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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…

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…

The 2025 UK Sailmakers Managers Meeting has wrapped up in Badalona, Spain, led by UK Sailmakers International President John Bennett. Loft managers, owners, and representatives from across Europe, Australia, Asia, Africa, and North America gathered on the Catalonian coast to…

Team racing at the 2025 British American Cup. Photo © Royal Thames Yacht Club | Freddie Cardew-Smith. The 2025 British American Cup delivered three days of high-intensity team racing, and it was the perfect stage to put our custom-designed mainsail…

Deutsche Segel-Bundesliga finals (October 30 – Nov 1, 2025) hosted by Berlin Yacht Club. Photo © Deutsche Segel-Bundesliga | Photographer IG: @sailingenergy What a way to close the season. After one of the closest, most hard-fought years in the 13-year…

Belgian sailor, Quentin Debois, will attempt to tackle a double solo Atlantic speed record later this year. We’re excited to share that UK Sailmakers Belgium is a proud sponsor of an extraordinary project: Belgian solo sailor Quentin Debois will be…

Black Maggy at the 2025 Silverrudder Challenge. Photo Ⓒ Claus Nicolajsen. Light air dominated this year’s Silverrudder Challenge, presenting a test of patience and perseverance for the 299 singlehanded sailors who set off from Svendborg, Denmark. Of the 299 boats…

The 33rd edition of the China Coast Regatta, organised by the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, delivered three unforgettable days of racing that showcased the best of Hong Kong’s big-boat sailing scene. With a mix of world-class competition, shifting conditions,…

Learning to sail is a rewarding challenge that takes time, especially when you’re young and lightweight. Many beginners start their sailing career in the Optimist dinghy, which has a stable box-shaped hull and a 3.5 sq m spritsail. But for…

Join Mark Wood from UK Sailmakers Miami and other UK Sailmakers loft representatives at the 2025 Annapolis Sailboat Show, happening October 9–12. You’ll find us at Dock F1, ready to talk sails, answer your questions, and provide no-obligation quotes on…

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 slower pace after months of steady racing or cruising.…

Join host Buttons Padin on the 22nd episode of the Lessons Learned podcast by UK Sailmakers, where he dives into the world of team racing with Jack Fenwick, the Sailing Development Manager of the Royal Thames Yacht Club. They discuss…

Used Sails Supporting Local Environmental Efforts in Western Australia When sails reach the end of their racing or cruising life, many face the landfill. But thanks to a chance connection at UK Sailmakers Fremantle, a new “second life” is underway…

As we head into autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s a perfect time for a little reefing refresher. Cooler temperatures and changing winds make it an ideal opportunity to review how to reduce sail efficiently and keep your boat balanced…