by stu9487 | Feb 23, 2026 | Meet the Sailors
Few names are as instantly recognisable on the British sailing scene as Andy Ash-Vie. For decades he was the face and driving force behind Harken UK, helping shape how performance hardware was specified, sold and used across everything from dinghies to grand-prix race...
by stu9487 | Feb 17, 2026 | Meet the Sailors
Some sailors measure success in results. Others measure it in miles, memories, and the boats they help preserve along the way. Barney Sandeman belongs firmly in the latter camp, though few have influenced the world of classic yachts as quietly, consistently, and...
by stu9487 | Feb 13, 2026 | 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 | Feb 6, 2026 | Meet the Sailmakers
Name: Ben Gillison Position: Head of Cutting Resources How did you get into sailmaking: I got into sail making after seeing an ad on Facebook. I had read all the Hornblower books and thought “How hard could it be?”. Well it turns out, there is a lot to it! It seemed...
by stu9487 | Jan 30, 2026 | Meet the Sailmakers
Name: Billy Milner Position: Sailmaker and Professional Sailor How did you get into sailmaking: After my degree in Navigation and Maritime Science, I wanted to find a place to start in the leisure marine industry. I did an apprenticeship in sail making at a small...
