EXCEPTIONAL RACING SAILS

To get you ’round the cans’ in first place

STATE OF THE ART LASER KNIFE CUTTER

Using our Blackman & White Dual Gantry flatbed

SANDERS OCEAN

For unrivalled durability and performance

RENOWNED FOR MAKING SUPERIOR SAILS

Racing, One Design, Cruising & Classic

PERFECTLY FITTED CUSTOM MADE COVERS

A range of bespoke made covers

PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES OF ONE DESIGN SAILS

All sails are equal, but some are more equal than others

CRUISING SAILS FOR EFFORTLESS SAILING

Around the coast or around the world

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.

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

Peter and Chris were honoured to represent Sanders at the 2024 New Forest Business Partnership Brilliance in Business Awards and were delighted to come away as the winner of the Marine and Maritime prize, sponsored by escape Yachting. It has been a fantastic year and are we are so grateful for all our working family who work so hard for the combined goal of making exceptional sails and covers for all our customers.

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. 

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.

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!