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Racing Headsails

With a reputation built on decades of hands-on experience, Sanders Sails produces racing headsails that deliver the perfect balance of speed, control, and durability. From short-course club racing to offshore passages, our loft has designed and built headsails for National, European and World Championship contenders, performing under the most competitive rating rules including IRC and ORC. Every Sanders headsail is individually designed and cut to maximise efficiency across a wide wind range. We use the latest materials and design tools to ensure your sail not only delivers top-end performance but also the reliability needed to push hard, race after race. As standard, all our racing headsails are finished with tell tales, vision windows, and carefully plotted camber lines – essential refinements that give you sharper trim and confidence on the racecourse.

Performance Woven

Our Performance Woven range is the modern evolution of the classic racing headsail. Built using tightly woven polyester fabrics, these sails combine excellent longevity with predictable handling and shape retention. Tough against UV, resistant to chafe, and forgiving to trim, they are a dependable option for teams that want consistent results without the higher price tag of advanced composites. Ideal for club racing and one-design fleets, woven headsails remain a proven, reliable choice for sailors who demand value and performance in equal measure.

Key benefits: durable, forgiving, cost-effective, UV & chafe resistant
Best for: club racers, one-design fleets, dependable use

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Grand Prix Laminates

For those chasing an edge in performance, our Laminated Headsails provide sharper shaping and reduced stretch compared to woven sails. Using a multi-layer construction, where structural fibres are reinforced between protective films and taffetas – laminates achieve excellent load distribution, dimensional stability, and responsiveness across varying conditions. These sails are lighter, crisper, and hold their aerodynamic form more effectively, giving trimmers finer control of power and balance. Laminates are an excellent choice for performance cruisers and racing teams looking for sails that deliver precise handling and speed.

Key benefits: lightweight, crisp, stable, precise shape retention
Best for: performance cruisers, competitive regattas

Sanders Filmless Membranes (SFM)

At the top of our racing headsail range sits the Sanders Filmless Membrane (SFM) – our most advanced sail technology, developed in close collaboration with Powerplast. Unlike conventional membranes, SFM is built without a fragile Mylar film layer, making it lighter, more durable, and far less likely to delaminate. High-performance fibres are bonded directly to a woven outer skin, resulting in sails that maintain their shape through relentless racing loads while withstanding UV and mildew far better than traditional constructions. Available in a choice of colours – White, Black and Grey; SFM headsails combine cutting-edge performance with a clean, modern finish.

Key benefits: ultra-light, long-lasting, premium finish
Best for: high-end racing programmes, offshore campaigns

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MAINSAILS

 

Precision-shaped for maximum speed and performance, our racing mainsails deliver the power, control, and consistency needed to perform at the front of the fleet.

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CODE SAILS

 

Light, fast, and versatile, our racing code sails unlock top-end speed on reaching legs, keeping you ahead when it matters most.

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DOWNWIND

 

Engineered for stability and efficiency, our racing spinnakers and asymmetric sails let you push hard downwind while maintaining total control.

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