Rolly Tasker Sails Greece

NKS Sail Loft

by Nina Kate Smart

Contact Information

Address

Agios Christoforos
Paleokatouna
Nydri, Lefkas, 31100
Greece

Services

ROLLY TASKER SAILS GREECE

Rolly Tasker Sails has been present in Greece for many years. When former university researcher Barry Salomons moved to Lefkada permanently in 1996, he joined a boat management business that had also looked after his own boat while he was away working at Amsterdam University and, later, as a consultant for a computer company. Rolly Tasker Sails were recommended to Barry and soon, he was also taking orders for new sails for the customers of the boat management business where his soon-to-be wife, Sue Carter, also had a sail making business for repairs and canvas work: “Our customers often brought in sails for repair which really needed to be replaced and which in turn led to quotations and orders. Likewise, my boat management brought me in close contact with potential customers for Rolly Tasker Sails.” In 2005, Barry finally settled for the Rolly Tasker Sails dealership in Greece. “All our customers have always been very pleased with the quality of the sails”, he says. “Although reluctantly, it is now time for us to retire”.

New and Experienced Crew

Nina Kate Smart, originating from the English Lake District, set up her own NKS Sail Loft in Lefkada in 2016. Over the years, she had already been closely working with Barry, who introduced Nina and her partner Ben to Rolly Tasker Sails with the hope that they would follow on in his footsteps. Nina grew up sailing on the Lakes in both North West England and Scotland. She has always had a passion for textiles and went on to achieve a First Class Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Textile Practice and Surface Design (Huddersfield University). Her final major project was based around the ‘Future of Sailcloth’. She also studied traditional and modern sail making at the Boat Building Academy in Lyme Regis, Devon. Ben, with over twenty years of sailing experience, has raced and sailed on some of the most prestigious yachts around the world. He has worked in various sectors within the sailing industry and now owns and runs Activity Holidays Greece, a yacht charter company specialising in learn to sail charters. When Ben isn’t out sailing, he is helping in the NKS Sail Loft.

The Eastern Mediterranean “Sailing Paradise”

The Ionian Islands are often referred to as a ‘sailors paradise’, and not without a reason. The area has many characterful islands situated close to each other, beautifully turquoise waters, many protected anchorages, secluded beaches and charming traditional Greek harbours. Maybe most important of all are the predictable weather patterns with few extremes, neither in winds nor temperatures. A Mediterranean cruising destination that is becoming more and more popular among both liveaboard and long-term cruising folk as well as holiday makers on charter yachts.

Services of Rolly Tasker Sails Greece

Whether it’s sail repairs, boat covers, canvas work or upholstery, NKS Sail Loft are on hand to provide you with all your sail or boat needs and more. “We consider your requirements and with our expertise we create design solutions that work for you. We thrive on customer service and will provide you with quality workmanship, prompt turnarounds and competitive pricing”, says Nina. “Craftsmanship, durability and competitive pricing are qualities that we believe Rolly Tasker Sails strive for. Sails really are the true ‘engine’ of any sailing yacht, so why wouldn’t you want a sail that can offer you a truly great sailing experience.”