CRUISING GENOAS
Cruising Genoa: Hybrid Woven
High-tenacity polyester reinforced with UHMWPE fibers like Dyneema® — laminate-grade shape retention with the durability and easy handling of a woven sail. Built for offshore passages, bluewater cruising, and serious miles.
Why Choose Hybrid Woven for Genoas and Jibs?
Standard Dacron is excellent for coastal cruising headsails, but for bluewater passage making and the sustained, high-load demands placed on genoas and jibs, polyester fibers will eventually stretch. Our Hybrid Woven headsail range — including Voyager, Hydranet, and Fibercon Pro Hybrid — replaces or reinforces those polyester yarns with UHMWPE, one of the world’s strongest and lightest fibers, delivering superior shape retention, durability, and driving efficiency over the long term.
Engineered for the Long Haul
Laminate performance, woven ruggedness
You get the shape-holding characteristics of a high-tech laminate with the chafe resistance and easy handling of a woven cloth.
Mildew Resistant & Breathable
Woven materials
Unlike film-based laminates, these woven materials breathe — making them ideal for performance cruisers in damp or tropical climates.
Easier Repairs
In-loft or offshore
If the unthinkable happens mid-passage, these sails can be repaired by any loft or on-deck with a standard sewing machine.
Three Paths to Performance
Depending on your boat’s size, your rig configuration, and your sailing goals, we utilize three world-class materials to build your Hybrid Woven headsail. Each is engineered to bridge the gap between traditional woven durability and high-performance shape retention.
VOYAGER
The Cross-Cut Specialist. Manufactured in Ireland by Nautosphere — on the legendary looms that once produced the world’s most famous heavy-duty cloths — Voyager is a fill-oriented hybrid designed for efficiency and extreme longevity.
- Technology: A patented “Cold-Setting” process chemically shrinks the cloth far beyond conventional heat-setting, creating ultra-high fiber density where the cloth relies on the mechanical weave rather than brittle resins for stability.
- Best For: Offshore and performance cruisers looking for maximum value and reliability in a cross-cut layout. Ideal for yachts up to 60ft.
- Key Advantage: Because it’s resin-independent, the finish won’t “crack” or break down over time. Stays flexible, easy to flake, and holds shape for tens of thousands of miles — backed by a 6-year/25,000-mile shape guarantee.
- Customization: Color options in Grey or Black available across most material weights; consult your loft for current stock.