HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST FABRIC FOR DOWNWIND SAILS
Reaching and downwind sails are available in a wide variety of designs, which in turn depend on the type of boat and type of sailing. Is it cruising with family or as a couple, [...]
SAIL CHOICES FOR THE GOLDEN GLOBE RACE
The Golden Globe Race started in September 2022, with 16 boats on the start. This retro-race, “sailing like it is 1969”, single-handed alone around the world is a huge test of sailors, boats and, [...]
HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST SAILCLOTH FOR CRUISING SAILS
Sailmaking today is an intricate art. Sails are made out of a wide variety of materials, some of them woven fabrics, others laminated films and many also combining both types. Sail design not only [...]
BUYING NEW SAILS IS LIKE BUYING A NEW BOAT!
Said James Frederick, currently slowly solo sailing around the world onboard his 1965 built Alberg 30 sloop, SV Triteia, “in the pursuit of memories and magic.” He departed from Los Angeles [...]
JOB OFFER MAST AND RIGGING MANAGER IN PHUKET, THAILAND
An Opportunity for a Professional Role in Yachting in Phuket, Thailand: The role of Mast, Rigging, Chandlery and Services Group Manager at our HQ needs to be filled. An exciting opportunity for [...]
CONTENDER FIBERCON HYBRID – THE ULTIMATE TOP-END SAILCLOTH FOR BLUEWATER CRUISING
Our global HQ in Phuket, Thailand, is often visited by voyaging yachtspeople who pass through this global cruising hub with their yachts. And we have seen an increasing demand by these ocean cruisers for [...]
SAILMAKER ROLLY TASKER SAILS AT METS
The Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS) for marine industry professionals from all over the world will be opening again in Amsterdam in mid-November. The global sailmaker Rolly Tasker Sails will of course [...]
PAT LAWLESS, GOLDEN GLOBE RACE UPDATE FROM SEPTEMBER 19.
As described in the previous News about Pat Lawless, he had a good start to the Golden Globe Race. Then he lost out on the fleet but came back into third [...]
TWO WORLD ADVENTURES, ONE SAILMAKER
Two brothers sailing around the world at the same time. Not together, but each of them solo. One, Pat Lawless, is currently competing in the “Golden Globe Race” while the other, Peter Lawless, is [...]