Customer Testimonials

Jeremy Flynn – Corby 33 – Reefable #3

by Andrew Wood | 09/10/2019 | Customer Testimonials | 0 Comments

Hello Andrew New sail has great shape and looks solid....very happy. Given that it will probably be pretty sporty conditions when I come to put in the reef. Do you have any tips/advice or could you point me the way of any resource on the subject of slab reefed jibs? I...

Antony Roberts – Jeanneau SUN ODYSSEY 37 – Furling Mainsail and Genoa

by Andrew Wood | 13/05/2019 | Customer Testimonials | 0 Comments

Hi, I bought a set of sails from you for my Jeanneau so37 Due to family circumstances I couldn't use boat last year, but they’re on now and look superb and wow, they have transformed the boat. My old sails were not damaged but just tired so I did try hard to justify...

Peter Dunham – Lagoon 400 S2 – Code Zero

by Andrew Wood | 05/04/2018 | Cruising News, Customer Testimonials, Loft News | 0 Comments

Hi Andrew, First picture of code zero in its element. I have some great drone shots I’ll send in due course as well. Question: what are the recommendations for wind speed limits up and downwind before we furl it? Thx [video width="3840" height="2160"...

Hugh Kilpatrick – Nicholson 43 – Radial Laminate Mainsail

by Andrew Wood | 04/04/2018 | Cruising News, Customer Testimonials, Loft News | 0 Comments

Andrew I’m sorry - I should have let you know earlier. Work has got in the way until now, so we’ve just had a few days on the boat. The sail is absolutely first class - it feels more powerful. The sail cover is good - the lazy jack holes don’t line up perfectly but...

Ian Boston – Pogo 1250 – Full Set of Racing Sails

by Andrew Wood | 04/06/2017 | Customer Testimonials, Loft News, Racing News | 0 Comments

Dear Andrew, "All the sails fit perfectly, and the shape of the main now looks fantastic. I've shared some photos in [1], the modified sails start after the shot of the unmodified main head with the tape measure. The main now really responds to halyard tension with...

Marcelo Saguier – Pogo 2 – Full set of Racing Sails

by Andrew Wood | 23/01/2017 | Customer Testimonials | 0 Comments

Hi Andrew, I’m very happy with the sails, I was training with some pogo 3 and Ofcet with 20 knots and i’m very fast, also upwind i have same VMG. The dedication and professionalism in the design and construction, without any doubt are reflected in the speed. Many...

Phil Clough – Django 6.70 – Code Zero

by Andrew Wood | 12/01/2017 | Customer Testimonials | 1 Comment

Hi Andrew firstly, I love the code 0 you made for Zigzag (my Django 6.70) it works great as well as looking the business 🙂 boat is now back home in Poole after a great cpl of weeks day-sailing her back from Concarneau. can I ask, the thimbles you used on the torsion...

Kelvin Hull – Dufour 40 Performance – Hydranet Radial Mainsail

by Andrew Wood | 11/01/2017 | Customer Testimonials | 0 Comments

Andrew, Sail fits fine and looks great thank you. I need one of those Velcro strops to hold down the clew. Did you say that you were going to put in a Cunningham? Also, for your future reference. The sail ties are a bit short. They are fine once the sail is down and...

Patrick Corke – Gem Micro – Radial Mainsail & reefable Jib

by Andrew Wood | 25/07/2016 | Customer Testimonials | 2 Comments

Hi Andrew, Thank you for all the effort you put into my sails. They set beautifully, with fine entries and open leeches. They fit the limited space just as I had hoped, and the boat is pointing higher and footing better. They really are a top quality job. Computer...

Hugh Kilpatrick – Nicholson 43 – Race Spinnaker

by Andrew Wood | 05/07/2016 | Customer Testimonials | 3 Comments

Hi Andrew I just wanted to let you know that we unpacked the spinnaker at Ardfern on Thursday morning before bundling it into the bag and setting off. We had a trial run on the way up to the start in about 20 knots true and we absolutely flew up to Oban,...

Paul Burn – Pogo 2 – Full Sail Inventory

by Andrew Wood | 30/06/2015 | Customer Testimonials | 0 Comments

"Dear Andrew, A quick note to say thank you very much for the sails - kitting out a Mini from scratch has been fairly daunting - but really pleased to at least have peace of mind with the sails, knowing they all fit the boat well and really nice quality. And thanks...

Mr T Robertson – Gaff Tops’l – Steel Expedition Yacht

by Andrew Wood | 28/01/2015 | Customer Testimonials | 0 Comments

Andrew The sail has arrived, fits well (always a worry because there is no way of directly measuring the gaff angle) and the sail looks good. Many thanks. I will send you a photo of it when I get one with an interesting background Regards Trevor. Iron Bark's...

Mr T Hunter : Furling Genoa : Cobra 850

by Andrew Wood | 16/01/2015 | Customer Testimonials | 0 Comments

Hello again. Sorry for the long delay. I have been meaning to email for the last six months. I thought that you would like to know that the sail you made for me has been excellent. Over the 25 years that I have had the boat, I have had several genoas but this one is...

Toby Isles’ Mini Transat Qualifier Video

by Andrew Wood | 10/11/2014 | Customer Testimonials, Loft News, Racing News | 0 Comments

Toby Isles has just released this fantastic video of his single handed Mini Transat qualifying passage that he completed earlier this year on his RG650 'Mintaka'. Every Mini Transat competitor has to complete a 1000 mile, non-stop single-handed route in order to prove...

Sail Design Service : ANON

by Andrew Wood | 08/08/2014 | Customer Testimonials | 0 Comments

Hi Andrew, Thanks so much for the info. I would like to thank you for an excellent design service and can we get it into production asap. My rough calculations give a 2% increase in speed for a 1% [IRC] rating increase so it appears to be going in the right direction...

Dave and Merry : Spinnaker Launch Bag

by Andrew Wood | 22/10/2013 | Customer Testimonials | 0 Comments

Andrew, Just a note to let you know the sail bag arrived safely (and very quickly). I also want to tell you that I am very impressed with the quality and attention to detail. Every time the spinnaker is launched and retrieved, I'll be giving you thanks!...

Mr Harding : Sigma 38 : Hydranet Radial Mainsail

by Andrew Wood | 23/09/2013 | Customer Testimonials, Racing News | 0 Comments

Andrew a pic of our very nice mainsail... "Sailed to Poole and back with the new main , I really like it , and I find it incredible that you can make such a nice looking sail having not made any other sigma [38] sails before..." Hydranet Radial durable Race Mainsail...

Mr J Rorke : Classic Gaff Cutter : Asymmetrical Gennaker

by Andrew Wood | 31/08/2013 | Cruising News, Customer Testimonials | 0 Comments

Hi Andrew, Took the genie out of the bag yesterday. Sea like a millpond. hardly a breath of wind but we were soon sliding along at 2 to 3K ! Kept it up for an hour when with a little more wind we were creaming along at more than 6 K ! Fantastic ! Thanks, Joff Classic...

Mr Mercer : Achilles 24 : Furling Genoa

by Andrew Wood | 26/08/2013 | Customer Testimonials | 0 Comments

Dear Andrew, It has been a mad few months for me with a daughter's wedding plus my son's this weekend. However I have been remiss about saying how pleased I am with the new genoa for my Achilles. The shape is excellent and pointing looks good and I can't wait to try...

Mr and Mrs Taylor : Sail Laundry

by Andrew Wood | 02/07/2013 | Customer Testimonials | 0 Comments

Hi Andrew, Just thought we'd let you know that we were delighted with the sail you had cleaned for us last winter. I don't know who does the cleaning for you, but it's the best we've had done, they even removed the mouldy bits which no one has achieved before! Molly...

Geoff Duniam : Mini Transat : Pentex Solent

by Andrew Wood | 26/06/2013 | Customer Testimonials, Racing News | 0 Comments

Hey Woody, I really liked the sail - great shape, good power, very forgiving (important when you're dog tired, as we know!) and I thought very durable.

R & J Barton : Furling Genoa : Hunter Horizon 30

by Andrew Wood | 29/04/2013 | Customer Testimonials, Racing News | 0 Comments

'Morning Andrew, Just to say our first race with Katisha went very well. With winds up to 18kts she was slightly overpowered at times but nothing we couldn't handle, (we didn't reef). The overall performance was much improved than with the self tacker We did win the...

M Russchen : VQ 32 : Durable Performance Reefing #2

by Andrew Wood | 30/01/2013 | Customer Testimonials, Racing News | 0 Comments

Hey Woody !! Hope you and your family are well ! The jib is great, absolutely. Pointing very high and good speeds, so I am a happy customer. Maarten

Steve : Racing Storm Jib

by Andrew Wood | 22/11/2012 | Cruising News, Customer Testimonials, Racing News | 0 Comments

Hi Andrew, spitfire jib brilliant and plenty big enough, she was able to do five knots on a close reach. sorry pictures not better. Steve Taken off Falmouth on a test sail in 40 Knots plus.

Mr Saunders : Sun Odyssey 33i Performance : Asymmetrical Reacher

by Andrew Wood | 29/10/2012 | Cruising News, Customer Testimonials | 0 Comments

Hello Andrew A few pictures of the reacher! We love the sight of it, we might call it Ann after Matthew Flinders' wife. Best wishes, Mr Saunders

Paul W: Hunter Delta : Radial cut performance Laminate Jib with internal Taffeta

by Andrew Wood | 02/05/2012 | Customer Testimonials, Racing News | 0 Comments

Andrew So your mind is at rest sail fits A okay. Will need to put a small protection patch on each side to stop chaffing on cross-trees and the tell tales I will change. Might also look at a small protection patch where it goes over top of forward stanchion, have...

Susanne Beyer : Mini Transat : Large kite

by Andrew Wood | 16/02/2012 | Customer Testimonials, Racing News | 0 Comments

Dear Andrew, I have now realized with immense sorrow that my mail of answer was never sent! I am so sorry.... I am not very "technological" and with the iphone .... excuse-me!! My Transat has been some an adventure in the adventure, since on October 23, passed Cabo...