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COCKBURN SOUND RACE REPORT
In the sun-soaked waters off Western Australia, the 66th Cockburn Sound Regatta wrapped up the 2023 sailing season with four days of excellent racing. Among the standout performers was SAGACIOUS IV, the IOR Farr 40 owned by Chris Hind. Fitted…
DUCK OR TACK? NAVIGATING CROSSING SITUATIONS
Overcoming the Fear of Ducking In the competitive world of sailing, irrational fears of ducking another boat have caused sailors to lose valuable positions on the racecourse. Whether attributed to poor depth perception or a reluctance to admit being behind,…
LESSONS LEARNED SAILING SINGLEHANDED TRANSPAC
Tune into the ninth episode of the Lessons Learned Podcast series by UK Sailmakers, featuring Brendan Huffman as he shares his journey competing in his second Singlehanded Transpacific Race aboard his Santa Cruz 33, SIREN. In this episode, Brendan reflects…
TAFFETA: PROTECTING LAMINATE SAILS FOR EXTENDED PERFORMANCE
Article by Buttons Padin from interviews with Barry Hayes, owner of UK Sailmakers Ireland. Wear and tear can destroy almost any part of your laminate sail. You pad and tape the lifelines and put chafe guards on. You put covers…
EXPLORING THE BERCKEMEYER BM49 PILOT HOUSE
Berckemeyer Yachts’ BM49 Pilot House, GORRE, was launched and took its inaugural sail this past July, swiftly becoming a sensation and capturing attention with its exceptional sailplan crafted by UK Sailmakers Germany. Aligning with the Berckemeyer Yacht Design ethos of…
SEAWOLF 2 TRIUMPHS AT THE 2023 VOLVO CHINA COAST REGATTA
SEAWOLF 2 at the 2023 Volvo China Coast Regatta. Image credit: Guy Nowell The 31st edition of the Volvo China Coast Regatta, held from October 13th to 15th, witnessed a thrilling showdown of racing skill, and it was none other than…
TEAM REBELLA: WOMEN IN PERFORMANCE SAILING
Team Rebella at the 2023 Masters’ Race Knidos Cup in Türkiye. In the male-dominated world of sailing, a powerful force is making waves and challenging the status quo. Team Rebella, an all-woman sailing team hailing from the stunning shores of…
A FLY ON THE WALL AT THE 2023 UK MANAGERS MEETING
UK Sailmakers Loft Managers and their families enjoy a wrap-up dinner at Larchmont Yacht Club in New York with special guest, Butch Ulmer. In 2010, I started working with UK Sailmakers on a consulting basis doing advertising, writing newsletter articles,…
6 TIPS FOR WINTER SAIL SERVICE
Sailors in the Northern Hemisphere are entering autumn, marking the tail end of their active sailing season. For some, November and December are the time to haul their boats for winter; for most, it means a slowdown from peak sailing…
VISIT UK SAILMAKERS AT THE 2023 ANNAPOLIS SAILBOAT SHOW
Set sail for the 2023 Annapolis Sailboat Show, a maritime extravaganza unfolding from October 12th to the 15th in Annapolis, Maryland. This premier event draws sailors from around the world, offering an exclusive peek at all the latest in sailing…
SPINNAKER DESIGN TECHNICAL BRIEF IN SEAHORSE MAGAZINE
UK Sailmakers is excited to once again feature a sail design technical brief in Seahorse Magazine, known for its coverage of elite sailboat racing and cutting-edge sailing technologies. You can explore it in the October edition of Seahorse Magazine, available…
FSI OPTIMIZATION FOR HOME GAME ADVANTAGE
Understanding the racing venue can be one of the most significant advantages for a sailor. Home game advantage exists in any sport, but where a field, court or rink might have distinct differences, there are considerably more variables at play…
UK SAILMAKERS EXPANDS TO SOUTH AFRICA
Craig Millar Sails is the latest addition to the UK Sailmakers group, now known as UK Sailmakers South Africa. Based in Durban, this sail loft is gearing up and expanding to meet the new demand. Millar, who has run his…
LOCHER AND WEISS WIN MAJOR OCEAN RACING AWARDS
Christopher Dragon sailing upwind with a suit of black UK Sailmakers Titanium sails. The Long Island Sound’s traditional end-of-the-year distance race is Stamford Yacht Club’s Vineyard Race sailed over the Labor Day weekend. For the second consecutive year, light wind…
SWAN 45 KATIMA SHINES AT ORC WORLDS
Authors: Buttons Padin and Heather Mahady Over the past two decades, the difference between boats with all or mostly professional crews and Corinthian sailors has become increasingly pronounced. That said, this state of the sport doesn’t mean that a boat…