Hyde Sails are known for their consistency in shape and reliability, we have designs in the Optimist class that we know are fast and suit the current crew weights and mast sections. A number of East coast sailors have had success with our current designs including winning the Eric Twinane event at Rutland. Our Optimist sails are top quality and offer excellent value for money whether it be an all singing race sail or a sleeved club sail.

Standard cut for helms 40 – 54kg

Light cut for helms 30 -42kg

Available to buy in our online store

Optimist Battened Top Cover Optimist Battened Top Cover
£97.92
Optimist Race Mainsail Radial Optimist Race Mainsail Radial
£332.93
Optimist Race Mainsail Xcut Optimist Race Mainsail Xcut
£306.00
Optimist Toe Straps Optimist Toe Straps
£27.54
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Update from Hyde Sails M.D. Nigel Grogan Update from Hyde Sails M.D. Nigel Grogan

We are operating at limited capacity in unprecedented circumstances with health as the paramount consideration. i would like to apologise to all our customers for the disruption and inconvenience that has been and will be, inevitable for now and the near future.

HYDE SAILS RE-OPENS LOFT IN PHILIPPINES FOR PPE PRODUCTION AS WELL AS USUAL BUSINESS. HYDE SAILS RE-OPENS LOFT IN PHILIPPINES FOR PPE PRODUCTION AS WELL AS USUAL BUSINESS.

Loft is open again.

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