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Photograph of J/35 BAD DOG racing in the Chicago Yacht Club’s 2021 Race to Mackinac (Image from the J/35 Class Association Facebook Page) side-by-side with an FSI stress simulation.

Photograph of J/35 BAD DOG racing in the Chicago Yacht Club’s 2021 Race to Mackinac (Image from the J/35 Class Association Facebook Page) side-by-side with an FSI stress simulation.

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FSI OPTIMIZATION FOR HOME GAME ADVANTAGE

Understanding the racing venue can be one of the most…

UK Sailmakers South Africa loft Owner Craig Millar (right) stands with loft Director, Jerome McLoughlin

UK Sailmakers South Africa loft Owner Craig Millar (right) stands 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…

Christopher Dragon sailing upwind with a suit of black UK Sailmakers Titanium sails.

Christopher Dragon sailing upwind with a suit of black UK Sailmakers Titanium sails.

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LOCHER AND WEISS WIN MAJOR OCEAN RACING AWARDS

Christopher Dragon sailing upwind with a suit of black UK…

Swan 45 KATIMA racing at ORC Worlds in Kiel, Germany, with a full UK Sailmakers inventory including Titanium upwind sails. Photo credit: Felix Diemer for ORC.

Swan 45 KATIMA racing at ORC Worlds in Kiel, Germany, with a full UK Sailmakers inventory including Titanium upwind sails. Photo credit: Felix Diemer for ORC.

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SWAN 45 KATIMA SHINES AT ORC WORLDS

Authors: Buttons Padin and Heather Mahady Over the past two…

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Screenshot 2023 09 05 at 10.02.40

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LESSONS LEARNED PASSAGE MAKING

Tune in to Episode Eight of the Lessons Learned Podcast…

Nathalie Criou paired up with Satchel Douglas aboard her Figaro 2, ENVOLEÉ, in the 2023 Ida Lewis Distance Race. Photo credit: Stephen R. Cloutier.

Nathalie Criou paired up with Satchel Douglas aboard her Figaro 2, ENVOLEÉ, in the 2023 Ida Lewis Distance Race. Photo credit: Stephen R. Cloutier.

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IDA LEWIS DISTANCE RACE REPORT

ENVOLEÉ has made a monumental move from the waters of…

CHRISTOPHER DRAGON sails upwind with a UK Sailmakers Titanium headsail and an X-Drive main.

CHRISTOPHER DRAGON sails upwind with a UK Sailmakers Titanium headsail and an X-Drive main.

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MASTERING APPARENT WIND

Expert and novice sailors alike use apparent wind. Many sailors…

Brendan Huffman from UK Sailmakers’ Los Angeles loft recently completed his second Singlehanded Transpacific Race (SHTP), a 2,120-mile course from San Francisco, CA, to Kauai, HI. As he had in 2021, he sailed the race aboard his Santa Cruz 33 SIREN.

Brendan Huffman from UK Sailmakers’ Los Angeles loft recently completed his second Singlehanded Transpacific Race (SHTP), a 2,120-mile course from San Francisco, CA, to Kauai, HI. As he had in 2021, he sailed the race aboard his Santa Cruz 33 SIREN.

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DIVISION WIN FOR SIREN IN SINGLEHANDED TRANSPAC

Brendan Huffman from UK Sailmakers’ Los Angeles loft recently completed…

RESILIENCE Sailing 1

RESILIENCE Sailing 1

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WINTER SAILING FROM PANAMA TO FLORIDA

Wherever I’m sailing, I always look for advice from folks…