Rival Sails; Agents for Neil Pryde Sails

ORANGE COUNTY SAILMAKERS are competitive and so are we! We build all NEIL PRYDE SAILS to your specs from American Sailcloth. Fast, easy to trim shapes for Racers and maximum durability for Cruisers. We employ the latest proven technology, give a 2 year warranty on every sail and take a personal interest in every customer. We’re an International Company, ISO 9002 certified with a well deserved reputation for quality. So, how do you get a GET AHEAD? Just take a few minutes on this flyer and then Phone or E-Mail me to get more info.

What makes us different?

Would you like to spend relaxed time with the Sailmaker on your boat to discuss your options? How about that sailmaker going out on your boat to ensure you are getting the best from your new sails. Would you like two free annual inspections with your two year warranty? Are you tempted by a quick appraisal of the condition of your rigging and other sailing equipment? Need help getting all the electronics to work together? What about a single source for fixing problems?

With Neil Pryde sails, you’ll get exactly what you ask for. Choose the features that are important to you and we’ll tailor make the sail to your specifications. We don’t make sails for inventory, so what you get is the latest thinking and technology. Ask to see a sample of our quality and let us explain what the warranty really means.

Price shouldn’t be the only consideration. Take the long term view and get the very best you can

afford because it will pay off in the long run. Your boat will look better, handle better and be more fun to sail.

The sails on the Tayana 37, Vale of Avoca, are typical examples of our Performance Cruising range. A wide range of options cover Day-Sailing to Long-Term Blue-Water-Sailing. Our uncompromising attention to detail is your guarantee that the sails will live up to your expectations and that they’ll look terrific too. Big boat or
smaller one, let’s meet on the dock, select the sail cloth and options you need and we’ll design the best quality sails you can find.

Of course if you are a Racer, we can do our part towards keeping you at the front of the fleet. Whether you want the durability of Dacron or the ultimate in Kevlar Mylar Laminates - we have the materials and the designs you need. With the experience of the whole Neil Pryde network to draw from you’ll know your sails are fast and competitively priced. Watch out for "The Rival" our Moore 24!

For the Day Sailor, we produce a range of products tailored to a more modest budget. The same High Tech. designs adapted to less demanding sailing conditions. You get the same high standards as everyone else, the same service and the same warranty. Let us show you what we can do.

Patrick A. Telfor.

What Options should you consider?

On a Main Sail, Full Battens for the Top Two positions - unless you are racing and class rules forbid it. Full battens in the other positions may be helpful for Cruisers and Day-Sailors and the world famous Dutchman system makes raising and lowering larger sails a piece of cake. Don’t believe what the "dockside experts" say about Dutchman. Ask for a demo or watch the video! It works on a Santa Cruz 70 and it will work on your boat.

On a Roller Furling Genoa, a Foam Luff will enable you to Reef the sail and keep going without changing sails. And yes, you can race with a Roller Furling Headsail and you don’t have to be in the back of the fleet. There are trade-offs of course. If you are fitting a new Roller Furling system, talk to us first. There are differences!

Spinnakers are where you can really have fun. Think about the trade-offs between Reaching and Running and how much of each you do and in what wind strength. We all love to strap the Chute in and go like bandits, but the truth is that going close to the wind, is often faster to sail a tad higher with a Genny for a while. Get creative with colour and if you want the ultimate, design an Inlay and really stand out. Check class rules first if you are racing.

Tayana 37, Vale Of Avoca
Cruise Plus specifications with Foam Luff Genoa and Dutcham system on Mainsail and Staysail.
Tradewinds specification on the Mainsail and Genoa provide maximum durability together with a high level of visual satisfaction.

Asymmetrical Spinnakers are the ideal boat gift so start dropping big hints. Most of us can live without one but with a good "squeezer" to make them easy to handle and a trip around the bay with your NEIL PRYDE Sailmaker, you’ll find a new sense of fun. Don’t be intimidated. Until you get the hang of it, just use it in lighter air. Let the ladies choose the colours and they may even volunteer to go sailing. It might just work!

Other options include sail trimming aids such as Cunninghams, Reefs, Flatteners and so on. Lets see how your boat is rigged and discuss what you really need. Often it is quite easy to simplify systems that have become too complex. Do you often sail Short Handed? Ask about bringing controls back to the cockpit. It is usually simple to reduce or eliminate the need to go forward.

Sailcloths come in endless styles and weights. The cost versus durability characteristics need to be explained and understood. Look ahead a couple of years and ask how much maintenance will be needed. If you plan to Race, remember that sails don’t improve with age no matter how little use they get and designs and cloths do get better every year. The Cruiser and Day Sailor needs to think in terms of durability. Visual appeal is a factor too. Is "pride of ownership" important to you? If so, spend a bit more on the finishing details such as Cruise Plus and Tradewinds. The extra cost is small but the visual effect is amazing.

Sail covers can be supplied with your new sail.

Boat Covers and other Canvas can be arranged through local suppliers.

Sailing is supposed to be fun and we are fun to do business with. We don’t like hassles, in fact we avoid them like the plague. We may not always be the cheapest, but we are very serious about being the best.

You’ll never know unless you call.
CALL 949-498-4315