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APACHE-F

Full-blooded foil race performance. Refined for lighter handling and cleaner flight control.

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Dedicated foil race performance

A full-blooded foil race sail for riders who want efficient lift, stable flight and maximum control at high apparent wind angles.

Foil racing changes everything. You are not just driving a board forward — you are controlling lift, drag, flight height and board trim at speed. APACHE-F is engineered specifically for slalom foil competition, long-distance foil racing and high-speed foil control.

For 2027, the luff curve has been tweaked to improve balance, reduce unnecessary downforce and create a lighter, cleaner feeling in flight. Cam rotation has also been refined for smoother transitions and more efficient exits through gybes.

Completely redesigned for 2027
Dedicated foil-race design
Reduced downforce for cleaner flight
Built for lift, lock and high-speed control

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APACHE-F

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What APACHE-F Offers On The Water

✓Refined foil-race luff curve
✓Lighter feeling in the hands
✓Improved cam rotation
✓Ultra-efficient aerodynamic profile
✓Efficient vertical lift for early take-off
✓Better balance during long heats
✓Stable high-speed flight control
✓More efficient upwind and downwind trim
✓Smooth power release in gusts

Highlights

✓Dedicated foil race sail with full foil-race profile
✓2027 luff curve refinement with improved cam rotation
✓Reduced downforce for easier flight control
✓Lighter, more balanced handling
✓Built for slalom foil and long-distance racing
✓Designed for efficient lift, not brute force

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FOIL RACING

FOIL RACE DNA

Modern foil race. Cleaner flight.

The goal was not to make APACHE-F heavier or more aggressive.
The goal was to make a true foil race sail more efficient: lighter in the hands, cleaner in flight and easier to control over long, fast sessions.

The inspiration

The Foil Race character

Efficient vertical lift
Stable apparent wind profile
Locked foil-race trim
Built for high-speed foil control

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The 2027 refinement

APACHE-F2027

Tweaked luff curve for better balance
Reduced downforce for cleaner flight
Improved cam rotation
Lighter handling over long heats

Not a modified fin sail. A true foil race design, rebuilt for 2027.

TRUE FOIL PERFORMANCE

Not a fin Race sail adapted for Foil

APACHE-F works because it is built around foil dynamics from the start. Fin racing and foil racing ask completely different things from a sail. A fin race sail is mainly about horizontal drive, board pressure and waterline control. A foil race sail must manage vertical lift, flight height, apparent wind and board trim in a much more sensitive way.

For 2027, APACHE-F has been tuned around that balance. The refined luff curve reduces excess downforce, improves hand pressure and helps the board fly cleaner. The improved cam behaviour makes transitions smoother, while the locked foil-race profile keeps the sail efficient at speed.

This is not race styling with a foil label. This is real foil function.

Light in the hands. Locked in flight.

The 2027 luff curve refinement plays an important role in the new APACHE-F feeling. It reduces unnecessary downforce and helps the sail sit lighter in the hands, while keeping the locked-in profile a foil race sail needs.

The improved cam rotation makes gybes and transitions smoother, especially when flight height and exit speed matter. You still get full foil-race stability, but with a more balanced, less physical feel during long heats.

That is the difference riders feel immediately:

The sail feels lighter and more balanced in flight
Less unnecessary downforce helps the foil fly cleaner
Cam rotation feels smoother through transitions
The profile stays stable under high apparent wind load

FOIL

Three sails, one question

How do you want to fly?

APACHE-R for full fin-race pressure, APACHE-F for dedicated foil-race efficiency and OMAHA for riders who want fast cambered FreeRace performance with a smoother, easier feel.

3 CAMS

Omaha

3-cam freerace · smoother speed

More accessible handling
Wider comfort band
Easier long-session speed
Best for fin freerace and club racing

Cambered speed without full race aggression.

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4 CAMS

Apache-F

4-cam slalom race weapon

Efficient vertical lift
Reduced downforce
Stable apparent wind profile
Built for long-heat flight control

Lift early. Lock in. Fly cleaner. You are looking at it.

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4 CAMS

Apache-R

Full Race weapon

Maximum horizontal drive
More board pressure
Built for fin slalom speed
Full race authority

Full race power for riders who want to push a fin board hard.

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Size & rig finder

Your rig, tuned for flight

Size	Luff	Boom	Battens	Mast	Cams	Top	RRP
4.2	402	154	7	400/19	RDM	Fixed	€ 949	Selected ✓
5.2	428	170	7	400/19	RDM	Fixed	€ 979	Select
6.2	470	188	7	460/25	SDM	Fixed	€ 999	Select
7.2	504	205	7	490/29	SDM	Fixed	€ 1049	Select
8.2	548	220	7	520/31	SDM	Fixed	€ 1099	Select

Rig check

Your rig, sorted

SAILAPACHE-F 4.2

MAST400/19 Progressive CC

LUFF / Boom402 / 154 cm

CAMSRDM

With the correct constant curve mast, preferably with the recommended slight flex-top character, APACHE-F keeps the profile balanced while the head releases smoothly and the cams rotate cleanly. Rig it correctly, and the sail delivers efficient lift, stable apparent wind control and the lighter foil-race feel it was designed for.

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Why riders prefer APACHE-F

Flight control, by design

Efficient vertical lift

The refined luff curve helps support flight height without creating excessive mast-foot pressure or unnecessary downforce. Rise earlier. Fly cleaner.

Reduced downforce

Less unnecessary downforce helps the board feel freer in flight. APACHE-F keeps the rider locked in without constantly pushing the board down.

Refined cam rotation

The updated cam behaviour gives smoother rotation through gybes and transitions, while keeping the stable foil-race profile needed for high-speed control.

Light handling for long heats

Full foil-race structure, but with a more balanced feel in the hands. Less fatigue, cleaner trim and more efficient control over long races.

What defines APACHE-F

Lift, control and cleaner flight.

APACHE-F is defined by efficiency. It lifts early, locks in at speed and stays balanced when the pressure builds. The 2027 refinement reduces unnecessary downforce, improves cam rotation and makes the sail feel lighter in the hands without giving away its full foil-race stability. Rig it. Lift early. Fly cleaner.

4 cams, locked profile

7 battens per size

5 sizes, 4.5–8.0 m²

2027 season design

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is APACHE-F just APACHE-R adapted for foil?

No. APACHE-F is purpose-built for foil dynamics.
It is not simply a fin race sail with a different size range. APACHE-F focuses on vertical lift, apparent wind stability, flight control and reduced downforce in foil-race conditions.

What changed for 2027?

The 2027 APACHE-F has a tweaked luff curve, improved cam rotation and reduced downforce.
The sail feels lighter in the hands, more balanced in flight and easier to control during long heats.

Does it feel lighter than the previous version?

Yes. That was one of the main goals for 2027.
The sail still has full foil-race stability, but the refined luff curve and reduced downforce make it feel easier and lighter in the hands.

Why is reduced downforce important for foil racing?

Too much downforce can make the board feel stuck and disturb flight height.
By reducing unnecessary downforce, APACHE-F helps the foil fly cleaner and makes it easier to maintain efficient trim.

Is the cam rotation improved?

Yes. Cam rotation was specifically tuned for 2027.
The sail rotates smoother through gybes and transitions, while keeping the locked-in foil-race profile needed at speed.

Is it suitable for freeride foil?

It can be used by advanced riders, but APACHE-F is designed primarily for competition, GPS foil sailing and serious long-distance foil racing.

How does it compare to APACHE-R?

Choose APACHE-R for fin racing.
Choose APACHE-F for foil racing.

APACHE-R gives more horizontal drive, board pressure and fin-slalom authority.
APACHE-F gives more vertical lift control, reduced downforce, apparent wind efficiency and long-heat endurance.

Anatomy of the feeling

EVERY PANEL HAS A PURPOSE

1 Refined luff curve

The tweaked luff curve reduces unnecessary downforce and helps the sail feel lighter, more balanced and easier to control at speed.

2 Reduced downforce

Less pressure. More efficient flight.
APACHE-F helps the foil fly cleaner instead of pushing the board down when you want height, trim and efficiency.

3 Refined cam rotation

Smoother gybes, cleaner exits.
Updated cam behaviour improves rotation through transitions while keeping the locked foil-race profile stable under load.

4 Apparent wind stability

Locked when the angles get extreme.
The dedicated foil-race profile stays efficient at high apparent wind angles, giving control during upwind, downwind and long-distance racing.

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APACHE-F

Dedicated foil race performance

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