Business Highlights

• Established Brand: Operates under the globally recognised UK Sailmakers name with international marketing and technical support.
• Prime Location: Kemah, Texas – in close proximity to Houston-area marinas, yacht clubs, and regatta venues such as Galveston Bay.
• Flexible Ownership Structure: The current owner is seeking a loft buyer to take over business management and front-line operations. They intend to stay on as, supporting sail design, quoting, and technical consultation.
• High Demand: Strong regional need for sail repairs, new cruising & racing sails, and canvas work presents excellent growth opportunities.

Included in the Partnership:

1. Real Estate / Facilities

• 1,600 sq. ft. leased workspace
• Office, sail loft floor, and storage areas

2. Equipment & Inventory

• Full stock of sailmaking materials and supplies
• Industrial sewing machines: Ferrari 266 heavy duty, Ferrari spinnaker machine, Sailrite long arm, Nechi triple-stitch for panel assembly and Consew zig-zag machine
• Carlson Plotter/cutter system available, Heat-sealing tools, grommet presses, sail measuring tools, etc.

3. Operations & Staff

• Proven workflows for repairs, service work, and new sails
• Office and customer service systems in place
• Training and full support provided by current owner during transition

4. Customer Base

• Established client list of local cruisers and racers
• Additional customers in Gulf Coast & throughout Texas
• Strong reputation in One Design fleets and with local yacht clubs
• Repeat business across repairs, replacements, and new sails

5. Additional Value

• Full access to UK Sailmakers’ central design resources, technical team, and global supplier network
• Well-known and respected brand in the region
• Major opportunity for growth through canvas offerings and expanded local marketing
• Potential for scaling to full production loft

Additional Details

This opportunity is best suited for someone based in the Houston area who can:

• Manage daily operations and customer interactions
• Oversee the office and coordinate production schedules
• Grow the business locally while maintaining high service standards
• Collaborate with the current owner on technical and design aspects

Investment Terms: Inquire for details
Financials: Available upon request with signed NDA
Reason for Restructuring: Owner wishes to travel and work remotely while remaining active in sailmaking and design
Transition Support: Full training and onboarding provided; seller intends to stay involved long-term in a remote, design-focused role

Contact Information:
Pedro Gianotti
+1 281-387-8119
pedro@uksailmakers.com

Visit the UK Sailmakers Texas loft page to learn more about the loft.

It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people and boats, and wants to build a career in the marine industry. Sales experience and a background in sailing or sailmaking are a plus, but we’re happy to train the right candidate who’s eager to learn.

You must be currently living in the San Diego area, organized, energetic, and ready to get hands-on.

Interested?

Send your resume to loft owner John Bennett at: sandiego@uksailmakers.com

Visit the UK Sailmakers San Diego loft page to learn more about our team and services.

UK Sailmakers New Zealand is looking for one or two experienced sailmakers or canvas workers to join our team for the Southern Hemisphere summer season. This is a temporary position running approximately from November 2025 through the end of February 2026.

We’re seeking skilled, hands-on individuals with experience in sailmaking or canvas work. If you’re detail-oriented, dependable, and ready to jump into a busy summer at the loft, we’d love to hear from you.

Come enjoy the summer in beautiful New Zealand while working in a fast-paced, rewarding marine industry environment. Applicants must have a valid New Zealand work permit.

Interested?

Send your resume to loft owner Phil Houghton at: newzealand@uksailmakers.com

Visit the UK Sailmakers New Zealand loft page to learn more about our team and services.

This full-time position involves building and repairing sails, canvas, and shades in a fully air-conditioned indoor facility.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Responsibilities:

• Use of power and hand tools
• Cutting fabric and webbing, measuring sails
• Hand sewing and preparing sail/canvas components for assembly

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in upholstery, awning, or similar hands-on work
• Attention to detail and ability to follow precise measurements
• Sewing experience is an asset but not required
• Physically capable of lifting up to 30 lbs
• Must have valid work authorization, a Social Security Number, and the ability to communicate in English

To apply, please contact Ludmila at 305-567-1773.

Visit the UK Sailmakers Miami loft page to learn more about the loft.

Interested?

Send resumes to Emmett Dickheiser at: emmett@uksailmakers.com

Visit the UK Sailmakers Northeast loft page to learn more about the loft.

Interested?

Send resumes to Loft General Manager Kevin Crouchley at: kevin@uksailmakers.com

Visit the UK Sailmakers Northeast loft page to learn more about the loft.

If you’re enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and ready to learn, we’d love to hear from you.

Interested?

Send your resume to loft owner, Geoff Bishop at: fremantle@uksailmakers.com

Visit the UK Sailmakers Fremantle loft page to learn more about the loft.

For years UK Sailmakers has been helping sailors learn the racing rules of sailing with our animated Rules Quiz program. Now we are taking on teaching sail trim and sail handing with a new instructional video series.

The free videos will be posted to http://www.uksailmakers.com/learning-videos-and-articles/. The first one is a 3.5-minute video on how to set an outboard lead for better sail shape when jib reaching.

Upcoming videos will cover how to adjust your jib lead position, get proper halyard tension, how to set your traveler properly, spinnaker jibes and douses, how to get your jib trimmed faster in a tack, with more to come.