World class sails, service and expertise.
World-class French sailmaker, Incidence Sails now has a loft here in Mallorca. Being the first ever French sailmakers, Incidence has been making sails and providing their first-class services for more than 30 years, earning them an excellent reputation in both offshore racing and in all major shipyards. Combine this with the skill and expertise of the Merayo team and you get a truly winning formula in the design, manufacture and service of the very best quality sails produced right here in the Balearics.
Juan José Merayo first participated in regattas in 1957 and started his career in sailmaking in 1975. He has worked with the likes of North Sails, Hood and Doyle before acquiring his own loft and then working with Banks Sails, and Quantum Sails from 2016-2021. He has almost 50 years of experience in this profession and brings with him an unrivalled level of knowledge, passion and expertise which he has passed on to his son, Pablo Merayo, Chief of Production. Pablo has sailed on the family boat since he was 3 years old and has been making cruising and racing sails for the last 25 years, learning and perfecting his craft to produce excellent results every time.
Both Juan and Pablo are very proud to now be part of Incidence Sails and able to offer this great collaboration to the Balearics. Working from their impressive warehouse of 1200m² in Son Noguera, they have all the necessary technology to design and manufacture the very best quality world-class sails. With the Merayos’ many years of experience, this new partnership with Incidence Sails gives them the support of one of the most prestigious sailmakers in the world, placing them among the most important sailmakers in this region.
Incidence Sails are one of only two sailmakers in the world who manufacture their very own filament membranes; the DFI® and the DFI FIT® consisting of filaments “PREPEG” in the form of ribbons. Incidence Sails are seen as “the reference” in offshore international level regattas such as; 4 victories in the Vendée Globe; 6 in the Jules Verne Trophies; 6 in the Route du Rhum; 2 around-the-world records; 9 Atlantic records; 3 x 24 hours records; 3 records in the Mediterranean; 12 victories in the Transat Jacques Vabre; 7 victories in the Solitaire du Figaro; 5 in the Mini Transat, and this is growing every day, especially in the most demanding regattas, where designs and materials are really put to the test for days and months at sea.
What makes Incidence Sails different is its complete control of each step in the design and production of a sail – from research and development to final completion – everything is produced in-house by the world’s best technicians and craftsmen, all of whom have extensive experience in their craft.
Incidence Sails has a production plant in La Rochelle of 2,000 m² and a new technological membrane production plant with 120 employees. As the whole process is undertaken within the EU, this offers a huge advantage when it comes to saving money, transport time and avoiding import difficulties. Its exclusive products are D4 Membrane of fibres and film consisting of sandwich fibres with two transparent polyester films. Using materials such as Polyester, Kevlar, Dyneema and carbon fibres, their quantity and orientation are defined according to the boat and type of reaction. To offer extra protection and durability for cruising sails, two polyester outer taffetas are added to provide both unique and extremely aesthetic sails.
Incidence Palma also provides expert maintenance, repair and washing services for sails, as well as storage facilities for large sails. It also offers a pick-up and delivery service to all types of yachts anywhere in Mallorca.
So, with the refit and repair season fast approaching, you can rest assured that Incidence Palma can provide you with first-class professional support and service along with almost half a century’s worth of experience for all of your sail needs – and they speak great English too!
Incidence Palma ,Son Fosquet 10
Poligono Son Noguera, 07620
Llucmajor
Tel: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â +34 971 432329
Mob: Â Â Â +34 627 003185
Email: Â Â palma@incidencepalma.com
Web: Â Â Â www.incidencepalma.com
Written by Lisa Thompson
