Who is Cruising Direct?
Cruising Direct is located in Portsmouth, Rhode Island inside the North Sails loft at the Hinckley Complex. North Sails created Cruising Direct, with a simple philosophy: to maximize a sailor’s enjoyment and to minimize their hassles. One of our goals is to provide sailors with the opportunity to purchase our quality sails at a reasonable price.

As a Cruising Direct customer, you are purchasing a product built to the same high standards North Sails clients have enjoyed for over 30 years. You will also enjoy North’s unmatched commitment to customer service.

Our objective is to deliver quality professional standards of design, construction, and workmanship in all the sails we build. We stand behind our products with a reputation for integrity and fairness.

We are a team who not only love sailing, but are dedicated to passing that enjoyment on to others. Our sales staff can often be found on the waters off of New England during the sailing season. If you see us out there please be sure to say hello!