World renowned sail designer, Barry Spanier, teamed up with the veteran racer and former PBA World champion, Phil McGain, in 1999, to use their experience in leading edge windsurfing technology and Research and Development to provide the tools to win the Overall World Cup title in 2000. That team went on to win five more titles since 2000, and became one of the premier development groups of today. Barry Spanier and The Team at MauiSails have led developments in all aspects of the sport since 1978, and continue to lead the way today.