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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 making and servicing sails. Simply put, UK Sailmakers is committed to supporting sailing with 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 making and servicing sails. Simply put, UK Sailmakers is committed to supporting sailing with sustainable sailcloth.

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SUPPORTING SUSTAINABLE SAILCLOTH

Sailmakers working at UK Sailmaker’s network of over 50 lofts…

Eric Pesty rings the bell in Victoria in the 2022 R2AK. Image credit - R2AK Facebook Page.

Eric Pesty rings the bell in Victoria in the 2022 R2AK. Image credit - R2AK Facebook Page.

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NEW SOLO SPEED RECORD FOR THE R2AK

Eric Pesty became a fan-favorite in the 2023 Race to…

UK Sailmakers cold front sailing closehauled in waves

UK Sailmakers cold front sailing closehauled in waves

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COLD FRONT SAILING TIPS FROM PAUL EXNER

PROFESSIONAL TIPS AND TACTICS TO LEVERAGE SYNOPTIC WEATHER Every sailor,…

Participants start a race in windy conditions at the 2023 Robie Pierce Regatta. Photo credit – Maureen Koeppel.

Participants start a race in windy conditions at the 2023 Robie Pierce Regatta. Photo credit – Maureen Koeppel.

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ANOTHER GREAT ROBIE PIERCE REGATTA FOR SAILORS WITH DISABILITIES

The first weekend of June, I sailed in the Robie…

Nathalie Criou Stern Shot Bermuda 1 2 2023

Nathalie Criou Stern Shot Bermuda 1 2 2023

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LESSONS LEARNED: LEG 1 OF THE 2023 BERMUDA 1-2

Buttons Padin interviewed singlehanded racer Nathalie Criou (@nathaliecriouracing) after her second-place…

J/111 Raku sails with Mount Baker in the background. Photo by Dennis Pearce.

J/111 Raku sails with Mount Baker in the background. Photo by Dennis Pearce.

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LESSONS LEARNED DOUBLE HANDED RACING

UK Sailmakers continues to produce new episodes of its Lesson’s…

Heavy Weather Crew Training UK Sailmakers - wave crashing over the bow of a boat flying spinnaker

Heavy Weather Crew Training UK Sailmakers - wave crashing over the bow of a boat flying spinnaker

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HEAVY WEATHER CREW TRAINING

PROFESSIONAL HEAVY WEATHER SAILING TIPS FROM PAUL EXNER When you’re…

The Christopher Dragon crew holds their trophies from their overall win at the 2023 Block Island Race.

The Christopher Dragon crew holds their trophies from their overall win at the 2023 Block Island Race.

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CHRISTOPHER DRAGON WINS BLOCK ISLAND RACE

For the second year in a row, Andrew and Linda…

Photograph of a J/133 heavy weather sailing, it's bow is smashing through the crest of a large wave. Overcoming wave resistance

Photograph of a J/133 heavy weather sailing, it's bow is smashing through the crest of a large wave. Overcoming wave resistance

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OVERCOMING WAVE RESISTANCE

PROFESSIONAL HEAVY WEATHER SAILING TIPS FROM PAUL EXNER When the…