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THE OCEAN SCIENCE EXPEDITION IS UNDERWAY
This summer, the ABEL TASMAN, a 75-ft steel-hulled Bermuda Schooner, embarked on a historic journey through the fabled Northwest Passage. UK Sailmakers Norway is proud to be a key partner…
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PROUDLY INDEPENDENT IN A CHANGING INDUSTRY
In the world of sailmaking, three of our top competitors—North Sails, Doyle Sails, and Quantum Sails—have recently merged under the umbrella of North Technology Group (NTG)*. While these…
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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…
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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…
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EXPLORING THE BERCKEMEYER BM49 PILOT HOUSE
Berckemeyer Yachts' BM49 Pilot House, GORRE, was launched and took its inaugural sail this past July, swiftly becoming a sensation and capturing attention with its exceptional sailplan…
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TAFFETA: PROTECTING LAMINATE SAILS FOR EXTENDED PERFORMANCE
Article by Buttons Padin from interviews with Barry Hayes, owner of UK Sailmakers Ireland . Wear and tear can destroy almost any part of your laminate sail. You pad and tape the lifelines…
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A FLY ON THE WALL AT THE 2023 UK MANAGERS MEETING
UK Sailmakers Loft Managers and their families enjoy a wrap-up dinner at Larchmont Yacht Club in New York with special guest, Butch Ulmer. In 2010, I started working with UK Sailmakers on a…
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SPINNAKER DESIGN TECHNICAL BRIEF IN SEAHORSE MAGAZINE
UK Sailmakers is excited to once again feature a sail design technical brief in Seahorse Magazine, known for its coverage of elite sailboat racing and cutting-edge sailing technologies. You…
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VISIT UK SAILMAKERS AT THE 2023 ANNAPOLIS SAILBOAT SHOW
Set sail for the 2023 Annapolis Sailboat Show, a maritime extravaganza unfolding from October 12th to the 15th in Annapolis, Maryland. This premier event draws sailors from around the…
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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…
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FSI OPTIMIZATION FOR HOME GAME ADVANTAGE
Understanding the racing venue can be one of the most significant advantages for a sailor. Home game advantage exists in any sport, but where a field, court or rink might have distinct…
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MASTERING APPARENT WIND
Expert and novice sailors alike use apparent wind. Many sailors believe apparent wind is unworthy of deep consideration and take it for granted because they feel they've already grasped the…
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SUPPORTING SUSTAINABLE SAILCLOTH
Sailmakers working at UK Sailmaker’s network of over 50 lofts and service centers around the world may speak many different languages, but they share one common thread in their approach to…
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WINTER SAILING FROM PANAMA TO FLORIDA
Wherever I'm sailing, I always look for advice from folks who have made the crossing I am about to embark on. This could be as short as an overnight passage from one harbor to the next or a…
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HEAVY WEATHER CREW TRAINING
PROFESSIONAL HEAVY WEATHER SAILING TIPS FROM PAUL EXNER When you’re deep within heavy weather, your crew is either ready, or not — a crew unprepared will suffer human injury and break gear…
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KING 40 CHECKMATE MOVES TO SYDNEY
That’s a wrap! They say the second happiest day for boat owners is when they buy a boat. The happiest, conversely, is when they sell it. While this saying points to the work, time, and…
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OVERCOMING WAVE RESISTANCE
PROFESSIONAL HEAVY WEATHER SAILING TIPS FROM PAUL EXNER When the breeze fills-in, waves build-up to create a lumpy sea-surface that often impedes a boat’s upwind progress, especially when…
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FLEXIBILITY IS THE KEY TO SEAMANSHIP
In a recent article in Sail Magazine’s Seamanship section, Andy Schell, the President of 59° North Sailing, wrote, “My friend and business partner, Nikki Henderson, likes to say that at…
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APPARENT WINDS SAILS WITH UK SAILMAKERS IN THEIR CORNER
UK Sailmakers is proud to partner with Apparent Winds, a global expedition dedicated environmental and cultural preservation while collecting marine research on their 75-foot Alden ketch…
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HEATHER MAHADY NAMED UK SAILMAKERS GENERAL MANAGER
Heather Mahady (front row right) has been named UK Sailmakers International’s new General Manager. Heather has been a sailmaker at UK Sailmakers Northwest for five years and is expanding…
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STAYING IN THE GAME UPWIND
One of the major challenges of any upwind leg, is seeing the big picture and regardless of where you are in the fleet and making the right choices. At any given moment there’s a decision to…
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X-DRIVE SAILS POWER SAILING ACADEMY FARR 65
59º NORTH SAILING is an offshore sailing academy with a fleet of four boats ranging in size from 34 feet to 65 feet. Their largest boat, FALKEN, is a Farr 65 which was newly purchased and…
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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…
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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.…
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