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RESULTS
DUCK OR TACK? NAVIGATING CROSSING SITUATIONS
Overcoming the Fear of Ducking In the competitive world of sailing, irrational fears of ducking another boat have caused sailors to lose valuable positions on the racecourse. Whether…
RESULTS
COCKBURN SOUND RACE REPORT
In the sun-soaked waters off Western Australia, the 66th Cockburn Sound Regatta wrapped up the 2023 sailing season with four days of excellent racing. Among the standout performers was…
PODCAST
LESSONS LEARNED SHORTHANDED SAILING
Tune in to the tenth episode of the Lessons Learned Podcast series by UK Sailmakers, featuring Stefan Voss of UK Sailmakers Germany. In this episode, Stefan explores the growing popularity…
COMPANY
EXPLORING THE BERCKEMEYER BM49 PILOT HOUSE
Berckemeyer Yachts' BM49 Pilot House, GORRE, was launched and took its inaugural sail this past July, swiftly becoming a sensation and capturing attention with its exceptional sailplan…
PODCAST
LESSONS LEARNED SAILING SINGLEHANDED TRANSPAC
Tune into the ninth episode of the Lessons Learned Podcast series by UK Sailmakers, featuring Brendan Huffman as he shares his journey competing in his second Singlehanded Transpacific Race…
COMPANY
TAFFETA: PROTECTING LAMINATE SAILS FOR EXTENDED PERFORMANCE
Article by Buttons Padin from interviews with Barry Hayes, owner of UK Sailmakers Ireland . Wear and tear can destroy almost any part of your laminate sail. You pad and tape the lifelines…
LOFT NEWS
TEAM REBELLA: WOMEN IN PERFORMANCE SAILING
Team Rebella at the 2023 Masters' Race Knidos Cup in Türkiye. In the male-dominated world of sailing, a powerful force is making waves and challenging the status quo. Team Rebella, an…
RESULTS
SEAWOLF 2 TRIUMPHS AT THE 2023 VOLVO CHINA COAST REGATTA
SEAWOLF 2 at the 2023 Volvo China Coast Regatta. Image credit: Guy Nowell The 31st edition of the Volvo China Coast Regatta, held from October 13th to 15th, witnessed a thrilling showdown…
COMPANY
A FLY ON THE WALL AT THE 2023 UK MANAGERS MEETING
UK Sailmakers Loft Managers and their families enjoy a wrap-up dinner at Larchmont Yacht Club in New York with special guest, Butch Ulmer. In 2010, I started working with UK Sailmakers on a…
COMPANY
SPINNAKER DESIGN TECHNICAL BRIEF IN SEAHORSE MAGAZINE
UK Sailmakers is excited to once again feature a sail design technical brief in Seahorse Magazine, known for its coverage of elite sailboat racing and cutting-edge sailing technologies. You…
COMPANY
VISIT UK SAILMAKERS AT THE 2023 ANNAPOLIS SAILBOAT SHOW
Set sail for the 2023 Annapolis Sailboat Show, a maritime extravaganza unfolding from October 12th to the 15th in Annapolis, Maryland. This premier event draws sailors from around the…
COMPANY
UK SAILMAKERS EXPANDS TO SOUTH AFRICA
Craig Millar Sails is the latest addition to the UK Sailmakers group, now known as UK Sailmakers South Africa. Based in Durban, this sail loft is gearing up and expanding to meet the new…
COMPANY
FSI OPTIMIZATION FOR HOME GAME ADVANTAGE
Understanding the racing venue can be one of the most significant advantages for a sailor. Home game advantage exists in any sport, but where a field, court or rink might have distinct…
RESULTS
LOCHER AND WEISS WIN MAJOR OCEAN RACING AWARDS
Christopher Dragon sailing upwind with a suit of black UK Sailmakers Titanium sails. The Long Island Sound’s traditional end-of-the-year distance race is Stamford Yacht Club’s Vineyard Race…
RESULTS
IDA LEWIS DISTANCE RACE REPORT
ENVOLEÉ has made a monumental move from the waters of San Francisco Bay to her new home, racing on the Eastern Seaboard. Owner, Nathalie Criou, is no stranger to sailing in various venues,…
PODCAST
LESSONS LEARNED PASSAGE MAKING
Tune in to Episode Eight of the Lessons Learned Podcast series by UK Sailmakers featuring Tripp Brower, Captain of SV RESILIENCE and Executive Director of the non-profit Apparent Winds. In…
RESULTS
SWAN 45 KATIMA SHINES AT ORC WORLDS
Authors: Buttons Padin and Heather Mahady Over the past two decades, the difference between boats with all or mostly professional crews and Corinthian sailors has become increasingly…
COMPANY
MASTERING APPARENT WIND
Expert and novice sailors alike use apparent wind. Many sailors believe apparent wind is unworthy of deep consideration and take it for granted because they feel they've already grasped the…
COMPANY
SUPPORTING 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…
RESULTS
DIVISION WIN FOR SIREN IN SINGLEHANDED TRANSPAC
Brendan Huffman from UK Sailmakers’ Los Angeles loft recently completed his second Singlehanded Transpacific Race (SHTP), a 2,120-mile course from San Francisco, CA, to Kauai, HI. As he had…
COMPANY
WINTER SAILING FROM PANAMA TO FLORIDA
Wherever I'm sailing, I always look for advice from folks who have made the crossing I am about to embark on. This could be as short as an overnight passage from one harbor to the next or a…
RESULTS
NEW SOLO SPEED RECORD FOR THE R2AK
Eric Pesty became a fan-favorite in the 2023 Race to Alaska (R2AK), embarking on the incredible 750-nautical-mile race singlehanded, for the second time as Team Pestou. The R2AK is a two…
RESULTS
ANOTHER GREAT ROBIE PIERCE REGATTA FOR SAILORS WITH DISABILITIES
The first weekend of June, I sailed in the Robie Pierce One-Design Regatta for sailors with disabilities. New York’s Larchmont and American Yacht Clubs have jointly run this event that…
TECHNIQUE
COLD FRONT SAILING TIPS FROM PAUL EXNER
PROFESSIONAL TIPS AND TACTICS TO LEVERAGE SYNOPTIC WEATHER Every sailor, without exception, will experience a shift in the wind’s direction as they sail near or through a Cold Front — the…
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