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IT’S NOT OVER ‘TIL IT’S OVER
I used to tell my mother about the great starts I would have racing various sailboats. She would respond, “That’s nice, but were you at the finish?” Not hurtful as much as thought provoking. Great starts are good, but sailboat…
MERMAID REGATTA WIN FOR J/105 BON BON
This summer, the Galveston Bay Women’s Championship Series brought together some of the most skilled female sailors in Texas, showcasing their talents in a series of five events over June, July, and August. The series, hosted by a collaboration between…
THE OCEAN SCIENCE EXPEDITION IS UNDERWAY
This summer, the ABEL TASMAN, a 75-ft steel-hulled Bermuda Schooner, embarked on a historic journey through the fabled Northwest Passage. UK Sailmakers Norway is proud to be a key partner in the 2024 Northwest Passage Ocean Science Expedition, providing sails…
LESSONS LEARNED ON SAFETY AT SEA
Tune in to the fifteenth episode of the Lessons Learned Podcast series by UK Sailmakers, hosted by Buttons Padin and featuring special guest Dick York. Dick is a passionate advocate for Safety at Sea, continually researching the latest techniques and…
ONE DESIGN WIN AT OK DINGHY OPEN
UK Sailmakers Denmark is proud to announce the success of our One Design sails at the 2024 OK Dinghy DM Open, held earlier this month at Køge Sailing Club. This event, a highlight of the OK Dinghy sailing calendar, featured…
PROUDLY INDEPENDENT IN A CHANGING INDUSTRY
In the world of sailmaking, three of our top competitors—North Sails, Doyle Sails, and Quantum Sails—have recently merged under the umbrella of North Technology Group (NTG)*. While these companies assure that business will continue as usual, we at UK Sailmakers…
VOLVO CORK WEEK CHAMPIONS
Volvo Cork Week Recap: July 15-19, 2024 Volvo Cork Week, held from July 15-19, saw fantastic performances from UK Sailmakers Ireland customers. This year’s event was a resounding success, featuring over 120 boats. The Royal Cork Yacht Club, welcomed teams…
LESSONS LEARNED WITH CHRISTIAN WILLIAMS
Tune in to the fourteenth episode of the Lessons Learned Podcast series by UK Sailmakers, hosted by Brendan Huffman and featuring special guest Christian Williams. Listen as he recounts his 1979 Fastnet race experience, sailing trips to Bermuda and Hawaii,…
THE FUN RACE TO HAWAII IS UNDERWAY
Earlier this month, many UK Sailmakers customers embarked on the 2024 Pacific Cup Race, setting sail from San Francisco to the Kaneohe Yacht Club in Oahu. Competitors crossed under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge with three start dates, (July 15th,…
2024 COLORS REGATTA RECAP
Columbia Yacht Club COLORS Regatta The Columbia Yacht Club COLORS Regatta, held on June 1-2, featured a mix of moderate and light, building conditions. UK Chicago sails customers made a strong showing across several one-design and distance racing fleets. Since…
UK CHICAGO ONE DESIGN SAILS HAVE PROVEN RESULTS
Small One-Designs off to a Great Start this Early Summer The early summer sailing season has kicked off with impressive results for UK Chicago sails in various small one-design events. From dominating the first Women’s MC National Championship to excelling…
SILVER AND GOLD FOR FARR 30 CONSENSUS
Congratulations to Farr 30, CONSENSUS, for their great performance at the 2024 ORC Double Handed Worlds held in Norway from June 11-13, 2024! With a brand new sail inventory from UK Sailmakers Sweden, including carbon X-Drive upwind sails and Matrix…
UK CUSTOMERS DOMINATE IN THE WINDY CITY
The 2024 Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series in Chicago, held from June 7-9, featured three days of thrilling sailing conditions. On Friday, June 7th, strong winds and big gusts tested the sailors. Saturday, June 8th, brought a light to…
BUTCH ULMER JOINS NATIONAL SAILING HALL OF FAME
We are thrilled to announce that Charles “Butch” Ulmer, has been inducted into the 2024 Sailing Hall of Fame! Butch’s passion for sailing was nurtured from a young age, with his father, Charles “Buster” Ulmer, founding Ulmer Sails on City…
BIG WIN FOR BIG APPLE III IN KOREA
Farr 45, BIG APPLE III, claimed victory in ORC Division I at the 19th Busan Super Cup International Yacht Race earlier this month. The event was a part of the 2024 Asia Sailing Festival which ran from April 25th to…