Mid-Atlantic Sails and Rigging Specialists

On board and offshore since 1992!

Welcome!

Northwind Yacht Service started in 1992. We have taken great pride in providing complete, hassle-free service from conception to execution to the last clean detail. Our mission has always been: to allow you to spend your energy planning your voyage not worrying about the work; to take the burden of fitting your yacht for long distance cruising and/or offshore sailing; to replace those blown out sails; to inspect your rig; to help you become more energy efficient to be able to spend more of your time on the hook; to help you decide which boat suits your needs. These are just some of the many services we have offered the serious coastal and offshore cruiser for more than 30 years.

Now it is time to shift gears to consulting. Let our extensive experience guide you. Call or email with your projects and let us help you reach your work goals faster and less expensively to get you out cruising.

Have you considered buying a canal boat in Europe? Ready to add to your cruising experience. We are now able to offer consulting to help you reach your ultimate river/canal experience.

CONSULTING:

MACK SAILS
Dealers for Mack Sails and Mack Packs since 2000. We focus on cruising sails, racing sails and the unusual, having put sails on production boats to custom yachts and tall-ships.

RIGGING
Rig inspections and service. Concerned your rig may not be up to the rigors of offshore? Reluctant to go aloft?

COMPLETE REFITS
From supervising and consulting to facilitating and being an owner’s representative.

ALTERNATE ENERGY
Make your yacht self-sufficient for longer periods of time away from the dock. Solar panels, LiFePO4 batteries and more.

CARE TAKING
Leaving your boat for an extended period? Want us to check the bilges, start the engine, provide ventilation and keep a close eye on your yacht? We can manage projects while you are away so you can be ready to cruise upon your return. We can customize a plan that will suit your layover, minimize your worry and prep time upon your return.

SAMPLE BOATS
Neel 43 Trimaran
Shannon 53 PH
Tayana 42
Cape Dory
Chris Craft Apache 37
Catalina 320
Catamarans – lots of catamarans
1916 Iron-hull Dutch canal barge

CONTACT
Northwind Yacht Service
1553 Bayville Street
Norfolk, VA 23503

Email
757-635-0240