Sails for Racing, Cruising, One Design & Classic Yachts
Our aim is simple: To make the best performing, highest calibre, most affordable sails. Based near the waterfront at Lymington, Hampshire, Sanders is a sailmaker with distinction – offering fast turnaround times, excellent service and expert advice.
Our knowledgable team pays attention to every detail, using materials ranging from traditional woven fabrics to the very latest custom carbon membranes. We have a separate department for sail repairs and in the winter we can wash and overhaul your sails before storing them in our heated premises until the start of the new season.
A family run company established in 1974 by Managing Director Peter Sanders, it currently employs more than 20 people and is now leading the way in making first class sails and covers.
Wishing Everyone a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!
Opening Hours:
Friday 20th December – Early Closure of 16:00 (due to office party)
Saturday 21st December – Open 07:00 to 12:30
Sunday 22nd December – Closed
Monday 23rd December – Open 07:00 to 12:30
Tuesday 24th December – Closed
Wednesday 25th December to Wednesday 1st January – Closed
Thursday 2nd January – Open as usual at 07:00
Now Officially ‘Made in Britain’
‘Made in Britain’ – We are delighted to announce that Sanders has met the criteria of being able to say ‘Made in Britain’ for all our Sails & Covers. We are extremely proud of this achievement and send our thanks to the ‘Made in Britain’ team for reviewing and assessing us.
Situated in the heart of Lymington we pride ourselves on designing, making and delivering superior sails for Racing, Cruising, One Design and Classic Yachts. Along with producing premium Covers for all requirements. The Sail & Covers Loft not only has the latest manufacturing tools and equipment, but a team of specialist skilled Sail & Cover Makers who put care and attention to detail into every item which is made here on the South Coast of Britain.
New Forest Business Partnership Awards
New T-Shirts Available for Sale!
We have some fantastic new branded t-shirts available for sale, at only £12 each. Not only do they look great but they’re Organic Certified, Vegan and Fair Wear Approved. A variety of sizes are available.
Get in touch on [email protected] to order yours while stocks last!
Lymington Afloat Festival
‘Lymington Afloat’ is a festival starting between 14th September and 11th January. The festival celebrates 1,000 years of innovation centred on the Lymington River. At its heart is a major exhibtion in St Barbe Museum and Gallery.
Special discounts on all sail orders during the period of the event! For more information visit our Charity page.
200 Anniversary RNLI Fundraiser
We’re proud to sponsor the 200 year anniversary RNLI online auction… loads of great prizes to be won!
For over 50 years Lymington RNLI lifeboat has provided search, rescue and lifesaving capability in the western Solent, Needles Channel and eastern sector of Christchurch Bay. All the supporters and crew at the Lymington station are volunteers and give up their time every week to train and provide cover 24/7.
Careers at Sanders
Why not join the Sanders team! We are really excited to be offering a new position within our company for someone to take charge of our 12m Dual Gantry Laser and knife cutter. Visit our careers page for all the details! (Update, this position has now been filled, stay tuned for further opportunities).
Brilliance in Business Awards 2023
Sanders Sails were delighted to be nominated as a finalist in this years New Forest Business Awards for Excellence in the Marine and Maritime sector. Peter and Chris were delighted to represent the company on the evening and would like to thank all those that have supported the company this past year and to all the staff for all there continued hard work.
Colour Your Spinnaker!
We’re thrilled to launch our new feature ‘Colour Your Spinnaker’! Here you can select a variety of sails, colour the panels in yourself, and submit your design to our expert team. Watch the new tutorial to show you how to use it!
Go and get creative!
Meet the Sailors!
A collection of our interviews from our latest feature on social media, where we have had the chance to interview some of our recent winners using Sanders Sails, as there is no better advert than the satisfaction of the customer itself.
Our PPE Contribution During the Pandemic
“Donation puts wind in food bank’s sails”
All charities, of any size, are incredibly important to so many vulnerable families – reaching out a hand to our local communities and sometimes the greater national population. One such charity, is that of the “New Forest Basics Bank”, located in Lymington, to help those in need despite a ‘break in’ last December.
This incident, albeit despicable, brought awareness to us of the incredible volunteers who are giving up their time and money to support the most vulnerable in the New Forest catchment. As a company we were shocked that there was such a high need for this help and we were desperate to pass on our support to this cause. You can read the latest article by Roz Waters on the link below or buy the New Milton Advertiser Lymington Times newspaper (page 15).
THE BEST
MATERIALS
Sanders only use the best materials on the market
PRECISION
LASER CUTTING
State of the art laser cutter for all specialist materials
CUSTOM
COVERS
Custom made to protect you and your investment
SUPERIOR
SAILS
The best performing, highest calibre, most affordable sails
RANGE OF
ACCESSORIES
We offer a range of products to compliment our sails
HOW IT ALL
STARTED
40 years of growth and success… it’s been quite a journey!