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UK Sailmakers Ireland Expands Regional Network Across the UK and Ireland

UK Sailmakers Ireland is delighted to announce a major expansion of our market area and local network. Moving forward, our operations will officially extend to cover Scotland, Wales, and…

June 16, 2026

UK Sailmakers GBR South West team poses together inside their loft

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Falmouth's Finest: Meet UK Sailmakers GBR South West

The Oldest Loft in Our Network Has Just Joined It UK Sailmakers is proud to welcome Penrose Sailmakers of Falmouth, Cornwall to our global network of lofts as UK Sailmakers GBR South West .…

June 8, 2026

Collage introducing Steph Jarvis and Kelly Sears with a map pin on Kemah, TX

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New Faces at UK Sailmakers Texas

UK Sailmakers is pleased to announce an exciting new chapter for our Texas loft , welcoming Kelly Sears and Steph Jarvis to the UK Sailmakers family. With decades of combined experience in…

January 16, 2026

Pure 42 cruiser-racer sailing at sunset under full mainsail and jib

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UK Sailmakers Germany Powers Pure 42 Launch

The maiden voyage of the new Pure 42 TOM KYLE marks an exciting milestone for Pure Yachts—and for UK Sailmakers Germany , the team behind the yacht’s complete sail inventory. Designed by…

November 30, 2025

Sailor working the foredeck in red foul-weather gear on an offshore solo racer

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UK Sailmakers Belgium Backs a Bold Atlantic Challenge

Belgian sailor, Quentin Debois, will attempt to tackle a double solo Atlantic speed record later this year. We’re excited to share that UK Sailmakers Belgium is a proud sponsor of an…

November 7, 2025

Volunteers in hi-vis vests filling a recycled-sailcloth bag with garden cuttings

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From Rags to Riches

Used Sails Supporting Local Environmental Efforts in Western Australia When sails reach the end of their racing or cruising life, many face the landfill. But thanks to a chance connection…

September 26, 2025

J/70 crew hiking hard under sponsor banners at the Deutsche Segel-Bundesliga in Kiel

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UK Sailmakers Germany on Course

UK Sailmakers Germany on Course as the Official Sailmaker of the Deutsche Segel-Bundesliga This season marks an exciting milestone: the debut of UK Sailmakers one-design sails in the…

August 22, 2025

Two sailors hoisting a mainsail stitched with the UK Sailmakers burgee logo at the dock

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UK San Diego: Sales Representative

We're looking for a motivated and personable individual to join UK Sailmakers San Diego. This role includes sail and canvas sales, customer service, onboard measurements, installations, and…

June 25, 2025

Blue, yellow and white spinnaker laid out across the UK Miami loft floor

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UK Miami: Sewist and Loft Floor Worker

UK Sailmakers Miami, located in the Coconut Grove area, is seeking a motivated individual to join our team! We’re looking for someone who enjoys hands-on work, can sew, assist on the loft…

May 2, 2025

Two sailmakers marking up a mainsail on the loft floor with pencil and measuring tape

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UK Northeast: Loft Floor Manager

We’re looking for an experienced sailmaker to head up our loft floor staff at the UK Sailmakers Northeast loft, located in Mamaroneck New York. This is a hands-on leadership role that…

April 20, 2025

UK Sailmakers representative in a company shirt looking up the mast on a sailboat

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UK Northeast: Sales Representative

UK Sailmakers Northeast is seeking a Sales Representative to serve the Metro New York area. The ideal candidate will be an experienced racer with strong communication and sales skills. This…

March 16, 2025

UK Sailmakers loft worker in a company polo operating a sailmaking machine on the floor

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UK Fremantle: Sailmaker

UK Sailmakers Fremantle is looking for a new team member to join our busy sail loft in Fremantle, Australia. We’re seeking a motivated individual who is interested in a hands-on career in…

February 21, 2025

Rigger fitting sail slides to a mast track in bright sunlight

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NEW LOFT IN FRANCE FOR UK SAILMAKERS

Written by Élodie Racon of UK Sailmakers France. Cliquez ici pour lire l'article en français For over 10 years, PSL Gréement has been established at the Navy Service port, specializing in…

January 22, 2025

Rigger fitting sail slides to a mast track in bright sunlight

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NOUVEAU VOILERIE EN FRANCE POUR UK SAILMAKERS

Écrit par Élodie Racon de UK Sailmakers France. Click here for the English version. Depuis plus de 10 ans, PSL Gréement, est implanté sur le port Navy Service, la société est spécialisée…

January 22, 2025

Toronto Boat Show promo graphic for UK Sailmakers Ontario at booth 1764

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VISIT UK SAILMAKERS AT THE 2025 TORONTO BOAT SHOW

The Toronto International Boat Show is back for 2025 at the Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place! Running from Saturday, January 18 through Sunday, January 26, this exciting event brings…

January 16, 2025

Young woman sits on a stone path beside a cream sailcloth tote with a red sunburst design.

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FASHIONING SUSTAINABILITY AT UK SAILMAKERS

Spotlight on Kemily Kneeland In a world where innovation and sustainability go hand-in-hand and creativity and artistry can blend in sailmaking UK Sailmakers Door County (John McMahon’s…

October 7, 2024

Two UK Sailmakers Chesapeake staff members posing in loft-branded gear

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UK SAILMAKERS CHESAPEAKE ARE MAKING WAVES

We're thrilled to unveil the latest addition to the UK Sailmakers group: UK Sailmakers Chesapeake! Led by the dynamic duo, Ant and Antigua Steward, our newest location is now open at…

April 30, 2024

Classic gaff-rigged Shannon One Design dinghy sailing past a yellow racing mark

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UK SAILMAKERS IRELAND UNVEILS NEW SHANNON ONE DESIGN SAILS

UK Sailmakers Ireland is pleased to announce the launch of their new design for the Shannon One Design class, now available for purchase from their Cork sail loft . UK Sailmakers Ireland…

April 30, 2024

Sailor hiking hard on a one-design dinghy during cold-weather racing on a lake

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ONE-DESIGN SAIL DEVELOPMENT BY UK SAILMAKERS

UK Sailmakers Chicago (UKC) has been successful in developing competitive, championship-level sails for one-design classes in the USA. Currently, UKC is producing sails that are winning…

February 22, 2024

UK Sailmakers South Africa loft owner Craig Millar (right) with loft director Jerome McLoughlin

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UK SAILMAKERS EXPANDS TO SOUTH AFRICA

Craig Millar Sails is the latest addition to the UK Sailmakers group, now known as UK Sailmakers South Africa. Based in Durban, this sail loft is gearing up and expanding to meet the new…

September 24, 2023

Linjett 39 sailing close-hauled under grey X-Drive® mainsail and jib, coastal hills behind

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Two Companies Dedicated to Quality Boats and Sails

Cut from the same bolt of cloth. While the global market for recreational marine products may seem pretty large...sometimes it really isn’t. Here’s a story about two companies that have…

February 13, 2023

Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show graphic, February 15-19, 2023

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VISIT UK MIAMI AT THE MIAMI BOAT SHOW

This year UK SAILMAKERS MIAMI will be at Miami International Boat Show February 15-19, 2023. Visit us at booth MPM-45. This is just north of the Miami Heat Arena at the sailboat exhibits.…

February 2, 2023

Looking up an Arcona 465's carbon X-Drive® jib showing its partial taffeta reinforcement

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TWO MIDWEST LOFTS JOIN UK SAILMAKERS

UK Sailmakers, a global network of over 50 sail lofts and service centers, is pleased to announce that two mid-west U.S. sailmakers are now part of the UK Chicago group of lofts in the…

February 2, 2023

2023 Toronto Boat Show promo graphic for UK Sailmakers booth 1783

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TORONTO BOAT SHOW: FIND UK SAILMAKERS AT BOOTH 1783

The live, in-person Toronto International Boat Show is back at the Encare Centre. The show starts Friday, Jan. 20 and runs through Sunday, January 29. Because of Covid, the show was a…

January 20, 2023

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