Neil Pryde Sails Overview

Neil Pryde Sails proudly uses the best first quality materials available in the marine industry today.

Classic Sails

Every Neil Pryde sail is the result of a combination of craftsmanship, technology and efficient manufacturing methods. Our extensive sailing and sailmaking experience, traditional handwork, attention to detail, high-tech tools such as computer aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM), computer driven cutters and special purpose sewing platforms unite to produce the finest of sails in the world today. The materials used in all Neil Pryde Sails are primarily produced in the U.S. by four main sailmaker suppliers; Challenge Sailcloth, Bainbridge Int., Dimension/Polyant and Contender USA. As one of the world’s largest sailmakers, Neil Pryde Sails has been involved with a variety of offshore cruising and Classic yachts over the years and continues that trend today. We have built sails for a wide variety of classic yachts of more conventional gaff configurations as well as square ships. Through an evolutionary process we developed techniques for handling these sails that are considered unusual by today’s sailmakers. Our production facility is geared up to produce the highest quality Racing and Cruising sails available in today’s market and at the most reasonable cost. Working closely with agents, such as Jim Leech, who supply the ‘on the ground’ support and expertise, they ensure that the customer has personal service and initial design parameters and details are correctly accounted for. We then design and oversee all stages of design and construction from our International Sales and Design office in Connecticut, USA using the latest in CAD/CAM development software linked via electronically to our new custom tailored production facility in China. The sails and hardware are constructed using the best materials (predominately U.S.A. manufactured) and then the sails are shipped via sea-freight or UPS depending on the needs and timetable of the client. In addition, we have a worldwide distribution system of over 30 agents that are qualified and able to make repairs and/or handle service work the world over.