Meet the Sailmakers

Sonia Hartnell

Position: Senior Sailmaker

How did you get into sailmaking: I sort of fell into it. I was 20 in 1988 when I started at Hood Sails, staying there until 1991 before moving to North Sails for a year and then had an opportunity to work closer to home and joined Lymington Sail & Tent in 1992 before being poached by Sanders for Maternity cover and never left.

Hobbies: I love to make memory bears, which is a side hustle of mine. I love looking after our two horses and walking our dogs. I also love to cook.

Years at Sanders: 20 Years