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Ullman Sails Newport Beach Your local & international sail loft servicing all your racing and cruising needs Dave is also an S.O.R.C. class-winning skipper, a U.S. Olympic Sailing Team.

For over 45 years, Ullman Sails has been devoted to helping our customers reach their sailing goals. Whether you aspire to win an Olympic medal, dominate local fleet racing or spend your summer cruising, we provide the highest quality sails and service to make it happen. Our singular reputation and demonstrated leadership in the sailmaking industry has been proven year after year. Ullman Sails customers have a long list of success stories including Olympic medals, offshore and one-design championship titles, and devoted blue water and coastal cruisers. The Ullman Sails group is proudly unique, bringing together individual sail lofts from all over the world that specialize in serving their local markets. With a rich combination of skilled designers and master sailmakers, we work together to ensure every Ullman Sails customer benefits from our international collaboration. Ullman Sails was founded in November 1967 by David Ullman, one of the world’s greatest competitive sailors. Dave was named Rolex Yachtsman of the Year in 1996, was nominated again for 2007, and is a three-time 470 World Champion, the 2007 Melges 24 World Champion, a five-time Lipton Cup Champion (1992-1996), a ten-time Lido 14 National Champion, and a National Champion in the Snipe, Thistle, Sabot and Coronado 15 racing classes. Team Racing Champion, a U.S. Men’s National Champion (Mallory Cup) and a former coach of the U.S. Dave is still an integral part of the Ullman Sails group. Serving as President of Ullman Sails International, he also directs the Ullman design team – a select group of sailors with equally impressive credentials, extensive experience, and sailmaking expertise. And all of them are accessible. Contact a local loft and see for yourself. In addition to a local sales rep, you could also be talking to the current three-time J/24 European Champion; an Olympic silver medalist in the Tornado class in 2004; or a seasoned offshore sailor who has competed in more Sydney to Hobart Races than you can count on two hands. We understand the importance of talking to someone who knows sailmaking. And we make sure we’re available to listen to your goals and answer your questions.

Sailing really is a lovely way to relax on the weekend.A few hours on the water followed by carrying sails, folding sail...
10/12/2026

Sailing really is a lovely way to relax on the weekend.

A few hours on the water followed by carrying sails, folding sails, packing sails, moving bags and trying to remember which bag you put that thing in.

Same time next weekend?

Not every boat needs another sail.But if there's a gap in the inventory, you'll normally know about it.That awkward wind...
10/07/2026

Not every boat needs another sail.

But if there's a gap in the inventory, you'll normally know about it.

That awkward wind range where you're asking a little too much from one sail and not quite enough from another.

That's normally where we'd start the conversation about adding a reaching sail. What are you sailing now? Where does it stop working well? And what do you actually want the new sail to do?

Sometimes the answer is another sail. Sometimes it isn't.

Learn more about our Downwind Sails in the link below:
https://ullmansails.h5mag.com/the_axia_series/cover

Sailing has given us some wonderfully reliable phrases:"We'll only be out for an hour.""The forecast looks fine.""I know...
09/25/2026

Sailing has given us some wonderfully reliable phrases:

"We'll only be out for an hour."

"The forecast looks fine."

"I know exactly where I put it."

"We can definitely carry that kite."

And, of course:

"One more race."

It's nice that after all these years we still believe ourselves.

Thinking about a new sail doesn't mean you need to become a sailmaking expert first.You don't need to arrive at the loft...
09/23/2026

Thinking about a new sail doesn't mean you need to become a sailmaking expert first.

You don't need to arrive at the loft knowing exactly which material or construction you want.

Tell us about your sailing instead.

Do you race? Cruise? Sail short-handed? What conditions do you normally see? What works well with your current setup? What would you change if you could?

That's useful information.

The technical recommendations can come afterwards.

A good sail starts with a good conversation.

09/22/2026

Long Beach Yacht Club is set to host the 2026 Butler Cup on September 26-27. Named in honor of the late Frank Butler, who founded Catalina Yachts and built our fleet of eleven Catalina 37s, this year the event will feature two up-and-coming teams representing LBYC! Best of luck to Marissa Cascio-Mee and her team Parrot Fever, along with Spencer Flynn with Flynn Racing. New this year, the winner of the Butler Cup will receive an invitation to the 2027 Ficker Cup next April, giving our local talent a shot at the big stage. Best of luck to Marissa and Spencer!

Modern sailmaking gives us some incredible tools.But walk through any good loft and you'll still see something technolog...
09/21/2026

Modern sailmaking gives us some incredible tools.

But walk through any good loft and you'll still see something technology can't replace: experience.

Knowing which detail deserves another look. Recognising wear before it becomes a problem. Understanding how something that looks small on the loft floor will behave once it's loaded on the water.

That judgement comes from years of building, repairing and sailing.

The tools have changed. The value of knowing your craft hasn't.

09/18/2026

Race photos usually show the exciting bits.

What they miss are all the moments around them.

The early arrivals. The dock conversations. The laughs after a questionable manoeuvre. Packing everything away. And sitting around afterwards discussing exactly what should have happened.

Those moments are just as much a part of sailing as the racing itself.

Sail wear isn't always obvious.Often you'll notice the change in how the boat feels before you notice anything visually ...
09/16/2026

Sail wear isn't always obvious.

Often you'll notice the change in how the boat feels before you notice anything visually wrong with the sail.

More weather helm, difficulty finding your usual trim, changes in shape or wear around high-load areas can all be worth investigating.

We've put together five things to keep an eye on.

And if you're unsure, take a few photos or speak to your local Ullman Sails loft. Catching something early is almost always easier than dealing with it after it becomes a bigger problem.

A good breeze has a way of clearing the week's noise.Here's to a weekend spent somewhere between the horizon and home.Se...
09/11/2026

A good breeze has a way of clearing the week's noise.

Here's to a weekend spent somewhere between the horizon and home.

See you out there.

Address

2710 S Croddy Way
Santa Ana, CA
92704

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+17144321860

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