Sonia Hartnell

Sonia Hartnell

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...
Julius and Sanna

Julius and Sanna

We are delighted to be able to chat with Julius & Sanna and hear about their J109 racing Adventures. Coming 2nd in the Double Handed Class in the RORC Baltic Sea Race 2024 was just one of their many highlights. Read below how this inspiring duo are hitting...
Tony Hartnell

Tony Hartnell

Position: Senior Cover Maker How did you get into your role: Had spent many years working as a sailmaker for numerous companies and wanted a new challenge and switched to cover making. Hobbies: Music and Gardening. Years at Sanders: 32 Years
Dave Perrett

Dave Perrett

Name: Dave Perrett Position: Senior Cover Maker How did you get into your role: I went straight into cover making after finishing school and it is all I know. Working for Lymington Sail & Tent before joining Sanders. Favourite Hobbies: All things sport –...
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...