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Tips on Purchasing Used Sails
Purchasing a brand new sail should be a rewarding experience, like applying a fresh coat of varnish on your teak or rerigging with new sheets and halyards. For those on a budget (i.e. “most…
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Boat to Bag: How to Pack Your Sails Like a Pro
If you’re bringing your sails into the loft for service or storage using a drawstring sail bag, you may be staring at that gold UK Sailmakers bag that’s been stashed below deck for months,…
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6 Tips For Winter Sail Service
As sailors across the Northern Hemisphere enter autumn, many are wrapping up their sailing season. For some, November and December mean hauling out for the winter; for others, it’s simply a…
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Join the UK Sailmakers Group
Are you interested in joining a strong, collaborative, and globally connected group of independent sailmaking lofts? UK Sailmakers International (UKI) offers powerful resources,…
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Tips for Photographing Sailboats
Everyone loves a great photo of a sailboat—especially if it’s theirs. At the same time, we’ve all seen our share of shots that end up as nothing more than tiny white triangles on the…
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Join the Crew: Career Openings at UK Sailmakers
Sailing isn’t just a passion—it’s a profession. At UK Sailmakers, we’re proud to be one of the most respected and established names in sailmaking worldwide. Whether you're a seasoned…
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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…
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5 Tips to Label Your Sails Like a Pro
Smart Systems for Smarter Sailing Whether you're racing offshore or managing a charter boat with a deep sail inventory, one of the simplest ways to boost efficiency and reduce mistakes is…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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HOW TO BUY A SAIL - 10 QUESTIONS TO ANSWER
Buying a new sail should be an exciting and straightforward experience—not an overwhelming or confusing one. With so many options available, it can be tough to know where to start. Whether…
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15 TIPS FOR GETTING INTO LOCAL RACING
Entering the local racing scene can be both exciting and intimidating, especially for those new to the sport. However, with the right approach and mindset, even beginners can find…
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COLD FRONT SAILING TIPS FROM PAUL EXNER
PROFESSIONAL TIPS AND TACTICS TO LEVERAGE SYNOPTIC WEATHER Every sailor, without exception, will experience a shift in the wind’s direction as they sail near or through a Cold Front — the…
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PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS: 5 TIPS FOR REVERSE PHRF RACING
Every dog has its day, and pursuit racing is an excellent way to make all competitors feel like they have skin in the game. Pursuit racing, commonly called reverse handicap racing, is a…
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COMEBACK HACKS
We've all been over early and had to restart after the fleet has sailed away or we have to comeback from missing a big shift. Mike Considine of UK Sailmakers Chicago offers some great…
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HOW TO CLAW YOUR WAY BACK INTO THE RACE
Unfortunately, there have been a few times where I have not had a great start or sailed a bad first beat and have found myself in deep positions in the fleet. In most cases, I have been…
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Spinnaker String Takedown
The Stretch-and-Blow Spinnaker Douse allows you to sail practically right up to the leeward the mark with the sail drawing fully. When it is time to drop the spinnaker, the pole is eased to…
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How to Center your Rig
The first and most important step in tuning the rig is to get the tip of the mast over the center of the boat. If the mast is off to one side, even just a little, it will cause the boat to…
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Gaining Extra Height With Inhaulers
Barry H ayes of UK Sailmakers Hong Kong For decades, most top racing boats had great big overlapping headsails, which develop a lot of power as the overlap of the main by the genoa slows…
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How to Rig an Outboard Sheet
For years UK Sailmakers has been helping sailors learn the racing rules of sailing with our animated Rules Quiz program. Now we are taking on teaching sail trim and sail handing with a new…
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Tips for Better Anchoring Techniques
The three-strand rope snubber becomes a shock absorber. By Darren Seltzer who is sailing around the world with his wife Amanda on their Amel Sharki, a 39-foot ketch. For those seeking to…
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