Farr 40

Our Farr 40 mainsail covers a broad range of conditions and rig settings throughout the wind range. Through careful design and fiber layout, we’ve designed a successful 100% carbon sail. This sail is fast and stable, yet adaptable to the rig throughout a wide range of conditions. Despite the rig being carbon, it’s still a soft section by today’s standards. This does require a little massaging of the luff curve though. We have a standard curve, but will work with any team to tweak the luff curve as needed if their rig is slightly outside the normal range. Includes: Insignia (2 color), Full-length Grand Prix Mainsail Turtle, C-Tech Batten Pocket End Cap and Inked Draft Stripes. 

With a robust membrane, this sail can be taken up range slightly while still enjoying greater longevity. Sized as big as the rules and sheeting envelope allow, fly this sail in the forward groove of the head foil to limit contact between the leech and the lower spreader when fully in-hauled and sheeted hard. Expect the leech tape to fold as much as 1” (25 mm) on the lower spreader when the sail is trimmed hard. A 100% carbon sail with 11000 denier DPI mid-leech, the primary wind range of this sail is 4-10 knots. Includes: Full-length Grand Prix Headsail Turtle and Inked Draft Stripes. 

The workhorse of most Farr 40 programs, this sail can take the abuse. It handles the range with a sweet spot at 10-17 knots. 100% carbon with a mid-leech 15000 denier DPI, the clew height is designed to allow maximum in-hauler, but is positioned so the foot does not get flat. With a straight exit and designed to be sheeted hard, entry and depth – coupled with correct rig tune – allow teams to put the bow down and go fast while being able to live thin on someone’s hip off the start line. Designed to be flown in the forward groove of the head foil when new, expect to see 1” (25 mm) of spreader crash when the sail is sheeted hard. Includes: Full-length Grand Prix Headsail Turtle and Inked Draft Stripes. 

At full hoist, this sail is a touch under the maximum allowable girths. Progressively flatter than the J2, it’s 100% carbon with a 19000 denier DPI. This sail is designed to be used with less in-hauler than the J2, and the clew is a fraction lower as a result. Our teams have found great success with this sail in 17-23 knots. Includes: Full-length Grand Prix Headsail Turtle and Inked Draft Stripes. 

With the rule changing early last year, we migrated this design from an all Twaron sail (as previously mandated by the class) to a 100% carbon sail. We made small tweaks to the design to account for the switch in fiber modulus. This sail is used from 22kts until racing is canceled. To satisfy the ORC heavy weather jib requirements, the sail has small webbing tabs sewn to the luff tape. 

The tabs are theoretically to lash the sail to the forestay should your head foil ever fail. The clew is positioned a little lower on this  sail. You almost always still use the in-hauler in order to maintain a nice twist profile, but not to the same degree as the J1, J2 or J3. Includes: Full-length Grand Prix Headsail Turtle and Inked Draft Stripes. 

Designed to be flown with the pole at the forestay or squared up to 1.5 m, the fabric is 30 g/m2 Contender Superlight 40. In flat water, crossover from the S1 can be as low as 8 knots, but at a choppy venue it might be as high as 10 knots. Included with the S1 are inked sail numbers and a grand prix duffle bag. Offered in one color, natural. 

Similar to the J2, this sail is the downwind workhorse with an average wind range of 10-18 knots. Constructed using Superlite 50, this sail is extremely versatile, especially at the top end of its range. Having won the worlds and many other high profile class events, the Quantum S1.5 design is a proven winner. Includes inked sail numbers and Grand Prix Spinnaker Duffle.

A tough design to get right, we developed this sail with input from other sailors to create sails that are versatile enough for running conditions, but have the ability to put the bow up and onto the step with ease in the 20 knot range. Built from either Airx 650 (for more stability on flat water and easy trimming) or Superkote 75 (for more forgiveness in bumpy water). Includes inked sail numbers and Grand Prix Spinnaker Duffle.

A tough design to get right, this sail has to be versatile enough for running conditions while still able to put the bow up and onto the step with ease once into the 20 knot range. Our design allows you to do both well. Built from either Airx 650 (for more stability on flat water and easy trimming) or Superkote 75 (for more forgiveness in bumpy water). Includes inked sail numbers and Grand Prix Spinnaker Duffle.

Constructed using Contender Superkote 75, the fractional spinnaker complies with the class rule of 40 g/m2. For use in 25+ knots of wind, or when the S2 becomes too much, this sail is designed for bow-up heavy running and reaching conditions. Included with the fractional spinnaker are inked sail numbers and a Grand Prix Duffle.