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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,…
DIABOLIC CROWNED 2024 OFFSHORE CIRCUIT CHAMPION
The 2024 Offshore Regatta Circuit has come to an exhilarating close with DIABOLIC, Glenn De Brouwer’s Sun Fast 35, securing the overall victory. The Diabolic Sailing Team, predominantly racing double-handed with a suit of UK Sailmakers sails—including high-performance Titanium upwind…
WHAAT’S UP? J/100 INSPIRES NEXT-GEN CHICAGO SAILORS
For Paul and Susan Herer, the J/100 WHAAT’S UP was more than just a sailboat—it was a vessel for countless unforgettable memories, from racing fully-crewed or double-handed to cruising and adventure. Yet, as much as they cherished the sleek racer-cruiser,…
SEASON’S GREETINGS FROM UK SAILMAKERS
As the year draws to a close, we at UK Sailmakers want to thank you for being an integral part of our global sailing community. Your passion and support inspire us every day. We are deeply grateful to you—our customers—for…
HOLIDAY SAVINGS ON EWINCHERS
The holidays are just around the corner, and there’s no better time to gear up for smoother, easier sailing. Whether you’re shopping for a sailor in your life or upgrading your own equipment, Ewincher has the perfect holiday deal to…
SETTING THE COURSE FOR 2025
The 2024 UK Sailmakers Managers Meeting has wrapped up in Marmaris, Türkiye, under the leadership of UK Sailmakers International President John Bennett. Loft managers, owners, and representatives from across Europe, South Africa, Australia, Asia, and North America gathered on the…
SEASON-READY SAILS
As the sailing season winds down in many parts of the world, now is the time to prepare your boat and sails for the off-season. While racing heats up in the southern hemisphere, autumn and winter are prime seasons for…
OBSESSION WINS BLUE WATER SERIES OPENER
On November 16–17, the MAT 1245 OBSESSION, a sleek Mark Mills-designed yacht, dominated the West Coaster Race, hosted by the Fremantle Sailing Club in Western Australia. The iconic offshore race, the first event in the Ocean Racing WA Blue Water…