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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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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
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
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…
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…
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 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
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…