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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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,…