Helen Shaw

Helen Shaw

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...
Ian Braham

Ian Braham

Success in handicap racing is never accidental. It is earned through relentless refinement of crew work, sail shape, boat preparation and race execution. Few owners exemplify that commitment better than Ian Braham. Owner of Enigma, his beautifully campaigned MG 346...
Laurie Saunders

Laurie Saunders

Name: Laurie Saunders Position: Head of Spinnakers & Graphics How did you get into sailmaking: I always liked the combination of ancient technology and modern materials; for example windpower being harnessed by carbon and Kevlar. Hobbies: In my head – surfing,...
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...