UK Sailmakers South Africa

04/06/2025

Over six days in April 2025, 33 teams from South Africa, the UK, and Australia gathered at Durban’s Point Yacht Club for the Marriott Mirror World

13/05/2025

RAPTOR still has claws!

Fintan Cairns’ Mills 31, RAPTOR, representing the Royal Irish Yacht Club, claimed 1st place in the Cruisers One division during Race 3 of the DBSC Summer Series on May 8th.

Despite light winds and a competitive 11-boat fleet, the 29-year-old RAPTOR finished 1 minute and 13 seconds ahead of series leader Brian Hall's J/109, SOMETHING ELSE, on corrected time.

With decades of experience, skilled crew work, and sails from UK Sailmakers Ireland, RAPTOR proves she’s still got it.

📸 Photo: Afloat Magazine



Royal Irish Yacht Club Dublin Bay Sailing Club Yachting World Scuttlebutt Sailing News Seahorse Sailing Magazine Sailing Anarchy

01/05/2025

On a ship in the Navy, Hail and Farewell parties blend the arrival of a new member of the wardroom with a send-off for a departing shipmate. In the Racing

24/04/2025

Sharp, sleek, and built to perform — this Oceanis 40.1 is now powered by X-Drive Carbon sails with black finishing from UK Sailmakers Belgium. The result? A seriously good-looking setup with seriously good performance. The owner is thrilled — and we get it.

Whether you’re cruising or racing, X-Drive sails offer the shape-holding power of loadpath technology at a fraction of the cost of full membrane sails. Get in touch with your local loft to learn more.

Beneteau America BENETEAU Scuttlebutt Sailing News Yachting World Seahorse Sailing Magazine Sailing Anarchy

14/04/2025

The 2025 J/105 Invitational Boqueron Cup, hosted at Lakewood Yacht Club in Seabrook, Texas, on March 22-23, saw fierce competition among

01/03/2025

Geographe Bay Race Week 2025 was a resounding success, with UK Sailmakers Fremantle customers claiming victory in five divisions. Geoff Bishop, owner of UK

03/01/2025

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12/12/2024

04/12/2024

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