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Lidgard Racing Sails - New Zealand And Pacific

Racing
Headsails

Headsails add drive and balance to complement the mainsail, helping yachts point higher and sail faster in varied conditions. Lidgard Sails produces custom headsails, from racing genoas to cruising jibs, each designed for lasting performance, precision, and ease of handling.
Introducing Lidgard

Our Racing Headsails

No.1 Headsail

No.1
Headsail

Lidgard Sails No.1 Headsails are full size sails designed for 0-12 knots. These sails have a power full draft and full entry to give maximum performance in light air conditions. We understand all boats have different needs and we custom build and design our No.1 Headsails to offer the customer the best performance for their type of yacht.

No.1 Xcel Headsail

No.1 Headsail XCEL Membrane

Lidgard Sails No.1 Headsails are full size sails designed for 0-12 knots. These sails have a power full draft and full entry to give maximum performance in light air conditions. We understand all boats have different needs and we custom build and design our No.1 Headsails to offer the customer the best performance for their type of yacht.

No.2 Headsail - Racing Yacht Headsails

No.2
Headsail

Lidgard Sails No.2 Headsails are designed for 10-22 knots of breeze. They are slightly flatter and finer than a No.1 Genoa allowing superior performance in a building breeze. As all boats have different needs we custom build and design our No.2 Headsails to deliver the best performance for your type of yacht.
No.2 headsail XCEL - Racing Yacht Headsails

No.2 Headsail XCEL Mebrane

Lidgard Sails No.2 Headsails are designed for 10-22 knots of breeze. They are slightly flatter and finer than a No.1 Genoa allowing superior performance in a building breeze. As all boats have different needs we custom build and design our No.2 Headsails to deliver the best performance for your type of yacht.
No.3 Headsail - Racing Yacht Headsails

No.3
Headsail

Lidgard Sails No.3 Headsails are commonly used in 18–35 knots of breeze and are often battened to support the leach of the sail offering superior sail shape in heavy breeze. This improves sail shape long term and gives better performance in heavy air conditions. Our No.3 Headsails are custom built and designed to offer the best performance for your type of yacht.

No.3 Headsail XCEL Membrane - Racing Yacht Headsails

No.3 Headsail XCEL Membrane

Lidgard Sails No.3 Headsails are commonly used in 18–35 knots of breeze and are often battened to support the leach of the sail offering superior sail shape in heavy breeze. This improves sail shape long term and gives better performance in heavy air conditions. Our No.3 Headsails are custom built and designed to offer the best performance for your type of yacht.

No.4 Headsail - Racing Yacht Headsails

No.4
Headsail

Lidgard Sails No.4 Headsails are commonly used in conditions 30–45 knots of breeze. All our heavy weather headsails are designed and built to withstand the harshest of conditions whilst not sacrificing performance. Usually with a reduced luff and foot length to decrease sails area. Our sails include extra reinforcing and head pennants as necessary. Our No.4 Headsails are custom built and designed to offer the best performance for your type of yacht.

No.4 Headsail XCEL Membrane - Racing Yacht Headsails

No.4 Headsail XCEL Membrane

Lidgard Sails No.4 Headsails are commonly used in conditions 30–45 knots of breeze. All our heavy weather headsails are designed and built to withstand the harshest of conditions whilst not sacrificing performance. Built with a reduced luff and foot length to decrease sail area, with added reinforcing and head pennants as required. Our No.4 Headsails are custom built and designed to offer the best performance for your type of yacht.

Windseeker Headsail - Racing Yacht Headsails

Windseeker
Headsail

Lidgard Sails Windseeker Headsails are ultra-light sails designed for very light air. Ideal for lake & offshore sailing, aswell as coastal racing, they maximise performance when light-air power is essential. Often fully battened with a large roach, they generate significant drive and provide momentum in tough conditions. They are usually made from Code Zero laminate or light film-to-film scrim fabrics.
Jib Top Sails - Racing Yacht Headsails

Jib Top
Headsail

Jib Top Headsails are used on racing boats and ocean-going yachts. Built to the same area as a No.1 Genoa, they often have a high clew for outboard sheeting. With deep draft and full entry, these powerful sails are best for reaching conditions. Since every yacht is unique, we custom design and build each Jib Top Headsail for optimal performance.
Code Zero Headsail - Racing Yacht Headsails

Code Zero
Headsail

Code Zero Headsails are tight-luff upwind sails that generate extra power in light air. They are not classed as Spinnakers and must be declared as the “biggest Genoa” under most rules. Built from premium fabrics for minimal stretch and maximum performance, they often have 55–60% mid-girth. Each includes a torque luff line for furling, and every sail is custom designed for the best performance on your yacht.