What is an Oxley Sail?

The Oxley BORA and LEVANTE are unique self-stabilizing spinnakers designed for cruising sailors who want extra downwind speed without the instability of traditional spinnakers. The sail's wing creates a spreading effect on the middle of the sail, helping to stabilize the boat and reducing the need for constant adjustments, especially when using an autopilot. This makes it a comfortable option for sailors who want a relaxed, efficient sailing experience.

Bora Long Distance Sail

What is the difference?

The BORA model features a three-dimensional, airfoil-shaped wing that inflates with wind, acting like a batten to flatten the sail. It's designed for wind angles between 60-180 degrees and wind speeds from 5 to 25 knots. The BORA sail is slightly smaller and better suited for rougher conditions, making it ideal for heavier yachts or those designed with maximum beam aft.

The LEVANTE model on the other hand, has a curved fabric wing that creates lift without inflating, making it more suitable for moderate conditions. It's effective at wind angles from 70-180 degrees and wind speeds from 2 to 20 knots. This sail is larger and better for conditions where stability and ease of use are priorities.

Both sails are excellent for long-distance cruising, particularly when using autopilot, as they reduce rudder pressure and minimize corrections needed by the autopilot. FAQ

what our clients say

  • Jeff Pernick

    8-10 kts of true wind right behind us and we are making 5-6 kts through the water.

    I often look at boat speed as a percentage of apparent wind. On best points of sail with appropriate sails up, we might see something like 70% of apparent wind.

    With the Oxley downwind on a day like this I’m seeing more like 150% of apparent. With the white sails up, I’d probably be 1/2 the speed.

    Started day on dead run 6 kts TWS which built through the day to 18-20 at 160° AWA.

    I’m truly impressed! Something to be said for massive sail area.

  • Grant Gyulnazaryan

    For last two days we have been flying or Levante sail. We are super excited about the results! Absolutely love the sail!!

    I just set up my Levante. In 6 kn of true wind we are making 4 kn. In 7 kn were making almost 5 kn. And I’m talking about true wind. This is excellent for my lagoon 50. We are slow Boat, but with this sail we’re flying

    ! We just left Panama on our way to Galapagos. 

  • Brendan E. Cahill SY ‘Lir’

    ‘While preparing from our circumnavigation, we had numerous conversations with Marcos and Paul regarding our sail plan. Their advise, extensive experience and professionalism was superb. I am very happy to recommend Oxley Sails in Cape Town’ 

  • Peter Sedivec

    Really starting to get the hang of this sail and love it more each time we use it. Finishing a 95nm day sail down Portugal coast from Porto to Nazare where 3/4 was with the Oxley up in 12- 20kts breeze averaging close to 7kts

  • Jason Edgcumbe

    First time hoisting our new 22.5 Levante on a Leopard 58 last week. So far so good. Wind was roughly 150 from starboard, 14 knots true, 7-8 apparent, and we were seeing roughly 7-7.5kts avg GS. Pretty happy with the trimming with this wind angle, and the setup went fairly smooth.

  • Graham Elliott

    My first ever sail with an oxley!! Love it! Started light downwind 3 in 5 then later we put up in 15 knots just aft of the beam and hit 11!! Just over the moon with this sail

  • Garcia Exploration 60 Fiore

    Oxley is amazing! Very stable, very flexible in terms of wind strengths (gusts and wind direction),” reckon the Dutch crew on their Garcia Exploration 60 Fiore.

  • Moody 54DS Nautilia

    The Swiss crew on Moody 54DS Nautilia were equally impressed: “We used it up to gusts until about 24 knots – gives calm downwind sailing with good speed.” The Bösch’s on Jeanneau 51 Wolkenschlosschen said their Levante “worked really well,” using it 90% of the time, adding “take Oxley down below 20 knots TWS and use it in gennaker mode”.

  • Fountaine Pajot 40 Cat’s Pajamas

    Aussie-flagged Fountaine Pajot 40 Cat’s Pajamas flew their 130m2 Oxley for 16 days and, other than advising to get it down early for squalls, the only thing they’d change is to get a larger version.

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