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Colin Fitzpatrick & Andrew Weiss won this year’s Bitter Ender sailing Weiss’ 29’ J/88, ONE TOO MANY. Photo by Cynthia Parthemos.

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

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…

Cape 31, TAI CHI, at the 2024 Volvo China Coast Regatta. Photo Ⓒ RHKYC / Guy Nowell.

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…

Swan 54 KATIMA at the 2024 Rolex Swan Cup in Porto Cervo, Italy. Photo Ⓒ Max Ranchi.

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…

ROPE DOCK ATARA leads the fleet at the 1720 Sportsboat Southern Championships this September. Photo Ⓒ Shona Gibson / sg.media.

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

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

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…

NYYC Cruise 24 Dragon

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…

Meghan Pesch Mutlu and the BON BON crew clinched the overall regatta win and the Mermaid Perpetual Trophy.

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 ABEL TASMAN navigates the Northwest Passage where the Franklin Expedition ships, the EREBUS and TERROR, became trapped in ice nearly two centuries ago. Photo by Ramon Gonçalves, Ⓒ Ocean Science Expedition.

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

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…

Bo Petersen at the 2024 OK Dinghy DM Open. Photo Ⓒ Køge Sejlklub.

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…

Arcona 50 with X-Drive Carbon sails by UK Sailmakers Sweden.

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…

Holland 39, IMP, at the 2024 Volvo Cork Week, sailing with a full inventory of X-Drive upwind sails and Matrix spinnakers by UK Sailmakers Ireland. Photo © James Tomlinson.

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…

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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,…

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