by stu9487 | Oct 1, 2024 | Meet the Sailmakers
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,...
by stu9487 | Sep 27, 2024 | Meet the Sailmakers
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...
by stu9487 | Sep 27, 2024 | Meet the Sailmakers
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...
by stu9487 | Sep 27, 2024 | Meet the Sailors
1. Hi Sanna and Julius. Thank you for taking some time to talk to us. You have been making ‘waves’ on the coastal and offshore sailing circuit with your J109 ‘Irie’. What made you interested in this model of boat for the sailing you were wanting to do? J&S: Before...
by stu9487 | Sep 18, 2024 | Meet the Covermakers
Position: Senior Cover Maker How did you get into your role: Spent years as a sailmaker and when with my previous employer I was asked to make a large awning which was a challenge I loved. When I moved to Sanders there was an opportunity to continue this role and have...
