross-cut sail (x-cut) consists of a number of horizontal panels parallel to each other and perpendicular to the leech. This is a very cost-effective way of producing a sail, making it affordable and long-lasting. Being the first sail-design on the market, the x-cut sail has a long and proven track-record. Cross-cut sails are typically made from a woven polyester cloth with straight fill yarns that are stronger than the warp yarns. The strong fill yarns are aligned with the load bearing direction of the sail resulting in a very durable sail.
Trioptimal layout is also referred to as radial, since the panels are radial typically oriented towards the corners of the sail resulting in a triangular shape. This layout distributes the forces the sail is exposed to optimally and helps maintain the shape of the sail. The panels that make up the radial layout are carefully arranged to follow the load pattern, ensuring a strong and stable sail. Upwind sails in a trioptimal layout are typically made from a laminate cloth, that is a sandwich cloth constructed of more layers. However, you will find a few trioptimal designs in a woven polyester cloth, and most nylon downwind sails are designed in a trioptimal cut.
The unique and patented EPEX membrane technology is the flagship of Elvstrøm Sails. A 100 % custom design where every single yarn is placed according to a load path design, computer calculated to the individual sailing preference. This enables the absolute optimal distribution of fibers over the entire sail resulting in an outstanding shape stability and performance. A broad range of materials and fibers are available to meet every need. The components are bonded under extreme and constant vacuum that evacuates all air, holds the membrane in place, and compresses the membrane components.