Raceboardblade 9.5 HW Orange 2023

When raceboard sailing turns fully powered.

There is a point in raceboard racing when the wind is firmly established, and the board is sailing powered. Speed comes easily — but races are still decided by angles, positioning, and how well control is maintained across the course.

That is where the Raceboardblade HW 9.5 comes into its own.

Designed for powered raceboard racing, the HW 9.5 is built for conditions where the breeze is strong enough to load the fin and open the angles, yet still demands tactical sailing from start to finish.

Designed for Powered Raceboard Racing

The Raceboardblade HW 9.5 is tuned specifically for stronger wind raceboard racing, where the sail must remain stable and efficient when sailed fully powered.

Its 7-batten, 3-cam configuration creates a firmer, more locked-in working profile that holds its shape in gusts and through chop. The sail delivers strong forward drive while staying composed, allowing racers to stay committed on reaches and maintain control across the course.

This makes the HW 9.5 the natural choice when conditions move beyond ultra-light and middle wind racing.

Stability When the Wind Keeps Building

In strong wind, raceboard racing remains highly tactical. Pressure still varies across the course, angles continue to shift, and positioning upwind often decides outcomes downwind.

The Raceboardblade HW 9.5 is shaped to stay settled as the wind builds, keeping the rig balanced and predictable when sailed powered. This stability allows racers to focus on line choice and positioning rather than managing unwanted movement in the sail.

Speed You Can Hold

In stronger wind, racing is less about chasing bursts of acceleration and more about holding speed through the entire course.

The Raceboardblade HW 9.5 delivers clean, efficient forward drive that stays usable upwind and downwind. It supports solid pointing when sailing high and releases cleanly on broader angles, helping maintain speed while reducing physical fatigue over long races.

TekCam 3: Control Without Compromise

The Raceboardblade HW 9.5 uses the TekCam 3 camber system, reducing cam weight while maintaining reliable rotation and consistent profile shape.

In powered conditions, this contributes to predictable behavior through gybes and transitions, even under high downhaul and outhaul tension. An integrated cam strap keeps each cam securely positioned on the mast, supporting consistent rotation and trim sensitivity across a wide tuning range.

Built for High-Wind Racing Reality

Like all Raceboardblade designs, the HW 9.5 is built for repeated use in demanding raceboard conditions.

X-Ply panels replace traditional monofilm in key areas to improve durability and long-term shape retention without unnecessary weight. Reinforced foot panels increase resistance in high-wear zones, while the mast pocket construction supports consistent performance through repeated rigging and high tension.

A clear central window maintains visibility on crowded courses and fast legs, where awareness is critical.

Defined by Control

The Raceboardblade HW 9.5 is designed to let racers stay fully engaged when conditions are strong.

When the wind is up, the course is physical, and tactical decisions still decide races, it delivers the stability, speed, and confidence needed to keep racing properly — heat after heat, leg after leg.