Nigel will be part of the big team of volunteers helping out the Race Team throughout the event. Some pictures above of the IOM Nationals at Datchet in 2014 – the atmosphere was fantastic then and we are sure it will be gripping sailing and good banter this year.
Sending good luck to all.
Nigel and Mark having fun with their twin boats at Datchett for the UK IOM Nationals 2026. Remember you can order our IOM sails in our shop here Online Shop
It’s been all change at Catsails this past week or so, as Nigel has had the sewing machine out and made eight suits of beautiful detailed Vintage Marblehead sails out of ‘varnished Terylene’ for a number of Vintage Vane steered boats originating from the 1950s and 60s. Each boat had an individual designed suit of sails which proved quite challenging but it was very nice to go back to the skills I learnt as a full sized sail maker – certainly served my time starting at age 16! Haven’t forgotten it! Also our thanks go to Wayne Stobbs from our sister shop Cat Components for designing and 3D printing vintage style number stencils.
Congratulations to the winners from the weekend Craig Richards and Nigel Barrow- wow and both sailing with Catsails. We had a great weekend at West Lancs YC for the first TT of the year – and huge thanks to the club for hosting us. As you can see there was a good turn out and many of these skippers will follow the circuit around the UK this year. Catsails were being sported across the fleets and if you wish to get in the groove then follow here….Catsails
Catsails are off to meet up with our friends and race at West Lancs YC , Southport this coming weekend. Will the wind blow??? It will probably be chilly. Lots of you are also getting ready for the coming season with plenty of orders rolling in for the ‘silly season’ , we are very grateful for all your support, and if you want to add your orders to the work board, then just have a look at www.catsails.co.uk
Replacement main being sent out today. Got to keep you guys sailing, order here http://www.catsails.co.uk
3 trips to the Post Office this week , so lots of the holiday orders cleared. And a reminder that if you fancy having more than one colour as your finger patches, then just add a note on your order and we can do that for you. click here to get straight to us http://www.catsails.co.uk .
The weather in the UK reminds me of this trip to West Lancs Y C! The Sail loft is open for the new year and we look forward to another busy year.
The rescue boat had to be used to break up the ice on the seawater lake for the racing to be able to start.
Best wishes to all. Last day in the sail loft today, and we re open on the 5th January. The online shop will happily take your orders throughout our break, so if you want to get your name on the production list for 2026, get those orders in. All the best for the holidays, Nigel, Sue & Ness
First of several trips to our local Post Office this week…
