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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…
LOCHER, WEISS AND AVEN WIN THE 69th EDLU RACE
Three long-time customers of UK Sailmakers Northeast took home the overall trophies at the 2024 edition of Larchmont Yacht Club’s annual Edlu Race. Kurt and Anne Locher’s J/42 ATALANTA was awarded The Edlu Trophy for winning the 39-boat PHRF division…
LESSONS LEARNED GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE
Tune in to the latest episode of the Lessons Learned Podcast series by UK Sailmakers featuring special guest Marie Rogers, a trailblazing figure in the world of offshore racing and advocate for diversity in sailing. As the skipper of the…
PITORAQ WINS AT 2024 T.H.R.A.S.H. REGATTA
At this year’s T.H.R.A.S.H. Regatta, hosted by the Royal Victoria Yacht Club, PITORAQ faced stiff competition but emerged victorious, winning the Long Distance Division 2 and overall for the Long Distance Divisions, clinching the Skipper’s Plan Perpetual Trophy. T.H.R.A.S.H. REGATTA…
UK SAILMAKERS IRELAND UNVEILS NEW SHANNON ONE DESIGN SAILS
UK Sailmakers Ireland is pleased to announce the launch of their new design for the Shannon One Design class, now available for purchase from their Cork sail loft. UK Sailmakers Ireland The process began with a carefully refined design. Once…
UK SAILMAKERS CHESAPEAKE ARE MAKING WAVES
We’re thrilled to unveil the latest addition to the UK Sailmakers group: UK Sailmakers Chesapeake! Led by the dynamic duo, Ant and Antigua Steward, our newest location is now open at Young’s Boat Yard in Baltimore, situated right in the…
THREE KEYPORT YACHT CLUB CHAMPIONS
It’s a combination of who you know and what you know. From grand-prix racing all the way down to Opti sailors, you need to know your way around a race course to win a season championship. That said, knowing the…
LESSONS LEARNED AS WOMEN IN PERFORMANCE SAILING
Tune in to the twelfth episode of the Lessons Learned Podcast series by UK Sailmakers, featuring Mia Karlsson and Nikki Henderson, two of the amazing women who lead offshore passages with 59º North. In this episode, Mia and Nikki talk…
MASTERING LAYLINE TACTICS UPWIND
Approaching the layline in a tight fleet can be a make-or-break moment for the rounding order, and ultimately, the outcome of the race. Countless sailors have experienced the frustration of losing ground to competitors near the end of a beat…
LESSONS LEARNED ON ASYMMETRICAL SPINNAKER DESIGN
Tune in to the eleventh episode of the Lessons Learned Podcast series by UK Sailmakers, featuring lead sail designer Pat Considine from UK Sailmakers Chicago. In this episode, Pat answers a series of questions about what considerations go into designing…
15 TIPS FOR GETTING INTO LOCAL RACING
Entering the local racing scene can be both exciting and intimidating, especially for those new to the sport. However, with the right approach and mindset, even beginners can find opportunities to join racing crews. Many skippers will take beginners with…
ONE-DESIGN SAIL DEVELOPMENT BY UK SAILMAKERS
UK Sailmakers Chicago (UKC) has been successful in developing competitive, championship-level sails for one-design classes in the USA. Currently, UKC is producing sails that are winning races at every level for the MC Scow, C Scow, E Scow, A Scow,…
LESSONS LEARNED SHORTHANDED SAILING
Tune in to the tenth episode of the Lessons Learned Podcast series by UK Sailmakers, featuring Stefan Voss of UK Sailmakers Germany. In this episode, Stefan explores the growing popularity of shorthanded sailing in Germany and shares his tips and…