The America's Cup brought a team of individuals together in October 2000 with the objective of developing the Sail Vision system for the Prada Challenge 2003. As this highly specialized sail analysis program was developed, this team of diverse individuals began to recognize the opportunity to develop a new version of Sail Design Software which would incorporated the latest technological tools and developments available in the industry today.

SailPack gives the designer the ability to create a 3D surface of any possible geometry and sail shape (upwind sails and all downwind sails, including traditional or classic configurations such as a gaff-rigged boat). Data may be entered in either metric or imperial units.

With SailPack we can define the sail surface using any number of cross sections at any position. The sail outline is defined in 3D terms allowing for both lateral and longitudinal edge curvature.
A large number of tools combine to assist the designer in gaining a more realistic view of the work being done at any step of the process. These high quality 3D tools include seaming, mesh, net surface, panels, patches and all accessories.
A 'double-check' function is available to compare mould shape to your panel development.
In addition, the designer also has the power to view his or her sail designs from any angle of view or perspective – and is able to customize the default views in the software.
2D output information is shown in real time reflecting the resulting changes to the outline curve (before and after broadseaming). At 3D view of broadseam distribution is also integrated.
Each designer has the ability to create or customize their own set of shape u>evolution rules and integrate these within the SailPack software, building on their own set of standard mold shapes outlines available.
The SailPack system gives the designer the ability to use a minimal number of initial mold shapes and yet cover a wide range of sail configurations and applications - all within a very secure process. This is possible because SailPack has the ability to take into consideration and integrate both objective (aspect ratio, fabric type, etc.) and subjective (client helming characteristics, sea-state, etc.) parameters. Through these combinations the designer is able to customize, through a simple and automatic process, a unique design specific to the customer.

"It is a superb tool that was written by people who obviously clearly understand sailmaking from knee pads to sewing machines to how to trim a jib sheet."

"Sailpack is the most accurate and realistic software for sail design I have ever seen and used. It's very realistic and accurate in every information, it gives the designer many options to check all the sail's features, reducing the possibility of mistakes."

In addition, the designer also has the power to view his or her sail designs from any angle of view or perspective – and is able to customize the default views in the software. 2D output information is shown in real time reflecting the resulting changes to the outline curve (before and after broadseaming).

At 3D view of broadseam distribution is also integrated. Each designer has the ability to create or customize their own set of shape u>evolution rules and integrate these within the SailPack software, building on their own set of standard mold shapes outlines available.

The SailPack system gives the designer the ability to use a minimal number of initial mold shapes and yet cover a wide range of sail configurations and applications - all within a very secure process. This is possible because SailPack has the ability to take into consideration and integrate both objective (aspect ratio, fabric type, etc.) and subjective (client helming characteristics, sea-state, etc.) parameters. Through these combinations the designer is able to customize, through a simple and automatic process, a unique design specific to the customer.