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BITTER ENDER, SWEET VICTORY FOR WEISS AND FITZPATRICK
Two of three podium positions for this double hander were powered by UK Sailmakers. The Bitter Ender Race, co-hosted by Larchmont Yacht Club and the Storm Trysail on Saturday, October 19, was aptly named for most years. Mid-October conditions on…
LESSONS LEARNED ON SHANNON ONE DESIGN
Join us for the sixteenth episode of Lessons Learned, UK Sailmakers’ podcast series hosted by Buttons Padin, featuring special guest David Dickson. In this episode, David discusses the history of the Shannon One Design—a unique wooden boat crafted for the…
UK SAILMAKERS ON TOP AT 2024 CHINA COAST REGATTA
The Volvo China Coast Regatta 2024, hosted by the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club from October 11–13, delivered three days of exhilarating racing in classic Hong Kong autumn conditions. The 31-boat fleet battled strong monsoon breezes across six divisions, and…
KATIMA FINISHES 1-1-1 AT ROLEX SWAN CUP 2024
When Jan Opländer purchased his Swan 54, it was originally for cruising the Mediterranean. The yacht’s spacious interior, complete with modern comforts like a washing machine, combined with a sleek deck and hydraulic stern platform, made it the perfect vessel…
ANOTHER BIG WIN FOR ROPE DOCK ATARA
Late last month, the 1720 Sportsboat Southern Championships took place at Lough Derg Yacht Club in County Tipperary, bringing together some of the best sailing talent in Ireland. Among the standout competitors was Ross McDonald and the crew of ROPE…
VISIT UK SAILMAKERS AT THE 2024 ANNAPOLIS SAILBOAT SHOW
Set sail for the 2024 Annapolis Sailboat Show, a maritime extravaganza unfolding from October 10th to the 14th in Annapolis, Maryland. This premier event draws sailors from around the world, offering an exclusive peek at all the latest in sailing…
FASHIONING SUSTAINABILITY AT UK SAILMAKERS
Spotlight on Kemily Kneeland In a world where innovation and sustainability go hand-in-hand and creativity and artistry can blend in sailmaking UK Sailmakers Door County (John McMahon’s Scandia Canvas Works in Wisconsin) is proud to support projects that combine creativity…
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,…