by stu9487 | Oct 9, 2024 | Meet the Sailmakers
Name: Stuart Grace Position: Senior Sailmaker and Production Lead How did you get into sailmaking: I had a chance meeting with a school friend who worked for Hood sailmakers in 1974 and never looked back. Sailmaking has allowed me the opportunity to work in many...
by stu9487 | Oct 4, 2024 | Meet the Sailors
We are very excited to introduce Ray Mitchell to our latest edition of “Meet the Sailors” after an unbeaten season in his Contessa 32. With a working relationship of nearly 40 years, there can be no better person to talk to in the importance of our role as a sailmaker...
by stu9487 | Oct 3, 2024 | Meet the Covermakers
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:...
by stu9487 | Oct 2, 2024 | Meet the Sailmakers
Name: Ben Gillison Position: Automated Cutting Operator 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 | 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,...
