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Valentines for Your Favorite (Sailing) Partner
This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating the partnerships that make sailing special—your consistent crew, your co-skipper and the person who always volunteers to pack the kite. We’ve created a collection of sailing-themed valentines to share with the people who keep you…
Old Boat, New Glory
The J/125 Jackknife (GBR) has delivered one of the standout performances of the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race, securing third overall under IRC and victory in IRC Two—powered by a partial UK Sailmakers inventory including Matrix spinnakers and a combination of…
The Protest Playbook: From Hail to Hearing
You’ve witnessed a rule breach on the water. Maybe a boat struck a mark, or forced you to take avoiding action. Now what? Understanding the protest process is essential for every racing sailor, whether you’re filing a protest or defending…
Pure 42 Named European Yacht of the Year 2026
Photo ⓒ Irk Boockhoff | UK Sailmakers Germany The Pure 42 has been named European Yacht of the Year 2026 in the Best Bluewater Cruiser category, marking a major milestone for this striking new aluminium cruiser and firmly positioning it…
Silver and Gold at the 2026 RLIR
Char Chan at the 2026 Royal Langkawi International Regatta. Photo ⓒ Andy Leong. The 22nd Royal Langkawi International Regatta, held from January 20–24 with a practice race on the 19th, delivered a week of thrilling racing under ideal winds and…
Lessons Learned Preparing for the South Pacific
Join host Buttons Padin for the 24th episode of Lessons Learned, the UK Sailmakers podcast series, featuring a very special guest: Adam Loory. After 34 years as General Manager of UK Sailmakers—during which he became a world-class offshore sailor—Adam is…
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 sailmaking, racing, cruising, and sail repair, they bring deep…
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, or even years, wondering how your…
Full Speed West!
Quentin Debois’ Solo Atlantic Speed Record Attempt is Underway On January 6 at 10:59:36 UTC, Belgian solo sailor Quentin Debois crossed the official start line off Cádiz, Spain, launching his attempt to break the solo Atlantic speed record to San…
SEASON’S GREETINGS FROM UK SAILMAKERS
With the holiday season upon us, we at UK Sailmakers are reflecting on the past year. Some may consider it just “another trip around the sun,” but to us, 2025 was more. It was another year of doing what we…
Farr 400 Astra Turns Heads on the Bay
Simon Phillips’ Farr 400, Astra, has been making a splash in the San Francisco sailing scene this year. After being equipped with a brand-new set of Titanium sails from Sylvain Barrielle at UK Sailmakers San Francisco, the Santa Cruz Yacht…
Elevate Your 2026 Sailing Season With Ewincher
The holiday season is the perfect time to upgrade your sailing experience—or give the sailor in your life a gift that makes every moment on the water easier and more enjoyable. There’s no better time to gear up for smoother,…
Lessons Learned From Sailboats to Submarines
Join host Buttons Padin on the 23rd episode of the Lessons Learned podcast by UK Sailmakers, featuring special guest Commander Gregory Storer of the United States Navy. In this extra-special episode, we step outside the world of sailmaking as Commander…
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 Berckemeyer Yacht Design and built in Kiel by the…
Gear Up for the Season with Perfect Gifts for Sailors
Looking for the perfect gift or stocking stuffer for the sailor in your life? UK Sailmakers has you covered with apparel and accessories made for life on and off the water. Whether you’re shopping from your laptop at home or…