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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…
PODCAST
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…
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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,…
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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Charting the Course for 2026
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…
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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…
LOFT NEWS
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…
LOFT NEWS
UK Sailmakers Belgium Backs a Bold Atlantic Challenge
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…
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Close Races, Crowned Champions: Bundesliga Finals
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.…
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Custom Sonar Sails in Action at the British American Cup
Team racing at the 2 025 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…
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Three Days of High-Calibre Racing in Hong Kong
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…
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2025 Silverrudder Challenge
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…
TECHNIQUE
Small Boats, Smaller Sails — and a Big Boost in Confidence
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…
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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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Lessons Learned on Team Racing
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…
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Meet UK Sailmakers at the 2025 Annapolis Sailboat Show
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…
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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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