Facnor TackFurl Wins "Best Innovation: Product" at 2026 Newport for New Products Awards
Newport, RI, September 2026 – Facnor's innovative TackFurl Structural Headsail Furler System has been named "Best Innovation: Product" at the 20th annual Newport for New Products (NFNP) Awards, presented during the 2026 Newport International Boat Show.
The Newport for New Products Awards recognize outstanding new products and technologies that advance the boating industry. TackFurl earned top honors for its unique approach to headsail furling and sail trim optimization.
"Facnor's innovative new TackFurl system allows sailors to tension a furling headsail from the tack, adjusting the drum placement to achieve a better sail shape," said Lydia Mullan, Editor-in-Chief at SAIL Magazine. "This fresh approach to fine-tuning trim is a clever option for getting more from your sails, whatever your performance goals are."
Designed to give sailors greater control over luff tension while maintaining the convenience of a furling headsail, TackFurl introduces a new approach to sail shape adjustment and performance tuning across a wide range of sailing conditions.
The award marks another milestone for Facnor's long history of innovation in sail handling systems and highlights the industry's enthusiasm for solutions that help sailors get more from their rigs and sails.
For more information about the TackFurl range and its innovative design, read our product introduction article: Introducing TackFurl | Structural Headsail Furlers by Facnor.
