North Sails was founded in 1957 by the American sailor, Olympic gold medalist and engineer Lowell North. In 1989, North Sails launched its first clothing collection from its Italian headquarters, in Rapallo. Today, Lowell North’s spirit is shown in ...

North Sails was founded in 1957 by the American sailor, Olympic gold medalist and engineer Lowell North. In 1989, North Sails launched its first clothing collection from its Italian headquarters, in Rapallo. Today, Lowell North’s spirit is shown in the North Sails Collection, which was designed and developed for those who love to face the challenge of the open seas and to help navigate modern life. The North Sails’ motto is "Go Beyond", which means to go where others cannot. North Sails has its roots in the sea and decided to act for it, by raising awareness on the issue of plastic pollution in the ocean. We are only at the beginning of this challenging, yet stimulating, journey. Starting from Spring/Summer ’18 we’re donating 1% of our revenues to the Ocean Family Foundation and investing in a communication aimed to this objective. These are just little steps but, as you know, every great sea crossing must be dealt wave after wave. Go Beyond Plastic