Elvstrom Adventure Sails

SOLANO – Engineered for Offshore & Bluewater Cruising

SOLANO is our dedicated offshore and bluewater cruising range from Elvstrøm Sails — developed for yachts that venture beyond coastal horizons and demand strength, reliability, and long-term structural integrity.

As our most popular cruising category, SOLANO supports owners preparing for serious offshore passages, extended liveaboard sailing, and global cruising adventures. When your sail wardrobe must perform thousands of miles from home, compromise is not an option.

Built for Distance. Built for Confidence.

Offshore sailing places sustained loads on sails, rigs, and crews. SOLANO sails are engineered to deliver:

  • Exceptional shape retention over long passages
  • Structural resilience in sustained trade-wind conditions
  • Controlled stretch for balanced helm and reduced fatigue
  • Reinforced durability in high-load and chafe zones

Every SOLANO sail is designed with passagemaking efficiency in mind — reducing heel, improving autopilot performance, and maintaining predictable trim across extended wind ranges.

A Complete Technology Spectrum

SOLANO offers a full range of construction options to suit different cruising programs, performance goals, and budgets.

Xylo® Force – Premium Woven Performance

Our Xylo® Force material represents the highest specification woven cruising sailcloth in our range. Designed for demanding offshore sailors, it provides:

  • Superior load resistance and reduced stretch
  • Enhanced fibre alignment for improved shape stability
  • Excellent durability for extended bluewater use
  • Long service life under UV and tropical conditions

Ideal for performance-focused cruisers who want offshore reliability with refined sailing efficiency.

EPEX® Membranes – Custom Offshore Engineering

Our renowned EPEX® membrane sails bring Grand Prix structural technology into the offshore cruising world.

Each membrane is engineered with continuous load-path fibres precisely mapped to your yacht’s rig geometry and anticipated load profile. The benefits include:

  • Outstanding strength-to-weight ratio
  • Minimal distortion in heavy weather
  • Highly efficient aerodynamic shaping
  • Reduced overall sail weight aloft

For high-performance bluewater yachts, expedition cruisers, and owners planning circumnavigations, EPEX® delivers ultimate structural confidence.

Premium Offshore Dacron

For many long-distance cruisers, high-quality woven Dacron remains a trusted solution. Our offshore-grade Dacrons offer:

  • Proven durability
  • Predictable handling characteristics
  • Easy maintenance and repair worldwide
  • Excellent value for extended cruising programs

Panel layouts and reinforcement packages are carefully specified for offshore load cases, ensuring dependable performance in real-world conditions.

Designed Around Your Voyage

SOLANO sails are fully custom-designed to your yacht, cruising plans, and sail-handling systems. We consider:

  • Rig type and furling configuration
  • Expected wind ranges and passage style
  • Autopilot use and short-handed sailing
  • UV exposure and climate conditions

From slab-reefed mainsails to in-mast furling systems, cutter rigs, and downwind inventories, SOLANO provides a complete offshore sail solution.

Trusted Worldwide

Offshore sailors rely on durability, not marketing promises. SOLANO represents decades of sailmaking expertise from Elvstrøm Sails, delivering technology options ranging from Xylo® Force and EPEX® membranes to robust woven constructions — all built for serious miles.

Go Further. Sail Longer. Sail SOLANO.