How to Understand Mainsail Furling Options

How to Understand Mainsail Furling Options

In-Mast vs In-Boom Furling: Which is Right for You? Whether you are cruising solo, short-handing with a partner, or simply looking to make your time on the water more enjoyable, how you manage your mainsail matters. For many sailors, the choice between in-mast and...
How to Understand Modern Sailcloth

How to Understand Modern Sailcloth

A Practical Guide to Wovens, Laminates and SFM Choosing the right sailcloth can feel like navigating a maze of unfamiliar terms and materials. Polyester, carbon, aramid, Ultra PE, laminates, woven cloths – the list can quickly become overwhelming. At Sanders, we...
How to Sail the Round the Island Race

How to Sail the Round the Island Race

Round the Island Race: A Practical First-Timer’s Playbook The Round the Island Race is one of those rare events that feels bigger than racing. It is a full lap of the Isle of Wight with hundreds of boats around you; from weekend cruisers to serious race teams. That...
How to Protect Your Sails

How to Protect Your Sails

Simple habits that extend sail life and preserve performance Sails are one of the most significant investments on any sailing boat, and how they are treated from day one has a direct impact on how long they last and how well they perform over time. As sailmakers, we...
How to Make Your Sailing More Sustainable

How to Make Your Sailing More Sustainable

Introduction: Practical Steps for Greener Racing & Cruising Sailing gives us something rare – quiet power, open water, and complete reliance on the natural world around us. Whether you are lining up on a Solent start line, double-handed offshore, or easing...