Ray Mitchell

Ray Mitchell

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...
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:...
Ben Gillison

Ben Gillison

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...
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,...
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...