Is North Direct the Right Choice for You?

At North Direct we understand that the sail buying process is often confusing, time consuming and expensive. When we launched North Direct, we started with a simple philosophy: to maximize cruising sailors' enjoyment and minimize their hassles. Our goal is to provide our customers with the opportunity to purchase simple, reliable sails at a reasonable cost.

Here are a few questions you may want to ask yourself when considering the purchase of new cruising or racing sails:

A) What is the size of your boat?
1. More than 35'
2. Less than 35'

B) How would you describe your sailing skills?
1. Expert
2. Experienced
3. Fundamental

C) How often do you buy a new mainsail for your boat?
1. Every 3 years or less
2. Every 4 to 7 years
3. Every 8 years or more

D) How many people normally sail in your crew?
1. More than 6
2. 4-6
3. Fewer than 4

E) How much of your sailing time is spent more than 10 miles from shore?
1. More than 40%
2. 10-40%
3. Less than 10%

Add up the numbers next to the answers you selected. If your total is higher than 9, we're confident there is a North Sails Direct product for you. If you arrived at 9 or less, a different product may better fit your needs. For this, you may want to consider contacting your nearest North Sails loft by calling their toll free number 1-800-SAIL-123 ext. 379 or check their Web site www.northsails.com for more assistance finding the proper sail for you.