Julius and Sanna

Julius and Sanna

Offshore double-handed racing demands something different. There is no hiding, no rotation, no moment to switch off. Every sail change, every tactical decision, every mile sailed through the night is shared between just two people. It requires trust, resilience and an...
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
Rory Paton

Rory Paton

For this edition of Meet the Sailors, we turn our focus closer to home and to one of the most respected and influential keelboat sailors on the south coast. In the highly competitive world of one-design keelboat racing, margins are microscopic. Boat speed is...
Gilles Fournier

Gilles Fournier

When launching Meet the Sailors, our ambition was clear: to sit down with competitors who shape the world of sailing – not just through victories, but through longevity, integrity and an enduring love of the sport. Few embody that spirit more completely than...
Ross Applebey

Ross Applebey

When launching Meet the Sailors, our ambition was clear: to celebrate the sailors behind the results – the thinkers, the grafters, the skippers who quietly raise the bar season after season. This series is about understanding what truly drives offshore...