Forward Watersports is a specialist platform dedicated to watersports equipment.
Who are we?
A specialist platform for watersports
Forward Watersports selects and distributes brands designed for boats, sailors, clubs and riders.
Our role is simple: to make choosing the right equipment clearer, more reliable and better suited to real use.
We come from the field. Our products are selected with a culture of practice, compatibility, durability and useful performance.
Our mission
Better equipment. More time on the water.
We want to help every user find the right equipment.
A good product must protect the gear, improve the experience and remain consistent with the sailor’s level, boat and frequency of use.
Whether it is about giving a boat a second life, equipping a club fleet or preparing for a more committed session, Forward Watersports highlights practical solutions.
Our selection
What you can find at Forward Watersports
A selection built around three needs: the boat, the user and the watersports structure.
For the boat
Protect, maintain and upgrade your boat.
Sails, covers, trampolines, rudder and daggerboard bags, sail bags, protections and accessories to maintain and improve your boat.
For the sailor
Gain comfort, safety and efficiency on the water.
Buoyancy aids, helmets, harnesses, technical clothing, gloves, shoes, sunglasses and bags.
For riders
Gear up for more committed sessions without compromising on protection.
Protection gear, technical clothing, bags and accessories designed for demanding watersports.
For clubs
Make fleet management easier with robust and clearly identifiable equipment.
Robust, visible solutions designed for fleets, sailing schools and intensive use.
Our brands
Complementary expertise in one place
Forward Watersports brings together several specialist brands with one shared goal: offering the right product for the right use.
Sails, covers, trampolines, bags and accessories for catamarans, dinghies and clubs.
Protection gear, technical clothing and equipment for sailors and riders.
Spinnakers, reachers, Code 0 and downwind sails for different boats.
Sails and accessories for dinghies, sailing schools and leisure sailing.
Useful innovation
From technical design to enjoyment on the water
At Forward Watersports, innovation must always serve a real purpose: better boat protection, easier preparation, improved sensations and longer equipment life.
Square-top sails
Innovation: modern square-top cut, 3D modelling, Head Twist Control, high-performance fabrics and adjustable batten tensioner.
Benefit: more control, more sensations and a refreshed boat without changing your support.
Protective covers
Innovation: UV-resistant fabric, lightweight design, quick installation and water drainage.
Benefit: a better-protected boat, less sun exposure and easier preparation before sailing.
Trampolines
Innovation: UV-resistant mesh fabric, reinforced zones and practical pockets depending on the model.
Benefit: a durable, comfortable trampoline suited to intensive sport catamaran use.
Rudder and daggerboard bags
Innovation: padded, compartmented covers adapted to several models.
Benefit: better protection for appendages during transport, storage and travel.
Sail bags
Innovation: extendable zip, long useful length, storage areas and ventilation.
Benefit: a better-protected sail, easier to transport and stored with its accessories.
Hull cradles
Innovation: foldable, resistant cradles designed for sport catamarans.
Benefit: a simple protection solution to place, store or work on the boat more easily.
Our technical heritage
A product culture rooted in Forward Sailing
Forward Watersports builds on the historic expertise of Forward Sailing.
Since 2007, this product culture has been built around equipment for catamarans, dinghies, clubs and demanding sailors.
This technical foundation now helps us select coherent, reliable products adapted to the real constraints of sailing.
Forward symbol
Why the bull?
A direct reference to our square-top sails.
The bull refers to the squared shape at the top of our sails, known as the head or square top.
This shape helps catch more wind, improve power control and enhance sensations on the water.
It is a simple symbol: more technical design in the service of sailing enjoyment.
Sustainability
Protect, extend, repurpose
For us, sustainability starts with use: protecting equipment, extending its life and avoiding unnecessary replacements.
Commitment to the planet
Forward Sailing commits to donating 1% of its annual turnover to approved associations working for climate protection.
Annual supplier audit
Each year, we audit our suppliers to check that they remain aligned with our values and requirements.
Second life for materials
Some old sails can be repurposed into bags or practical products, depending on their condition and the possibilities for reuse.
Sustainability first comes from use
Recycling polyester hulls, aluminium masts and beams remains complex. A real sustainable approach also means keeping a boat for longer, equipping it properly and replacing only what needs to be replaced.
A cover protects a boat. A bag protects a sail. A padded cover extends the life of appendages. A suitable sail can bring back enjoyment without replacing the whole boat.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do you have a question about Forward Watersports, our brands or how to choose the right equipment? Here are the answers to the most common questions.
Forward Watersports is a multi-brand watersports platform. We select equipment for boats, sailors, clubs and riders.
Forward Watersports is the global website universe. Forward Sailing is the group’s historic brand, specialised in sails, covers, trampolines, bags and accessories for catamarans, dinghies and clubs.
You can find equipment for boats, sailors and riders: sails, covers, trampolines, bags, helmets, buoyancy aids, harnesses, technical clothing, accessories and club equipment.
The right equipment depends on your boat, level, frequency of use and objective. If in doubt, contact us with your boat model or use case.
Compatibility depends on the model, year, rig and sometimes previous modifications made to the boat. Always check the product information. If you are unsure, send us the details of your boat before ordering.
Many boats can regain enjoyment with suitable equipment: a more modern sail, a protective cover, a new trampoline, a padded cover or a well-designed bag.
The bull refers to the squared shape at the top of some sails, known as the head or square top. This shape helps exploit more sail area and symbolises Forward Sailing’s technical approach.
Yes. Part of the selection is designed for clubs, sailing schools and intensive use: training sails, visible equipment, protections, bags and robust accessories.
Yes. For a club need, a fleet, a precise compatibility question, a volume request or an event project, you can contact us. We will guide you towards the most coherent solution.
Our approach is practical first: protecting equipment, extending its life, avoiding unnecessary replacements and promoting second-life solutions when possible.
Some used sails can be repurposed into bags or practical products, depending on their condition, the available materials and the possibilities for reuse.
Contact us with your boat model, your practice, your level and your need. The more precise your request is, the more effectively we can guide you.
Need advice?
We help you choose the right equipment
Are you hesitating between several products? Are you unsure whether an item matches your boat, your practice or your frequency of use?
Tell us your boat, your need and your objective. We will help you find the most suitable solution.