Racing Sails
UK Sailmakers creates racing sails for all kinds of boats, sailors, and budgets. Using advanced computer modeling and analysis, our sail designers craft sails that deliver speed, control, and reliability under the demands of the race course. Whether you’re competing in a one-design fleet or pursuing offshore racing, our cutting-edge materials and construction—including Titanium membranes, X-Drive® load-path reinforced laminates, and Matrix® spinnakers—help every sail perform at its peak. From optimized shape retention to precise power delivery, UK Sailmakers racing sails combine proven engineering with innovation, so you can focus on sailing fast and smart.
For the ultimate in upwind and reaching performance, discover our ISL (Integrated Structural Luff) technology and see how it can be a game-changing addition to your headsail inventory, now available for jibs, code zeros, and select specialty sails.
Racing Mainsails
Your mainsail is the most tireless worker on your boat. Whether crossing the starting line in a drifter or reefed down in 30 knots, the same mainsail needs to hold a fast shape. No matter what construction system or cloth material is used, all of our racing mains are custom designed for your boat and the conditions you typically race in.
Racing Genoas, and Jibs
Customizing your racing headsail inventory will improve your boat’s performance around the buoys and during distance races. Having the right sized and shaped headsail for the conditions will always be faster. Your local UK Sailmaker works with you to build a headsail inventory that works for your racing requirements as well as budget.
Matrix Racing Spinnakers
Just as with headsails, an inventory of spinnakers (be they symmetrical or asymmetrical) is necessary to best cover the range of wind speeds and wind angles you will be racing in. Work with your local UK Sailmaker to determine which sails will serve you best.
ISL Sail Technology
ISL (Integrated Structural Luff) technology is now available as an upgrade on new X-Drive® and Titanium headsails or Code Zeros. ISL sails are designed to improve upwind and reaching performance across a range of conditions.
Racing Specialty Sails
Code Zeros, Flying Sails, Flying Jibs, Jib Topsails, and Staysails are available from UK Sailmakers. Click here to learn the difference between these different reaching sails.
One-Design Racing Sails
Winning one-design racing sails requires time in the class to figure out what shapes are fast and how to tune the boat over a range of wind conditions. While we don’t make sails for all one-design classes, the ones we are involved in have winners with our sails.
Storm Sails
There are three sails classified as storm sails: the heavy weather jib, the storm jib, and the storm trysail. All three are essential for boats heading offshore.
Racing Options and Accessories
Since many club and regional racers use one set of sails for both racing and cruising, many of the options and accessories are popular for all sailors. If fact, shorthanded racers and cruising couples have similar sail-handling needs.
Why buy from UK Sailmakers?
With more than 75 years of sailmaking experience, we offer sailing and design knowledge of our worldwide group from local experts who ensure top service after the sale. We provide genuine craftsmanship and are backed up by our lofts.
Where to buy your Racing Sails
You can reach out to your local UK Sailmakers Loft here or simply submit the Get a Quote form to get the process started. Someone from your nearest UK Sailmakers loft will be back to you shortly to discuss what sail works best for your boat, your sailing conditions, and your budget.