Testimonials and Customer Reviews

Collection of reviews and testimonials from customer letters, emails, forums, articles and newsletters.

The ATN team

What Sailors Say About the ATN Spinnaker Sleeve

The ATN spinnaker socks are marvelous devices. We've used them now for 12 years and love them. Ten years ago we first tried an ATN spinnaker sock on our 67' Sundeer. The result was extraordinary. The ATN system worked well enough for 2 of us to use our spinnaker more often than not on downwind passages. Today my wife Linda and I still use the ATN sock on our 78' Beowulf, and recommend it to all our clients. There simply is not a better way to handle a spinnaker.

Steve Dashew, s/v Beowulf (78 ft). Read on SetSail.com

I have known Etienne Giroire of ATN for over thirty years. Not only is he a great sailor, he has invented some great products to make sailing more enjoyable and safe. I bought two items from him before my wife and I set sail to do a circumnavigation in our 52 ft ketch Lolita in 1999. The ATN Spinnaker Sleeve made using a Spinnaker easy and fun. I know I would not have even taken the spinnaker along without his sleeve.

Pepper R., circumnavigation 1999 aboard a 52 ft ketch.

We have been racing for 10 years and buying the ATN sock was a gamechanger. It makes life so much easier and more controlled, especially when dousing: we like to come in on stbd, blow the tack at the mark and snuff it within half a boat length and harden up while we drop the snuffed kite back in the bag. So much quicker and more controlled than bagging it.

Willem, Triple Dutch, Dash 750, Dubai.
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In our tests, the ATN spinnaker sleeve set and doused with ease.

Darrell Nicholson Practical Sailor. Read on Practical Sailor

Every winner of the Vendee Globe Race has carried the ATN spinnaker sleeve.

Global Solo Challenge Read on Global Solo Challenge

I always used and trusted ATN Spinnaker Sleeves, back then and later around the world. There's no point considering anything else - they are the only and best and do their job just when the going gets rough!

Marco Nannini, circumnavigation Global Solo Challenge. Read on Global Solo Challenge

The North sock uses an injection moulded bell while the ATN uses a Kevlar laminated bell. I imagine that is the basic reason for the difference in price. AFAIK the ATN still sets the standard for snuffers.

SloopJonB (13,320 posts) SailNet Community. Read on SailNet

In addition to a strop like ATN's Tacker, almost all of the cruising spinnakers his loft builds are delivered with spinnaker sleeves. In our case, he said he'd specify ATN's Spinnaker Sleeve.

Darrell Nicholson / Jerry Latell (Ullman Sails) Practical Sailor, 2006-08-01. Read on Practical Sailor

I always used and trusted ATN Spinnaker Sleeves, back then and later around the world. There no point considering anything else, they are the only and best and do their job just when the going gets rough!

Marco Nannini Global Solo Challenge, 2021-03-29. Read on Global Solo Challenge

The ATN Spinnaker Sleeve is the most rugged of the three we tested, but at the cost of greater weight. It has a lot of design features, which is a sign that the manufacturer has put a much thought into product improvement. But the increased labor costs of its assembly make it the priciest of our group.

Darrell Nicholson Practical Sailor, 2004-11-10. Read on Practical Sailor

To this day, every winner of the Vendée Globe Race has carried the ATN spinnaker sleeve.

GSC Admin Global Solo Challenge, 2021-03-29. Read on Global Solo Challenge

I have purchased 2 ATN spinnaker sleeve's for 2 boats (27 and 36 foot) and I've liked it very much and it has enabled me to do single handed Asym Spinnaker raising and dousing. The other one is probably just fine, but for a few extra dollars you get a few nice details which might make a difference as the size of the 'chute' and boats get larger.

tsenator SailNet Community, 2002-04. Read on SailNet Community

ATN Snuffer with an Asymmetrical spinnaker was one of my best sailing investments. Greatly increased foresail sail area to enhance sailing in light wind. Of course, down wind sailing ability is enhanced, but I was impressed with the sails ability to close haul. Snuffing and unsnuffing is a breeze.

Alive3and3Well SailNet, 2014-04-19. Read on SailNet

What Sailors Say About the ATN Tacker

There are modern options to parrel beads, the most popular is the ATN Tacker (www.atninc.com). The Tacker performs the same job as parrel beads, but its wide, slippery cuff slides more easily on the furled sail. Fixing the tack limits the agility of the sail. It doesn't affect reaching, but it limits the rotation of the sail when going downwind.

Bob Pingel Sailing Magazine, June 2024. Read on Sailing Magazine

The tacker allows me to use my traditional spinnaker without a pole without the accompanying complexities on my monohull. It's so simple and fast to set up I can single hand deploy and retrieve with a lashed tiller.

tmcdonagh CruisersForum, May 2026. Read on CruisersForum

I have had the same experience with a symmetrical spinnaker and an ATN Tacker on a 41' tartan. In under 5 knots, I can fly it solo. In under 10 knots two can I fly it easily. There is no way I could manage a traditional spinn to the same degree. It would stay in its bag.

vtsailguy SailNet, April 2014. Read on SailNet
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The ATN Tacker has appeared on the cover of Latitude 38 Magazine (Baja Ha-Ha cruise) and in Cruising Helmsman (Australia, December 2019).

Latitude 38 cover and Cruising Helmsman (Australia) press mentions. Print only; see Latitude 38 and Cruising Helmsman.

In addition to a strop like ATN's Tacker, almost all of the cruising spinnakers his loft builds are delivered with spinnaker sleeves.

Jerry Latell, Ullman Sails, via Darrell Nicholson Practical Sailor, August 2006. Read “Riding the A Train” on Practical Sailor

We think the TACKER is a terrific way for casual sailors to get more use out of their spinnakers. The inexpensive TACKER allows you to fly a conventional spinnaker without a pole.

Darrell Nicholson Practical Sailor, editorial product review (“Riding the A Train,”, August 2006). Read on Practical Sailor

ATN tacker. Easy rigging for a cruising chute or spinnaker. Goes around the furled headsail and the spinnaker tack is rigged to it.

Easy-Captain-1002 Reddit r/sailing, June 2025. Read on Reddit

I have an ATN Tacker, and aside from using it with my A-Sym, it makes a great attachment point on the forestay for a hammock. It spreads the load along the foil. As to cost, what does a good snap shackle cost if you DIY? YMMV.

Jeanneau 45.2 owner CruisersForum, May 2026. Read on CruisersForum

I have a tacker, prior to that I had something similar made by a sailmaker. Since a key operational point is the ability to adjust the tack up and down you want something that will slide on the furled genny. Going up is usually easy but pulling it down can be a bear.

Calif.Ted CruisersForum, May 2026. Read on CruisersForum

I sail single handed most of the time and found handling the take down much easier with the ATN sock and Tacker, this video clip will show you how to use it. Bought both at sailnet.

Hubert MacGregorSailors.com, March 2006. Read on MacGregorSailors

I have extensive experience with an ATN Tacker, in that I once helped someone take one out of the package. We rigged it and flew the asymmetrical while tied up to a dock in a 1-2 knot breeze. We tacked it once, then took it down. Worked great in those conditions.

Minnesail SailNet, April 2014. Read on SailNet

The Tacker is a hard plastic sleeve with a snap shackle that goes around a furled headsail. You then attach the tack of an asymmetric spinnaker to it. It makes an easy setup for asyms. It can also be used for symmetric spinnakers when not using a pole. They work as advertised.

Paul L, CruisersForum, February 2007. Read on CruisersForum

Thanks for sending the Tacker, it arrived just before we left Maryland last fall. I have no idea how you can fly an assym without one? It's simple and beautiful.

John K.

I received my repaired ATN Tacker and am looking forward to being able to use it soon. It is a great product and has made flying our asymmetrical spinnaker "a breeze" for my wife and myself. Thank you so very much for the quick response.

Ron R., S/V Patriot, C&C 37+, Deltaville, VA. Warranty repair.

I just received my ATN genoa sleeve and it fits perfectly. Since I have purchased a tacker, mast climber and this is my third genoa sleeve over the years, I have to say the one you just sent is the most well made. 5 stars for your product, again!

David L. Repeat customer (Tacker + Mast Climber + Genoa Sleeve).

What Sailors Say About the ATN Gale Sail

Gale Sails are recommended or suggested equipment by U.S. Sailing Safety at Sea Seminars, the Cruising Club of America's Newport to Bermuda Committee, the Salty Dawg Sailing Association, the OSTAR organizers and many other offshore sailing organizations.

George Day Cruising Compass (Blue Water Sailing), 2026-01-22. Read on Cruising Compass (Blue Water Sailing)

I love this sail! I've used it many times this summer, we've had an unusually windy summer. This past weekend, I sailed in my first solo distance race and the trip home saw sustained 25 knots and six foot seas. I started with a double reefed main and the full 150% genoa which was good for a wild ride. I decided to furl the headsail and put up the Gale Sail to settle things down a bit. The boat immediately stood up tall and still reached along at 7+ knots. Very comfortable! Once back into the islands where I normally sail, the wind was still over 20 and often over 25, I found I was able to beat into the wind with the same tacking angles as with my full headsail. Even beating into the wind I was making 6 knots. This was my first real test with this sail and I couldn't be more happy with it.

DannyS SailboatOwners Forums, 2010-09-15. Read on SailboatOwners Forums<

I purchased your Gale Sail for my Beneteau 445 and used it 30-45 knots of wind on the passage from Bermuda to the Chesapeake. It worked great! We flew the Gale Sail almost the entire time.

Randy Williamson
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The Gale Sail is well-made and for a sailor looking for this type of product, it is a better option than the Storm-Bag. At $740, the 60-square-foot sail recommended for our 36-foot full-keeled test boat (a Union 36) is approximately $350 less than a comparably sized Storm-Bag.

Darrell Nicholson Practical Sailor testers, Practical Sailor, 2009-05-19. Read on Practical Sailor

ATN's Gale Sail has been available for well over a decade, and we first recommended it in July 1997, saying it would be 'well used in tradewind conditions,' but we remained unconvinced it eliminates the need for a conventional storm jib and inner forestay. Construction for the sail we tested this time, 60 square feet of 8-ounce Dacron, was good and included features such as oversized piston hanks, webbed grommets, and a high-visibility luff pouch.

Practical Sailor editorial Practical Sailor (June 2009 PDF), 2009-06-01. Read on Practical Sailor (June 2009 PDF)<

One solution is to drop your genoa and hoist a storm jib. Another is to set a storm jib on a detachable inner forestay. But both these options are usually too much hassle for a typical coastal cruiser, who rarely runs into severe conditions and then only briefly. Enter ATN Inc. and Banner Bay Marine: both companies market storm jibs that can be set over rolled-up headsails.

David Schmidt Sail Magazine, 2016-08-02. Read on Sail Magazine

Instead of buying a storm jib, many skippers are going with ATN's Gale Sail or a smaller bulletproof jib on the roller furling.

Blue Water Sailing editorial Blue Water Sailing, 2018-03-07. Read on Blue Water Sailing

Le tourmentin Gale Sail d'ATN s'endraille par-dessus le génois enroulé et se hisse avec la drisse du spinnaker. Une fois étarqué, le Gale Sail empêche le génois de se dérouler accidentellement. Le fait que le guindant du Gale Sail soit supporté par l'étai avant et l'enrouleur procure un bord d'attaque droit qui garantit son efficacité au plus près du vent. [Translation: The ATN Gale Sail threads over the rolled genoa and is hoisted with the spinnaker halyard. Once tensioned, it prevents the genoa from accidentally unrolling. Its luff supported by the headstay and furler provides a straight leading edge guaranteeing effectiveness when sailing close to the wind.]

Joani Hotte-Jean Québec Yachting Magazine, 2013-08-01. Read on Québec Yachting Magazine<

This system provides the sail with great shape with fantastic aerodynamics, indeed it is even much better than a conventional storm jib hanked onto a removable headstay. The Gale Sail is part of the Cover Sail patent, from Europe's well-known inventor Axel Lage and incredibly it has been available in Europe for years (so it is definitely not an untested product).

Dave Proctor (Global Solo Challenge) Global Solo Challenge, 2022-08-27. Read on Global Solo Challenge

Bottom line: The Gale Sail is well-made and for a sailor looking for this type of product, it is a better option than the Storm-Bag. At $740, the 60-square-foot sail recommended for our 36-foot full-keeled test boat (a Union 36) is approximately $350 less than a comparably sized Storm-Bag, although the Storm-Bag comes with sheets.

Practical Sailor editorial Practical Sailor (June 2009 PDF), 2009-06-01. Read on Practical Sailor (June 2009 PDF)

I have used a Gale Sail in anger--it was on a 42-ft Fountaine Pajot catamaran, so going forward in a blow wasn't a huge deal--lots of space forward. It was not difficult to rig or hoist, and it worked admirably to scoot us from Charleston to Ft Pierce during a Norther.

Benz CruisersForum, 2026-05-10. Read on CruisersForum

I use the Gale Sail on my Tartan 27. I've had a few occasions to use it. I had no problem bending it on in 35-45 kts when the remnants of hurricane Ivan came through. I have a deep second reef in my main. This combo served me well on my sturdy little boat. Balanced beautifully, very comfortable boat speed and motion. I have the smallest Gale Sail - its smallll and easy to handle.

SkywalkerII SailNet Community, 2012-07-18. Read on SailNet Community

About 6 years ago I was bringing a Catalina 320 from San Francisco to San Diego with a new ATN Gale Sail aboard. Got hit by a pop-up gale at Pt. Conception, after tying down the main while clinging to the boom I thought about hanking on the gale sail. One glance forward convinced me that going up there was madness. Works fine if you have time to rig it before the storm hits but in large waves and winds it's not worth the risk.

Calif.Ted CruisersForum, 2017-02-21. Read on CruisersForum

For the sailor who has a furling genoa who isn't making regular offshore passages much beyond the limits of forecasting, who desires a strategy to manage those winds that may go beyond the ability of the furler; the Gale Sail is a reasonable compromise. At least that was my thinking when I purchased one.

tempest SailNet Community, 2012-07-19. Read on SailNet Community

I have a gale sail on my cat as a storm sail, but have only rigged it in benign conditions so far so can't say how well it will really work in nasty weather, but from its design I'd say there is a good chance. Remember that whatever you are rigging in those conditions, you do have the advantage of a large level platform to work from.

mark_morwood CruisersForum, 2009-08-03. Read on CruisersForum

I have known Etienne Giroire of ATN for over thirty years. Not only is he a great sailor, he has invented some great products to make sailing more enjoyable and safe. I bought two items from him before my wife and I set sail to do a circumnavigation in our 52 ft. ketch Lolita in 1999. The ATN Gale Sail (storm jib) was used often, in survival storms to just average trade winds of 30 to 35 knots for days at a time. Easy and safe, it is a must on any yacht. The ATN Spinnaker Sleeve made using a Spinnaker easy and fun. I know I would not have even taken the spinnaker along without his sleeve. I am in the process of retiring again from selling yachts and setting sail on my new yacht (48 Amel Ketch) to the South Pacific and I'm buying both the spinnaker sleeve and the Gale Sail from my friend ATN.

Pepper R.

The country of French Polynesia in the South Pacific requires that a vessel depart the country every 36 months or face an import tax. After clearing from French Polynesia, one only need check into another country and can then immediately return to French Polynesia. Our 1984 Passport 40, Wings, had been in French Polynesia for 36 months and we chose the Cook Islands as our country to visit, 5 days downwind, and 7 days back upwind to French Polynesia. We had terrible weather in both directions, all of which was unseasonable in both intensity and duration: Climate Change has begun. We'd call it a Small Craft Advisory or higher, with winds to 35 knots and seas to 20 feet. A few days into our return trip, the roller furling began to fail and after several days of attempting to repair it, we finally decided to bend on our ATN Gale Sail. With our roller furling inoperable, we had difficulty getting the jib to behave while we hoisted the Gale Sail, but we finally succeeded. The Gale Sail returned control to us, reduced our boat speed, and let Wings get back on her feet again. We want to present the ATN Gale Sail with the Best Gear Award for the trip! It bends on as advertised and is strong and dependable. Thank you, ATN, for providing such a fine product. It's the first time that we've relied on it and it came through with flying colors.

William Ennis

I love the Gale Sail you recently sent me! I was out in 25 to 30 knots and found it easy to set up and boat responded beautifully. I was surprised how much punch it added to my single-reefed main -- and at how well I could point. I was tacking through 75 degrees. I wouldn't expect to be able to do that in any kind of sea, but still it's nice to know that I can claw to windward if need be. The sail is beautifully made. It will be nice peace of mind just having it aboard.

Michael Wheeler

In this case we would look to alternative storm jib options such as the ATN Gale Sail ... The system works in concert with the furled headsail, allowing the user to hoist a somewhat independent storm jib without having to take the furled genoa down.

Bob Pattison (Neil Pryde) Cruising World Magazine. Read on Cruising World Magazine

I raised my Gale Sale today for the first time. Flawless. Exactly right. It attached well to the furled genoa and hoisted cleanly. Like all good products, the process was obvious.

Oz, Leopard 47

The Gale Sail shines on longer passages and for serious offshore work. It is not as easy to rig as the STORM-BAG, but you don't need a large work space to re-flake the sail, and it takes up considerably less room.

David Schmidt Sail Magazine, 2016-08-02. Read on Sail Magazine

What Sailors Say About the ATN Genoa Sleeve

For even more protection, I now have a new item that protects my genoa beyond the normal UV-protective Sunbrella leech and foot coverings. The easy-to-install Genoa Sleeve from ATN also protects the stitching and the Sunbrella cover. It's another great way to protect your sail and have it last for many years.

Pam Wall Cruising World, longtime cruiser of Kandarik.

If you have a roller-furling headsail, the ATN Genoa Sleeve is worth your attention. It's built of abrasion-resistant, UV-proof material and protects your headsail (racing or cruising) without adding weight to the sail or requiring that it be altered. The sleeve is hoisted on a spare halyard and is laced with adjustable thin-diameter cordage that holds the sleeve snug to the sail when tightened, even in a blow. Unlike other headsail sleeves, the Genoa Sleeve's tensioning line tightens the sleeve up high as well as down low. Prices vary based on mast height.

David Schmidt SAIL Magazine, April 2009.

Doyle salesmen usually recommend using the UPS in conjunction with a continuous line furler, or an ATN Sleeve.

Chris Howes Doyle Sails, via Darrell Nicholson, Practical Sailor.
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I have the ATN sleeve. It's a good alternative if you don't want to add the weight of the Sunbrella sacrificial edge. The ATN sleeve is well thought out, and better yet, is not made of Sunbrella. First, Sunbrella is fairly heavy. The most important reason, though, is that Sunbrella, although the best around for UV resistance, is NOT chafe resistant, and in this application wouldn't last too long.

Multihullgirl SailNet Community, 2015. Read on SailNet

We have the ATN sleeve. Like Yoyo says, other sleeves without strapping lines that you can tighten flog themselves to pieces, make noise, and look shabby all week between races.

PaulK Sailing Anarchy, 2020. Read on Sailing Anarchy

Several people I know including myself like the Genoa Sleeve from ATN, we have laminate headsails on furlers year round in the California sun.

Calif. Ted SailboatOwners Forums, 2018. Read on SailboatOwners

This is not a new invention, I had one made last winter by my local sailmaker. First a comment on the price: it costed me far less than a new genoa. The genoa sleeve give better protection against weather and pollution than a sunscreen on the sail. I'm satisfied with mine it's easy to hoist and lower.

knuterikt SailNet, 2008. Read on SailNet

I also use ATN sleeve, so another vote for ATN from me.

sailingqueen200 Sailing Anarchy, 2020. Read on Sailing Anarchy

Three years ago, I purchased a Genoa Sleeve from ATN for my Wylie 39 sailboat. The sleeve has always impressed me with its quality construction and multiple adjustment points that allow it to cinch neatly over the sail. Recently, during a race, my jib tore along the leech. When I brought it to the sail loft for repair, we discovered that the material used in the sleeve had deteriorated, apparently a defect in the fabric itself, not ATN's workmanship. The UV damage was obvious. I called Etienne at ATN to explain the situation. To my surprise and appreciation, he immediately offered to replace the sleeve at no cost, saying simply, "I can't have a product I sold fail. I will replace it." That kind of customer support is rare these days. Etienne has earned my trust and loyalty, he now has a lifelong customer. Thank you, Etienne!

B. Lewis, Wylie 39, San Francisco Bay.

Just to let you know, our boat was in Maine when hurricane Lee hit. I was on shore watching Kolea on a mooring. I had installed the sleeve the day before. Went through the storm beautifully. Thank you for a well made addition to our boat!

Thomas L., Kolea, Maine, 2023.

I recently bought a 2015 Lagoon 450 in Southern California and brought her to San Carlos, Mexico in the Sea of Cortez. After a few months of ownership the Genoa Sleeve had some seams open up at the top due to wind. I looked up the maker, ATN on the web and noticed the warranty and contacted Etienne and he said "send it in and we will rebuild it." What I got back appears to be even better than the original. My hat is off to ATN for standing behind their products and warranty. Thank you Etienne!

Paul D., Lagoon 450, Sea of Cortez. Warranty rebuild.

Received a repaired genoa sleeve today from ATN. Looks new and fits perfectly. Job well done. I love this sleeve.

Jim O., Santana 30/30, Chandlers Landing Marina.

I just received my ATN genoa sleeve and it fits perfectly. Since I have purchased a tacker, mast climber and this is my third genoa sleeve over the years, I have to say the one you just sent is the most well made and being able to zipper up to the sheets from both ends is a real improvement. 5 stars for your product, again!

David L., repeat ATN customer.

What Sailors Say About the ATN MastClimber

Used mine for five years, I'm 65. Don't go fast but I prefer it to getting cranked up. Consider it part of my "glad I bought it" equipment.

ereiss (Mastclimber owner) SailNet Community. Read on SailNet

The ATN Mastclimber makes a scary, tough task a lot easier and safer...and a whole lot less scary. It is the only single-handed bosun's chair on the market that allows the climber to work above the masthead without leaving the chair.

Estelle Cockcroft The Catamaran Gurus, 2016-01-20. Read on The Catamaran Gurus

I'm pretty happy with my topclimber. Although some stitching is pulling a little. I feel a bit top heavy with it and prefer to use my harness as well for a secondary attachment when standing on the loops at masthead. Otherwise pretty good. (66yr old with various ailings!) I have no problem getting over the mast top but then I'm 6'2.

Roly Stanley middlebaysailing, 2017-03-19. Read on middlebaysailing
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We've had the ATN Mastclimber for several years. Does the job well, no complaints so far. I find it easy to store, setup, climb and descend once you get the hang of the ascenders (which will happen in the first 10 feet). On your initial climb, don't forget to try descending before you get too high. The work is all in your legs so the foot straps carry a lot weight - you'll feel that in your feet as you go up/down. While ATN markets it as a 'single handed bosun's chair', I would only consider doing so in an emergency.

berner73 SailboatOwners, 2020-08-24. Read on SailboatOwners

we purchased one and used it to do some mid-mast and masthead work at the dock last summer. We bought it to allow one person to go up on his/her own (short handed crew). It can also be used as a straight bosun's chair. There's definitely a technique to master, but you quickly get better with just a few climbs. I found it quite easy to ascend. Descending is actually harder (at least for me), but no big deal. Overall I like the climber.

Mike OReilly CruisersForum, 2012-09-01. Read on CruisersForum

The Mast Climber chair/harness has heavy duty leg restraints that keep your butt firmly in place on the seat. Best of all, the seat is so damned comfortable I spend way too much time when I climb the mast with Mast Climber seat enjoying the Zen moment.

roverhi CruisersForum, 2026-05-11. Read on CruisersForum

I really think you should give the ATN climber another go eherlihy. It's a skill, like anything else, so the first few times will be challenging. But aside from working over top of the masthead, it really is a great way to work aloft. The built-in bosun's chair, with the stirrups, is very comfortable.

MikeOReilly SailNet Community, 2024-07-30. Read on SailNet Community

When I use my ATN mastclimber I anchor the halyard I'm climbing to a chainplate or some other rock solid loop on the deck. Then I crank in some tension on the halyard from a winch. This keeps me moderately stable while climbing/descending.

vanilladuck EY.o Information Exchange (Ericson Yachts), 2024-04-25. Read on EY.o Information Exchange (Ericson Yachts)

I have the ATN Topclimber and it works very well for me. I would recommend it, my buddy bought one for his boat using my Topclimber. Great item that works as advertised.

Greg Riach CruisersForum, 2007-02-20. Read on CruisersForum

I bought the ATN MastClimber and it works well and as described. As others have mentioned, it takes a bit of hand/feet coordination to move the ascenders up/down. Also, keep the line tight. I was able to make 2 trips to the mast in a single afternoon to repair my wind instrument. I did feel muscles in my legs that I didn't know I had for several days afterwards! Highly recommend.

Capt.Don CruisersForum, 2012-09-01. Read on CruisersForum

In my group of friends we all have a ATN Mast Climber that we use and share. It's so much easier for the person going up the mast to use their legs to get up there. The Mast Climber is expensive, but building a self climbing system myself wasn't going to be that much cheaper (maybe saving $100).

Alex W SailNet Community, 2013-06-20. Read on SailNet Community

The bosuns chair would be very difficult to fall out of if used as instructed and is far more comfortable than a harness. It does have leg straps. If you fall out of the chair than you have no business being up a mast. I used to use the harness for hunting; no go. Now with the ATN climber i can feel my toes again. You can hang out for hours. I bow hunt from it.

benesailor SailNet Community, 2013-06-21. Read on SailNet Community

I am in my mid-60's and have been using a Top Climber for about 10 years. If you are able to do pull-ups and squawts without too much difficulty, the system works well but, with a tall mast, you will have sore legs unless you're in good shape.

svHyLyte CruisersForum, 2012-09-01. Read on CruisersForum

I wanted to thank you for your fine product the Mast Climber. I was up and down my mast 3 times last Sunday while replacing a wind vane on my Catalina 27. Your product has got to be one of the best investments that I have ever made for our boat. It was easy to use, and I felt very safe while working on top. Once again, thank you for a great product.

Bill, SV Loose Ends, 2026-05-10.

I have received the repaired/replaced webbing on warranty for my ATN Mast Climber and it is perfect. Thank you!! I am very pleased with the Mast Climber (as a 75-year-old solo sailor, I trust it) and very pleased with your prompt attention to my problem.

Michael H., 2026-05-10.

I met you at the Miami boat show and purchased a Mastclimber and a Gale Sail. I have been up the mast twice in the last three days. The mast climber works very well (and impressed my neighbors!). Many thanks for your excellent products.

Sarah H., 2026-05-10.

I needed to install my wind instrument which was undergoing a warranty replacement during the mast refit. I stayed awhile to enjoy the view. Wish I would have stayed longer to enjoy the sunset. ATN Mastclimber is now essential kit aboard Izadora!

(unnamed, S/V Izadora), 2026-05-10.

I found my picture of using your Mastclimber. We chatted at the Chicago Strictly Sail Boat Show in January. I love this thing.

John F., 2026-05-10.

Just to let you know I received the chair, and used it this weekend. Having the right equipment made all the difference I needed to work on top of the mast. Being able to stand up to work, and then sit down to rest worked perfectly. Thanks for a great solution.

Matt A., S/V Faith, New Bern NC, 2026-05-10.

What Sailors Say About the ATN AirScoop

“Despite its small size and air dam, the ATN Dorcap wind scoop moves a remarkable amount of air through the cabin. It can be operated from inside the cabin as well, which means you won't have to scramble on deck during a rainstorm to close the hatch or disassemble the air scoop.”

Daniel Wade Life of Sailing. Read on Life of Sailing.

“We have been using the fabric scoop every day so this is really needed in my opinion.”

Christine Buttigieg, customer letter, 2022-05-24.

What Sailors Say About the ATN Belgian Jib

“The other method is to make a Belgian jib. This works very well if you have a babystay. Take the jib halyard and wrap it from the forestay around the babystay and back a couple of times, making a net so the spinnaker cannot pass through. If you do not have a babystay, but do have a second jib or spinnaker halyard, then try taking this down to the toerail on the leeward side and do the same thing.”

Pip Hare Yachting World, 2015-05-07. Read on Yachting World.

“The class 40 boats that have bought Belgian jibs with you are super-happy with them and they have saved many spinnaker wraps!”

Josh Hall, twice Vendee Globe skipper and twice BOC skipper, customer letter, 2024-01-28.

What Sailors Say About the ATN Dorcap

Etienne Giroire is a world renowned sailor who has created a bunch of products to make sailors' lives easier. His company, ATN Products (yes, Etienne is pronounced ATN) has come up with the perfect answer to get air below decks when you are in the hot tropical climates.

Latitudes & Attitudes magazine page 98, Spring 2012 (read the full PDF review)

Ruggedly constructed of Sunbrella (like material), the Dorcap shrugged off a 25-knot squall during our test in the Florida Keys. Throughout the late summer heat and squalls, it was a welcome addition to our test boat. At $300, the Dorcap isn't cheap, but it should last at least 10 years. For tropical sailors who value their sleep and have the space to store it, it's a winner.

Darrell Nicholson Practical Sailor (read on Practical Sailor)

An all-weather windscoop designed to keep the air funneling through your anchored boat while also keeping the water out. Not only that, it acts as a sunshade, keeping your cabin cooler in the daytime. Made from Sunbrella, it comes in three sizes and a variety of colors and is easily fitted to just about any boat.

Peter Nielsen Sail Magazine (read on Sail Magazine)
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Its ideal design, rigid system, absence of lateral leakage, provide a "compression acceleration" air stream which penetrates to the interior of your vessel. This doubles the airflow of an open hatch.

Sail World Cruising Sail World staff (read on Sail World Cruising)

ATN Inc introduces the DORCAP, a hatch vent and dorade-style fitting that mounts over standard hatches to provide ventilation while preventing rain ingress.

Ocean Navigator Ocean Navigator editorial (read on Ocean Navigator)

Here's a unique all-weather wind scoop designed to hold up to rain, wind, and spray. The ATN Dorcap wind scoop is self-supported and fits most standard boat hatches. Despite its small size and air dam, it moves a remarkable amount of air through the cabin. It can be operated from inside the cabin as well.

Daniel Wade Life of Sailing (read on Life of Sailing)

What Sailors Say About the ATN Multihull Nets

Just wanted to let you know we've had our trampoline installed for a couple weeks now and are extremely happy with the fit and quality of it. Thank you very much! Cheers, Steve C.

Steve C., FP Orana 44.

Ordered a 13mm multihull net (trampoline) for a Fountaine-Pajot Orana 44 from ATN. The prices are very reasonable and the owner knows his stuff! Will order from them again.

Anonymous (verified ATN purchaser). Fountaine-Pajot Orana 44.

Hi Etienne, I finally installed the new Tramp Net and thought you might like to see the result. I'm quite pleased with the fit and finish. I'm a happy customer!

Phil L.
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Hello Etienne, first of all I want to mention that the experience with the nets has been wonderful, thank you. ATN Multihull Net Architectural Application, Tulum, Mexico Vacation Rental.

Miguel H.

Les trampolines on ete installes. Ils sont parfait. Merci beaucoup. (The trampolines have been installed. They are perfect. Thank you very much.)

Pierre-Alain Gabbud. ATN customer email archive, 2025-12-03.

Sommes aux Bahamas. Je viens d'installer le trampoline... impeccable. (We are in the Bahamas. I just installed the trampoline... flawless.)

Jp Mounier, (catamaran, Bahamas). ATN customer email archive, 2025-01-18.

Rick and I installed the tramps and they are great. We are very happy with them. Your tramps below and your tent above makes our foredeck such a nice place. We used maybe 800-900 feet of the 1,700 feet lashing line we bought, for the next Outremer a thousand feet should do!

Josh and Suz, Outremer. ATN customer email archive, 2022-10-05.

Just wanted to close the loop with you on the nets, they are excellent! And I enjoyed working with you again.

Mark Donigan, (catamaran). ATN customer email archive, 2021-09-22.

We installed the new tramp over the weekend and it looks great! Many, many thanks for your help.

Steve Bryant, (catamaran). ATN customer email archive, 2020-04-06.

The new nets look great. Thanks. I already sent the foto to everyone in the Blackpoint Fboat WhatsApp group.

Charles Dusseau, F-Boat (Blackpoint F-Boat WhatsApp group). ATN customer email archive, 2019-04-13.

Thank you so much for the new netting on L3a. She loves it, I love it and my family and friends will love it.

Arthur W. Forney, L3a (sailing yacht). ATN customer email archive, 2016-01-08.

It's been 9 years since I ordered and installed the trampoline below and it's finally starting to wear out (mine is the 4th testimonial on your website). I'd like to order another. I made one modification to add an extra inch front to back, but otherwise all other dimensions would be the same.

Phil LaFond, (catamaran, 4th testimonial on ATN site). ATN customer email archive, 2025-06-02.

About 4 years ago I purchased some trampolines for my catamaran (Chincogan 52ft) and they are amazing and very happy with them. Hence we now want to replace the net that goes from the front to the bow sprit.

Paul Cox, Chincogan 52ft catamaran (Queensland Australia). ATN customer email archive, 2021-06-26.

You made custom trampoline nets for my catamaran a few years ago and I have damage from the hurricanes. Can you send me an estimate for my starboard tramp to be replaced please. Thanks and we LOVE the trampolines!

Chris Shoupe, (catamaran, hurricane-damaged). ATN customer email archive, 2017-12-11.

We got the tramps and installed them, they look great! It took a while until I trimmed the knot ends, but here are some pictures.

David Parker, (catamaran). ATN customer email archive, 2026-05-05.

What Owners Say About the ATN Architectural Nets

Hello Etienne, first of all I want to mention that the experience with the nets has been wonderful! Thank you. Also I want to ask for the best way to clean them, or the best products to do it.

Miguel H., Vacation Rental, Tulum, Mexico.

What Sailors Say About the ATN Multihull Awnings

Among the many virtues of cruising cats is the large expanse of netting between their bows, which is the ideal place to hang out with a cold one after a hard day's sailing and let the breeze blow your worries away. Only trouble is it can get a bit hot up there without any shade, which is why the ATN Multi Awning looks like an ideal accessory. It's made from 9oz TopNotch fabric which carries an 8-year warranty and is available in 13 colors, and is stitched with UV-impervious Tenara/Goretex thread. Strong mounting points and a tent-like shape allow it to remain rigged even when the trades are huffing and puffing.

Peter Nielsen SAIL Magazine, March 2018. Read on SAIL Magazine

Thanks again ATN for the great sun shade you make for our Leopard 43'. We have been cruising the Bahamas for 3 months and use it all the time! What a big difference it has made. You were right.

Frank & Tina W., ATN customer letter (private), May 2026. (private customer letter; no outbound URL)