Why sail trimming has changed
April 28th, 2026
Before modern yacht design embraced non-overlapping headsails, a quiver of different sized sails was needed to cover the wind range.
Browsing the "sailmaking" Tag
You know who you are
April 28th, 2025
by Tom Duggan, Chair, US Sailing Race Management Committee A problem that has been building for some time seems to
Will sailmaking return to the USA?
April 27th, 2025
by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News I began making racing sails in 1983, and did so for the next 12
Make sails last longer with science
January 24th, 2024
Quantum Sails expert Wally Cross recognizes that sails are expensive, and not everyone is in a position to replace their
How to become a sailmaker
January 31st, 2022
The business of sailmaking has changed. Enter one of the big brand sail lofts and you’d once be among the
Mylar Sails: When it all began
March 8th, 2017
As laminate sails continue to evolve today, Robie Pierce shares this intimate story of when it all began. Unbeknownst to
VIDEO: So You Want To Be A Sailmaker?
November 26th, 2015
A brief look at assembling an Etchells mainsail from Doyle Sails One Design in Salem, MA. Video published on Nov
VIDEO: How cross-cut sails are made
March 12th, 2014
A J/35 FLEX Technora Genoa being cut, assembled, finished and inspected at Haarstick Sailmakers in Rochester NY. Published on Mar
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