Lidia Francus

Lidia Francus

Position: Cover Maker How did you get into your role: I had been in and out of several machinist roles across a variety of industries and when an opportunity to expand my horizons in the marine side of seaming – it was an exciting opportunity at Sanders. Hobbies:...
Pat Jeske

Pat Jeske

Name: Pat Jeske Position: Head of Bag Production How did you get into sailmaking: I was very good at dressmaking at school and saw a local advert to work for McMullen sailmakers and this was my first job. After working there for a number of years, I had an opportunity...
Paula Puddifoot

Paula Puddifoot

Name: Paula Puddifoot Position: Marketing Manager How did you come be involved in your role: I have worked within the Yachting and Maritime industry for 25 years and have enjoyed all aspects of the roles I have undertaken, from life on-board Superyachts to...
Sarah Bishop

Sarah Bishop

Position: Senior Sailmaker & Chief One Design Machinist How did you get into sailmaking: A good friend was working at a local sail loft and I wanted a career change when I saw that they were advertising. So I went in for an interview and have loved working in the...
Sonia Hartnell

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...