27/05/2026
Sometimes sailing stories are not really about sails.
They’re about finally feeling heard.
Kiwau arrived to us after a long and frustrating period for the owner. The previous furling sails had never really worked properly from the beginning and after seven months of trying to solve the issues, the decision was made to take the almost-new sails off the boat entirely and start over.
Not an easy decision for anyone.
The owner first noticed the OneSails IFS system after seeing the INCO sail project and reached out to One Palma soon after.
From there, everything became very simple:
talk openly, measure carefully, react quickly, and solve problems together.
The new sail fit perfectly from the first hoist and was successfully tested upwind in 25 knots.
But honestly, what made us happiest was not the numbers.
It was hearing the owner say:
“With One Palma, communication was amazing.”
The crab on the sail is a personal touch inspired by the island where Kiwau is based — famous for its countless crabs — while the sail colours were inspired by the INCO project that started this whole story.
This is one of the things we love most about being a local loft.
Close communication.
Quick reactions.
Real people behind the emails and measurements.
Thank you Kiwau (Southern Wind Yachts) for the trust ❤️