58 Years of Design Expertise
With over 58 years of design expertise, Ullman Sails draws on a rich legacy of innovation and performance. Our archives hold decades of championship-winning designs, and our global network of world, continental, and local champions gives us unmatched insight into nearly every class. When you choose Ullman, you’re not just getting a sail; you’re tapping into the expertise, victories, and relentless pursuit of performance that have defined us for generations.
DESIGN
Team
The Ullman Sails Design Team is our network of innovative sail designers committed to creating world-class sail designs. By blending expertise, advanced technology, and years of experience on the water, they ensure exceptional performance.
Through a collaborative approach to sailmaking, the team continuously evaluates, adapts, and refines its designs. They rely on practical feedback from the loft floor, extensive time on the water, and valuable customer input. This dynamic process also allows them to explore and implement new sailmaking technologies, delivering measurable advantages to both racing and cruising sailors.
Brad Stephens
Chief Technical Consultant
Lars Bo Poulsen
Chief Designer
Tyran Kerford
Technical
Harry Ellens
Designer
Matthew Trautman
Designer
Mike Boston
Designer
Rob Meizer
Designer
Andrew Turner
Designer
Atsushi Igarashi
Designer
Alvaro García
Naval Architect
Mehmet Ali Yelkenbicer
Designer
Yuri Kostarev
Designer
David Hodges
Designer
Bruce Cooper
Designer
Sail Design & Analysis
Ullman Sails uses award-winning 3D design tools that allow our team to optimize both sail shapes and structures for the perfect flying shape. Through cutting-edge numerical analysis, sail shapes are refined, and structures are engineered long before production begins. We continually push the boundaries of existing sailmaking technologies while evaluating new innovations to enhance the sailing experience for our customers.
STATE OF THE ART
Superior Membrane Production
Our state-of-the-art membrane facility is internationally recognized for our superior lamination and precise construction. Great care is taken in the selection of our membrane components from the fibers and glue to the Mylars and taffetas. There is no size restriction on membrane sail production. The loft has two stringing machines including our ‘long-arm’ machine, which enables us to string sails for any size boat.
SUPERIOR QUALITY
Cloth Selection
Working in collaboration with our customers, we will help you find the best cloth to match your sailing style, on the water goals and budget. No matter your selection, our superior quality cloths from trusted suppliers mean great sailing on every vessel.
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Ultimate Strength
FiberPath
Ullman Sails FiberPath sails are our premium membrane product. Designed to the highest standards, these sails are lightweight, low-stretch, and strong, delivering superior performance.
Each FiberPath sail is custom-designed, with our designers carefully laying out the fiber paths to align perfectly with the expected loads, accounting for differences in fiber characteristics like stretch and durability.
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Engineered for Speed
Working closely with industry leading suppliers, our selection of laminates are carefully matched to your vessel and on the water goals. Available across our cruising and racing series, our laminate range is developed to create low stretch, durable and easy to handle high tech sails.
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innovative design
Woven
Our superior, durable woven products ensure longevity of your sail across our sails series. High quality Dacron and Hydra Net make up our woven product offering. Combined with innovative design our woven cloths propel your vessel to top performance on the water.
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Engineered for Speed
Ullman Sails uses premium spinnaker cloths tailored to the specific demands of racing and cruising spinnakers, emphasizing performance, ease of handling, and customization. The Axia Red Line Series is designed for competitive racing and features both asymmetrical and symmetrical options, maximizing projected sail area to boost speed and performance. The Axia Blue Line Series, intended for cruising enthusiasts, offers spinnakers that are easy to trim across various conditions, enhancing speed and enjoyment during sailing adventures.
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Collaboration with Industry Partners
Our ongoing partnership with industry experts is a cornerstone of delivering a well-built sails to our customers. Working directly with the leaders in the sailmaking industry ensures every facet of our sailmaking process is optimized from design, materials, to hardware.
Ullman Sails is uncompromising when selecting the materials we use to engineer our sails. We believe that you must work with the best in order to produce the best.
