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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…
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Dacron Deconstructed: Not All Sailcloth is Equal
It’s one of the oldest truths in sailing: you get what you pay for. Many cruising sailors choose Dacron sails for their affordability, durability, and classic all-white look. But here’s the…
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I’d Give Myself a B+ on This Test
By Adam Loory | Cracked Off and Reaching to Retirement Yesterday I got tested by the wind gods and while I got a passing grade, I bet there will be future pop quizzes. I’m a month into my…
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In Praise of My Lazy Cradle
By Adam Loory | Cracked Off and Reaching to Retirement Besides the auto pilot, the one piece of equipment that makes shorthanded sailing easier and more enjoyable is my Lazy Cradle.…
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Light Air Cruising Sails
By Adam Loory | Cracked Off and Reaching to Retirement After sailing halfway around the world, I think that many people spend too much time preparing for heavy winds and not enough time for…
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Youth T-Shirt Design Contest Closes July 20
Time is running out! Our Youth T-Shirt Design Contest closes July 20th , and we don’t want young creatives to miss their chance to make waves. If you're between the ages of 5 and 18 and…
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Mastering the Mexican Takedown (Kiwi Drop)
Looking to gain an edge at the leeward mark? The Mexican takedown (or Kiwi Drop, depending on where you’re sailing) is a slick, high-reward maneuver that can help you round cleanly, keep…
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Youth T-Shirt Design Contest
Design a Shirt. Make Waves. Inspire the World. UK Sailmakers is launching a global T-shirt design contest for young artists ages 5 to 18. Whether you're sketching by hand, painting in…
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UK Sailmakers Gear is Now Available Online
Shop Now! You Asked—We Delivered. The UK Sailmakers Online Store is now live! We're excited to launch a fresh way for sailors to show their UK Sailmakers pride, with a collection of branded…
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Hail and Farewell
On a ship in the Navy, Hail and Farewell parties blend the arrival of a new member of the wardroom with a send-off for a departing shipmate. In the Racing Rules of Sailng 2025-2028, an…
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When The Wind Shifts…
When the wind shifts, we must change course. My original plan was to set out on my retirement cruise to the South Pacific with my wife Jenni. I spent years getting the boat ready and we…
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Leaving the Country
My first voyage that required clearing into a foreign country was the 24-hour sail from Cape Canaveral, Florida, to West End on Grand Bahama. I had been on many other boats that had gone…
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SILVER AND GOLD FOR UK SAILMAKERS AT J/105 INVITATIONAL
J/105 INFINITY, charging downwind with their new UK Sailmakers spinnaker at the 2025 J/105 Invitational Boqueron Cup. Photo © Jim Miller. The 2025 J/105 Invitational Boqueron Cup, hosted at…
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UK SAILMAKERS’ COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY
UK Sailmakers has been committed to supporting sustainable sailing and addressing the ecological aspects of our industry for decades. With passionate and experienced sailors at the helm of…
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My Sailing Trip Begins
On November 6 th , I started my round-the-world retirement cruise on SOULMATES with friends Perry Burgess and Andrew Graham when we sailed from New Rochelle, N.Y., to Florida. The non-stop…
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My Sailing Background
One of my first sailing memories came from when I was five-years-old. Our family was on a vacation in Hanko, Norway, and the hotel had a sailing instructor with a 20-foot sailboat. George,…
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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…
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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…
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SEASON’S GREETINGS FROM UK SAILMAKERS
As the year draws to a close, we at UK Sailmakers want to thank you for being an integral part of our global sailing community. Your passion and support inspire us every day. We are deeply…
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HOLIDAY SAVINGS ON EWINCHERS
The holidays are just around the corner, and there’s no better time to gear up for smoother, easier sailing. Whether you’re shopping for a sailor in your life or upgrading your own…
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SEASON-READY SAILS
As the sailing season winds down in many parts of the world, now is the time to prepare your boat and sails for the off-season. While racing heats up in the southern hemisphere, autumn and…
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SETTING THE COURSE FOR 2025
The 2024 UK Sailmakers Managers Meeting has wrapped up in Marmaris, Türkiye, under the leadership of UK Sailmakers International President John Bennett. Loft managers, owners, and…
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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…
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VISIT UK SAILMAKERS AT THE 2024 ANNAPOLIS SAILBOAT SHOW
Set sail for the 2024 Annapolis Sailboat Show , a maritime extravaganza unfolding from October 10th to the 14th in Annapolis, Maryland. This premier event draws sailors from around the…
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