The new Multi Tradewind Sail has been officially nominated for the DAME Design Awards 2025, one of the most respected recognitions in the marine industry for design, innovation, and product development.
This year’s competition reached record numbers — 146 entries from 37 countries, of which 67 were selected as official nominees.
Being among them is a strong acknowledgment of the technology, craftsmanship, and performance behind our newest sail.
Shaping the Multi Tradewind Sail
The Multi Tradewind Sail was born from an idea within the OneSails Palma team: to create a multi-purpose downwind sail capable of adapting seamlessly to the wide range of angles and conditions faced during long ocean passages.
From the initial sketches and aerodynamic studies to material testing, production, and rigging, every stage of development was managed in-house by the Palma loft.
The result is a versatile, efficient, and easy-to-handle sail — one that reduces the need for multiple downwind sails and simplifies life offshore, without compromising performance, while excelling in light-wind conditions.
Already Crossing the Atlantic
The yacht Kalmahe is currently crossing the Atlantic equipped with the Multi Tradewind Sail, putting it through real ocean conditions of shifting winds and long passages.
This live ocean crossing perfectly demonstrates the sail’s ability to deliver stability, power, and ease of use when it matters most.
Performance: One Sail, Multiple Tradewinds
The Multi Tradewind Sail was conceived to simplify downwind sailing across long ocean passages. Traditionally, sailors rely on two gennakers or multiple downwind sails to cover the wide range of apparent wind angles encountered when crossing the trades. Switching between them means added gear, more handling, and potential downtime.
The Multi Tradewind Sail replaces that complexity with a single, adaptable configuration. Its unique geometry and structure allow it to maintain shape and stability across both broad-reach and deeper downwind angles — effectively doing the job of two gennakers in one sail.
When the wind shifts, there’s no need for a complete sail change: simply trim, ease, and keep moving.
The result is a sail that delivers continuous power, reduced workload, and maximum efficiency — ideal for long passages like Kalmahe’s current Atlantic crossing, where consistency and simplicity are key.
Meet Us at METSTRADE 2025
The Multi Tradewind Sail will be on display in the DAME Design Awards Exhibition during METSTRADE 2025 in Amsterdam, from 18 to 20 November 2025.
You’ll also find the OneSails team at Stand 8.562, where Peter, CEO of OneSails Palma will share the story behind the sail’s development — from the first sketches to the rigging and its current Atlantic performance aboard Kalmahe.
