News
15 Jul, 2026
Neo 460 Hull #1
Neo 460 Hull #1 Launched in Bari, Italy The first Neo 460 has been launched in Bari, Italy. This is a serious fast-cruising yacht. Clean, powerful and designed for owners who want real performance without turning the boat into an uncomfortable racing machine. Banks Sails […] Read more
Racing News
15 Jul, 2026
Azzurra 12M
Our Lorenzo has been quite busy lately. One of the projects on his table was a very special one: a new set of membrane sails for Azzurra, a yacht with a name that carries real weight in Italian sailing history. Azzurra is a 12 Metre […] Read more
Racing News
26 May, 2026
3RD PLACE AT ORC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2026
CHICCO SAILING TEAM CLAIMS BRILLIANT 3RD PLACE AT ORC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 Sorrento, Italy — CHICCO SAILING TEAM has delivered a superb performance at the ORC World Championship 2026, securing 3rd place in Class C Corinthian with their IMX 38 COSIXTY 8. In a highly […] Read more
Racing News
15 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
12 Jun, 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
26 May, 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.