Built for Formula racing.

The Formulablade returns in limited production for 2026 as a dedicated Formula racing sail, engineered for maximum efficiency on upwind and downwind courses.

With a long development history shaped through elite-level competition, Formulablade is designed for riders who race Formula seriously and understand the demands of wide boards, large fins, and sustained load. Its track record includes powering riders such as Dennis Littel to ten consecutive national titles and Fernando Martinez to six Spanish championships.

This is not a crossover design. Formulablade exists to deliver control, efficiency, and speed when sailing powered for extended periods at extreme angles.

Efficiency Where Formula Racing Is Won

Formula racing places unique demands on a sail: sustained upwind pressure, deep downwind angles, and winds ranging from 7 to 30 knots.

For 2026, Formulablade evolves with a higher aspect ratio and refined shaping to reduce drag and improve aerodynamic efficiency across the full range of Formula sailing angles. Acceleration is immediate, but more importantly, the sail settles into a stable working profile that supports sustained pressure without distortion.

A slightly lower foot profile improves control and helps the sail stay composed when fully powered, particularly when driving hard upwind or maintaining stability on broad downwind legs.

Race-Derived Shaping and Batten Architecture

Formulablade shares its performance-driven construction DNA with Racingblade.

Carefully tuned battens combine longer rod sections with rear-shifted tube segments to create a shallow, efficient entry profile. This reduces drag at the front of the sail while maintaining the stiffness required to hold shape under extreme Formula loads.

Side-alternating X-Ply batten pockets help preserve symmetry and maintain a consistent profile, supporting neutral, predictable cam rotation even when sailing heavily powered.

TekCam 3: Lighter, Faster, More Consistent

For 2026, Formulablade is equipped with the TekCam 3 camber system, reducing cam weight by 35% compared to previous generations.

The lighter system improves rotation speed and consistency while accommodating higher batten angles, supporting the sail's refined shaping without compromising rigging reliability. Rotation remains smooth and predictable across the tuning range, allowing racers to focus on trim precision rather than cam behavior.

A Mast Sleeve Built for Sustained Load

The Formulablade mast sleeve is engineered as a structural component.

A dual-layer, stretch-resistant zone constructed from 2 mil quad-axial X-Ply and IYU250 woven laminate runs from head to tack just behind the mast. This zone helps the sleeve retain its designed geometry under sustained downhaul tension, preserving profile accuracy over time.

A 50 mm triple-stitched center sleeve seam further increases resistance to wear from repeated rigging and racing use.

Load Distribution and Long-Term Stability

Formula racing generates sustained, high loads across the entire sail structure.

Dual 5.0 mil Kevlar tri-axial laminate clew radials reinforce a critical load-transfer area, supporting consistent drive and helping distribute forces evenly into the sail body. 5.0 mil foot panels increase durability in high-wear zones, while 4.0 mil bi-ply upper body panels provide excellent UV resistance and long-term shape retention.

These construction choices are made to ensure the sail maintains its intended performance characteristics across seasons of competition.

Functional Minimalism, Applied to Formula

The Formulablade 2026 features Loftsails' functional minimalism panel layout and graphics.

By reducing unnecessary scrim and marker cloth, overall weight is kept in check and the sail's mass distribution lowered. This improves reactivity during trim changes and contributes to a more settled feel when sailing powered across long reaches.

Every material choice and panel placement serves performance first.

Formulablade, Defined

The Formulablade 2026 is a dedicated Formula racing sail.

It is built for racers who sail wide boards, push large fins, and spend entire heats sailing powered at extreme angles. When efficiency, control, and consistency decide results, Formulablade exists to deliver exactly that — and nothing else.