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A NEW APPROACH TO DISTANCE RACE STARTS
A Different Way to Start a Distance Race is Needed–Here’s Why A different way to start a distance race is needed because distance racing is a completely different breed of cat than the average 8-10 mile around the buoys day…
FIVE DIVISION WINS FOR UK SAILMAKERS AT GBRW 2025
Geographe Bay Race Week 2025 was a resounding success, with UK Sailmakers Fremantle customers claiming victory in five divisions. Geoff Bishop, owner of UK Sailmakers Fremantle, was thrilled with the event, celebrating both the outstanding performance of UK sails and…
UK SAILMAKERS’ COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY
UK Sailmakers has been committed to supporting sustainable sailing and addressing the ecological aspects of our industry for decades. With passionate and experienced sailors at the helm of our lofts worldwide, it is only natural that we prioritize preserving our…
UPDATED IRC CALCULATOR AVAILABLE NOW
UK Sailmakers is excited to announce the release of a new and improved IRC Calculator, making it easier than ever to determine time corrections between competitors on the racecourse. This tool is designed to help racers calculate how much time…
Converting SOULMATES into a Blue Water Cruising Yacht
In this Part 1 out of 2 articles, I will explain how I turned my double-handed racer into a blue water cruising yacht for long distance, around the world sailing. SOULMATES was built in 1991 by Goetz Custom Sailboats and…
My Sailing Trip Begins
On November 6th, I started my round-the-world retirement cruise on SOULMATES with friends Perry Burgess and Andrew Graham when we sailed from New Rochelle, N.Y., to Florida. The non-stop 860-mile trip took five-and-three-quarters days. Just after noon, we departed western…
CHAR CHAN AND MATA HARI VIE FOR TOP SPOT AT 2025 RLIR
The 21st edition of the Royal Langkawi International Regatta (RLIR), held from January 20-25, 2025, brought together some of the most competitive sailing teams in the region. With ten races set against the breathtaking Langkawi Archipelago, sailors faced everything from…
My Sailing Background
One of my first sailing memories came from when I was five-years-old. Our family was on a vacation in Hanko, Norway, and the hotel had a sailing instructor with a 20-foot sailboat. George, the instructor, was trying to teach me…
NEW LOFT IN FRANCE FOR UK SAILMAKERS
Written by Élodie Racon of UK Sailmakers France. Cliquez ici pour lire l’article en français For over 10 years, PSL Gréement has been established at the Navy Service port, specializing in rigging and sailmaking. Taken over 5 years ago by…
NOUVEAU VOILERIE EN FRANCE POUR UK SAILMAKERS
Écrit par Élodie Racon de UK Sailmakers France. Click here for the English version. Depuis plus de 10 ans, PSL Gréement, est implanté sur le port Navy Service, la société est spécialisée dans le gréement et la voilerie. Repris depuis…
FENICE WINS VOLVO HONG KONG TO HAINAN RACE
The Volvo Hong Kong to Hainan Race made a spectacular return in 2025 after a seven-year hiatus, delivering an unforgettable offshore experience for the fleet of four competing yachts. The 390nm downwind passage from Hong Kong’s iconic Victoria Harbour to…
JPK 45 SIRENE SHINES IN SYDNEY HOBART DEBUT
In a stunning debut, Bill Henson’s JPK 45 SIRENE claimed victory as the IRC Corinthian Division Champion and secured 2nd place in IRC Division 2 in the 2024 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. The performance also earned SIRENE an…
VISIT UK SAILMAKERS AT THE 2025 TORONTO BOAT SHOW
The Toronto International Boat Show is back for 2025 at the Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place! Running from Saturday, January 18 through Sunday, January 26, this exciting event brings together boaters and sailing enthusiasts from across the region. UK Sailmakers Ontario…
HOW TO BUY A SAIL – 10 QUESTIONS TO ANSWER
Buying a new sail should be an exciting and straightforward experience—not an overwhelming or confusing one. With so many options available, it can be tough to know where to start. Whether you’re looking for one-design dinghy sails, performance sails for…
LESSONS LEARNED WITH RODNEY PIMENTEL
Join us for the seventeenth episode of Lessons Learned, UK Sailmakers’ podcast series hosted by Brendan Huffman, featuring special guest Rodney Pimentel. In this episode, Rod discusses his recent division win at the 2024 Pacific Cup onboard his Cal 40,…