UK Sailmakers
Founded in 1946, UK Sailmakers is one of the world’s most established groups of sailmakers, with nearly 50 lofts and service centers. Our cruising and racing sails are made with the most advanced design technologies and materials, while maintaining our commitment to sustainable practices and environmental responsibility. Owned by local sailors, our lofts retain the personal touch and provide quick, high-quality service along with well-designed, long-lasting sails.
Latest UK Sailmakers News
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: 2025 VOLVO LADIES HELM
GENERATIONS at the Volvo Ladies Helm 2025. Photo © RHKYC / Vivian Ngan. In celebration of International Women’s Day, female sailors took center stage at the Volvo Ladies Helm 2025 event, hosted by the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club (RHKYC).…
CONTRAST COUNTS: MAKE YOUR SAIL NUMBERS SEEN
2025 L30 North American Championship. Photo © L30 International Class Association & Anastasia Kolesnichenko. Perhaps one of the more overlooked sections of the Racing Rules of Sailing is Appendix G1.2, which addresses the display of sail numbers. With the increasing…
The Perfect Day on the Water
For most of my sailing life, while I was racing, I always said, “Winning a sailboat race was the most fun you could have – with your clothes on.” There was performance sailing. There were all your friends. There were…
SOULMATES Design Details – How To Turn A Racer Into A Fast Ocean Cruiser
SOULMATES is a unique performance cruiser. Most cruising sailors would turn away from her because of her eight-foot draft, powerful sail plan, small tankage and tiller steering. She is spritely to sail and care has to be taken to adjust…
A NEW APPROACH TO DISTANCE RACE STARTS
A Different Way to Start a Distance Race is Needed–Here’s Why A different way to start a distance race is needed because distance racing is a completely different breed of cat than the average 8-10 mile around the buoys day…
FIVE DIVISION WINS FOR UK SAILMAKERS AT GBRW 2025
Geographe Bay Race Week 2025 was a resounding success, with UK Sailmakers Fremantle customers claiming victory in five divisions. Geoff Bishop, owner of UK Sailmakers Fremantle, was thrilled with the event, celebrating both the outstanding performance of UK sails and…
Careers
Sales Representative UK Sailmakers Northeast
UK Sailmakers, based in Portchester, NY, is looking for a sales representative to cover the NY-Metro Area. He or she must be able to race on all levels of boats and have selling skills. Interested? Send resumes to Loft General…
Floor Manager UK Sailmakers Northeast
UK Sailmakers in Portchester, NY, is looking to hire a floor manager to head up a staff of five. Sailmaking and administrative skills are required. Interested? Send resumes to Emmett Dickheiser of UK Sailmakers New York at: emmett@uksailmakers.com
Sewer and Floor Work
UK Sailmakers Miami, located in Coconut Grove area, is looking for a candidate who can sew and work on the floor, while working well with others! This opening is for a person who is interested in helping to build and…