Cruising Mainsails
Designed and built in our Lymington loft, Sanders cruising mainsails are all about easy miles, long life and dependable shape. We combine advanced 3D design (SMAR Azure CAD) with precise measuring to model flying shapes, manage draft and distribute loads; then we build with the detailing that makes reefing smoother, handling lighter and maintenance simpler year after year.
Endurance Wovens
Our Endurance Woven mainsails use premium polyester fabrics with optional Vectron-blend cloths where lower stretch is desirable – delivering classic durability with a soft, forgiving hand. Available in crosscut for value and radial layouts for enhanced shape retention, these sails shrug off UV and chafe, flake tidily on the boom and are easy to service anywhere in the world. A smart, robust choice for coastal and extended cruising.
Key benifits: tough, repairable, value; optional Vectron for less stretch
Best for: coastal to extended cruising, low-fuss longevity
Durable Laminates
Our Durable Laminates pair high-modulus fibres with double and single taffeta skins for a calm, scuff-resistant surface and low stretch over a long service life. Tri-radial engineering holds shape as the breeze builds, improving control, reefing behaviour and autopilot efficiency. The result is crisp, predictable power with gentle furling/hoists – particularly well suited to larger yachts and performance cruisers.
Key benefits: low stretch, double-taffeta durability, calm handling
Best for: larger boats, performance cruising, tidy reefing
Sanders Filmless Membranes (SFM)
Key benefits: film-free stability, lighter handling, high performance
Best for: bluewater & performance cruising, premium product
HEADSAILS
Designed for smooth furling and dependable performance, our cruising headsails offer the right mix of power, visibility, and control to make sailing simpler and more enjoyable.
CODE SAILS
Adding versatility to your sail wardrobe, our cruising code sails make light airs and reaching legs effortless, extending your sailing range without the need for complex gear changes.
DOWNWIND
Whether for trade wind passages or gentle coastal cruising, our cruising downwind sails are stable, forgiving, and efficient – giving you relaxed speed and comfort on every run.
Want to find out more about our Performance Cruising Sails? Get in touch with one of the Sanders experts!