27/08/2026
Local Knowledge Pays Off at Falmouth - UK Sailmakers Boats carrying inventories built by UK Sailmakers GBR South West took overall honours in IRC 1, IRC 2, IRC 3, the Falmouth Large Working Boats and the
UK Sailmakers South Africa represents the brand in SA and is one of the group production facilities.
27/08/2026
Local Knowledge Pays Off at Falmouth - UK Sailmakers Boats carrying inventories built by UK Sailmakers GBR South West took overall honours in IRC 1, IRC 2, IRC 3, the Falmouth Large Working Boats and the
15/08/2026
Local Lofts. Global Strength. UK Sailmakers is one of the world’s most established groups of sailmakers with nearly 50 lofts and service centers. Our cruising and racing sails...
06/08/2026
First landfall after the Indian Ocean? Your sails deserve a proper look.
If you are working your way down the coast toward the Cape, Durban and Richards Bay are your last real chance to get your wardrobe sorted before the South Atlantic.
UK Sailmakers South Africa is a full manufacturing and repair loft based in Durban, and the only sail loft in Southern Africa outside Cape Town. We have spent many years building sails tough enough for this coastline, and we can handle anything from a chafe repair while you wait out the weather to a complete new wardrobe.
Cruising, performance cruising and racing sails. Repairs, servicing and covers. Representatives in Richards Bay, Durban and the Western Cape.
Durban: Luke +27 83 799 2684, Craig +27 79 510 7475
Richards Bay: Clinton +27 83 279 1265
[email protected]
www.uksailmakers.com
Safe passage, and give us a shout before you round the corner.
23/07/2026
Sail With Confidence UK Sailmakers is one of the world’s most established groups of sailmakers with nearly 50 lofts and service centers. Our cruising and racing sails...
17/07/2026
Sails built in Durban to sail non-stop round the world, the wrong way round!
Istvan Kopar Sets Sail on His Anniversary Challenge - UK Sailmakers On Saturday, July 4th at 10 AM, Istvan Kopar cast off from Fort Lauderdale (Florida, USA) aboard Surprise, bound for Les Sables d'Olonne, France. It's the
15/07/2026
Lessons Learned Short - Quentin Debois' Benchmark Record - UK Sailmakers In this Lessons Learned Podcast Short, host Buttons Padin talks with Belgian sailor Quentin Debois after he established a world benchmark time sailing a Mini
16/06/2026
Congratulations Johan!👏🏼👏🏼
10/06/2026
Obsession Does It Again: Back-to-Back ORWA Siska Champions - UK Sailmakers Paul and Ceris Arns, along with the crew of Obsession, were crowned ORWA Siska Champions for the second year running at the 2025/26 season presentation,
09/05/2026
09/05/2026
The Measurer's Cheat Sheet - UK Sailmakers Whether you're preparing for your first offshore race or renewing your rating certificate, understanding how your sails are measured is essential. That's why
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