Dinghies

• Optimist
• Europe
• OK   
• Finn
• 420
• Snipe  
• 470
• 505 
• Lightning
• Tornado

Keelboats

• Mini-12 
• Star
• Yngling 
• Soling
• Dragon
• Melges 24
• H-boat 
• Folkboat 
• Hai/Requin
• Hai 2000
• 5 m
• 5.5 m
• 6 mR
• 8 mR
• 606
• Albin Express
• X-79
• X-99
• X-35

Ice yachts

• DN
• XV

EUROPE

WB Europe sail line

We have made small changes into all our designs for 2009, based on the experiences gained from our extensive research & development program for the Qingdao 2008 Olympics.

We have kept our 2 distinct lines of sails:

• LM range is our all-purpose, light-medium wind sail
• MH range is your second sail for heavier winds

Within these two ranges, we have kept the same divisions according to the weight & experience of the sailor:

For light and medium airs:

• LMXS for light to medium winds and sailors 50 to 60 kg
• LMS for light to medium winds and sailors 55 to 65 kg
• LML for light to medium winds and sailors 60 to 70+ kg

For heavy winds (from 6 m/s and up):

• MHXS for medium to heavy winds and sailors from 50 to 60 kg
• MHS for medium to heavy winds and sailors from 55 to 65 kg
• MHL for medium to heavy winds and sailors from 60 to 70+ kg

The XS and S models sport a shorter leech than the L-models. The weight and wind ranges are indicative, as mast characteristics and the experience of the sailor also have an important role in the choice of the best sail. A very experienced and fit sailor can choose a sail heavier than his/her weight class, and vice versa.

The models above are only for the "mold shape" of the sail. Every individual sail's luffcurve is still adjusted for the mast bending.

Links to more WB-Europe pages:

Europe 2005 page

For trim tips:
Europe sail trimguide
Europe Mast Rake basics.

For something more technical:
Note on the effect of mast side bend.

For masthead camera video:
Making movies.

Pictures & video from the Sydney 2000 Olympics

The Virtual Europe. Have a look at what our 3D-design software can do [when pushed].

 

Research & Development Our MastCam system was used extensively in the development of the new sails, when the carbon mast came to the class. In the course of the exercise, we learned a lot about how the new masts behave, and we can give advice regarding what bend you should look for to suit your weight and the area you race in.

To support our on-water testing we use computer simulation and wind tunnel testing, striving for a more verstaile, longer lasting and faster sail.

Design Every sail is designed with a sofisticated computer program and cut with a laser-cutter. For any sail, matching the luff curve with the mast bend is very, very important. We design each sail individually from the beginning to match the luff curve & mast bend perfectly. We work closely with Marström and other new sparmakers, and can help you to find the right mast for you.

Support We try to give the best possible support though our website, E-mail and with Yocki Wilenius and/or Mikko Brummer often present at the major events.

Ex. works in Helsinki. Pls. add 55€ for shipping by priority post.

Call +3589 621 5055, or E-mail for more info.

Online Mast Bend & Order Form

Printable Mast Bend & Order Form

Simulating airflow around the Europe sail in the computer.