Racing News

1 May, 2026

Winner and fastest on course: Kornati Cup 2026

Huge congratulations to Maxim and Team Favorit (Farr45) for winning the mixed ORC class at the Kornati Cup 2026 (Croatia).  Nearly a hundred boats on the start line. And they didn’t stop there: Team Favorit also took home the special reward for being the fastest […] Read more

Racing News

28 Apr, 2026

PalmaVela 2026: Viva España

PalmaVela 2026, the annual international sailing regatta held in Palma de Mallorca was again a great event. It’s one of the Mediterranean’s key early-season yachting events and is organized by the Real Club Náutico de Palma. Some of our customers were doing great in the […] Read more

Racing News

27 Apr, 2026

NEO 570: Line of Honor!

Congratulations to Carbonita, the Neo 570 skippered by Kondylis Emmanouil (Circolo della Vela Bari), for winning the Line of Honor in La Lunga Bolina Offshore with a time of 28 hours, 10 minutes, and 58 seconds. Well done team! Skipper Claudio Arborea’s statement: “It was […] Read more

Racing News

24 Apr, 2026

J/24 class: old, new, young, experienced and novice..

Bari delivered proper championship conditions last weekend: demanding, tactical, and a real test of endurance, skill and nerves. Every start, shift, and split-second decision mattered. That is exactly what makes the J/24 class so good and still so much fun! The competition is fierce, but […] Read more

News

15 Apr, 2026

L30 OD: pure involvement

Jochen Beetz. Sailing his L30. Banks Sails & the L30 One Design The development of the Banks Sails sail package for the L30 One Design has been based on practical use within the class. From the beginning, the process has relied on direct input from […] Read more

Loft News

10 Feb, 2026

In the spotlight: Banks Sails Greece

Banks Sails Greece: performance sailmaking from the heart of Athens–Piraeus Welcome to Banks Sails Greece, based in Piraeus. From small sailboats and club racers to larger yachts and superyachts, we design, build, maintain, and care for sails with one simple aim: to help sailors enjoy […] Read more

Loft News

2 Feb, 2026

Sailmaking is true craftsmanship

We aim to keep our sails affordable but never cheap. Every design reflects true craftsmanship, top-grade materials, and fair European production—no shortcuts, no false economies. We take pride in treating our people fairly, supporting skilled European sailmakers and safe working conditions that respect their craft. All our sails come with a full EU warranty, ensuring dependable service and peace of mind wherever you sail. Real value means lasting performance, honest pricing, and respect for the hands that build every sail.

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Racing News

1 Feb, 2026

ORCi DH World Champion 2025

Monfalcone didn’t hand out victories this year; it made teams earn them the hard way. MIA GIOIA, a Neo 430 Roma representing Germany, took Class A gold by sailing like a scalpel through chaos. The crew — Martin Buck and Yves de Block — managed what every short-handed sailor dreams of: total control when the sea wants none of it.

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Racing News

30 Oct, 2025

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2025

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2025. What a Race!

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Show Time

10 Feb, 2026

Genoa Boat Show 2025

The Genoa Boat Show is synonymous with excellence and prestige, a unique stage in the renovated exhibition spaces of the Levante Waterfront that ensures the involvement, in person and online, of an international public oriented and strongly interested in high-end boating products and services. We are excited to announce that Banks Sails will showcase all our latest sail technologies at the upcoming Genoa Boat Show!

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