Racing sails that will perform for years
UK Sailmakers Northeast makes racing sails for all kinds of boats, sailors, and budgets. We use powerful computer modeling and analysis programs to design race-winning sails that will hold up to the strains and stresses of the race course. Modern CAD programs allow sail designers to rely more on proven numbers than on old fashion intuition.
Racing Mainsails
Your mainsail is the most tireless worker on your boat. Whether crossing the starting line in a drifter or reefed down in 30 knots, the same mainsail needs to hold a fast shape. No matter what construction system or cloth material is used, all of our racing mains are custom designed for your boat and the conditions you typically race in.
Spinnakers
Just as with headsails, an inventory of spinnakers (symmetrical or asymmetrical) is necessary to best cover the range of wind speeds and wind angles you will be racing in. Work with your local UK Sailmaker to determine which sails will serve you best.
One-Design Sails
Winning one-design sails requires time in the class to figure out what shapes are fast and how to tune the boat over a range of wind conditions. While we don’t make sails for all one-design classes, the ones we are involved in have winners with our sails.
Racing Genoas, and Jibs
Customizing your racing headsail inventory will improve your boat’s performance around the buoys and during distance races. Having the right sized and shaped headsail for the conditions will always be faster. Your local UK Sailmaker works with you to build a headsail inventory that works for your racing requirements as well as budget.
Racing Specialty Sails
Code Zeros, Flying Sails, Flying Jibs, Jib Topsails, and Staysails are available from UK Sailmakers. Click below to learn the difference between these different reaching sails to decide which may be the best for your boat and locale.
Storm Sails
There are three sails classified as storm sails: a heavy weather jib, a storm jib, and a storm trysail. All three are a must for boats heading offshore.
Racing Options & Accessories
At UK Sailmakers Northeast, we’re proud of our 75 years of making custom-made sails right here in the USA. Starting with the design, to milling the sailcloth, to constructing the sail and finishing the corners, we provide genuine craftsmanship – all done here in the continental United States.