by stu9487 | Feb 13, 2025 | Meet the Sailors
At the beginning of February we had the pleasure of chatting with Ian who is the owner of Enigma, a MG 346 designed by Tony Castro. Over the years, Enigma has proved to be an extremely competitive yacht on the racing scene. Looking at the smiles on the...
by stu9487 | Feb 11, 2025 | Meet the Office
Name: Peter Sanders Position: Managing Director How did you get into your role? I started Sanders Sails 50 years ago on the back of my success whilst working for Lymington Sail & Tent making Sails for the International Moth Class. I started with just myself, a...
by stu9487 | Dec 29, 2024 | Meet the Covermakers
Name: Helen Shaw Position: Cover Loft Manager How did you get into your role: I worked at North Sails to help fund my college course in upholstery, where I decided to combine the two disciplines and work in the marine industry – where I later met my husband. After...
by stu9487 | Dec 6, 2024 | Meet the Sailmakers
Name: Adrian Butler Position: Senior Sailmaker How did you get into sailmaking: Through a family friend who said there was a job going at a different sailmaker and had a quick trial, where I was taken on and the rest is history. Hobbies: Mainly spending time with my...
by stu9487 | Dec 4, 2024 | Meet the Office
Name: Chris Sanders Position: Director How did you get involved in your role: Despite the best efforts of my Dad warning me to keep clear of the industry, due the stresses of long hours and let’s say ‘over-enthusiastic’ customers; when I finished University in Cardiff...