From Singapore to Songkran: A Busy Two Weeks at SEA Sailmakers

It’s been a full-on couple of weeks here at SEA Sailmakers Thailand—a fantastic mix of work, travel, and some well-earned downtime with the team.

Singapore Yachting Festival – A Great Success

To kick things off, Robert Tasker and Iwiyisi returned from a successful trip to the Singapore Yachting Festival held at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove. It was a brilliant opportunity to reconnect with long-time clients and meet new faces. We had the pleasure of speaking with owners and representatives of top production yachts like Hanse, Beneteau, Lagoon, Leopard, and Sunreef, to name a few.

We also caught up with familiar industry friends and colleagues from Asia Marine, Boat Lagoon Yachting, Simpson Marine (San Lorenzo), The Yacht Sales Co., and many more. A huge thank-you to everyone who took the time to stop by for a chat—it’s always a pleasure putting faces to the names behind the boats.

Celebrating Songkran in Phuket

Back at home in Phuket, we took a short break to celebrate Songkran, the Thai New Year, with what can only be described as the world’s biggest and most joyful water fight. The streets of Phuket were alive with laughter, splashes, and good vibes as our team joined the community in welcoming the new year Thai-style. We hope everyone had a safe and happy celebration!

Sail Repairs & New Builds

On the work front, our repair team has been handling a steady flow of sail repairs, including sails from Rolly Tasker, Incidence, and North Sails (as the official North Sails service loft in Thailand, we’re proud to offer trusted, expert service for cruising and performance yachts alike).

Here’s a quick look at what our sailmaking team has completed over the last two weeks:

  • In-Mast Furling Mainsail for a Beneteau Oceanis 381, now prepped and packed for delivery to Bauxite, Arkansas.

  • Furling Jib for a Bavaria Cruiser 56, soon heading to the waters of Singapore.

  • Furling Jib for a Corsair F-28, now set to cruise the Gulf of Thailand out of Pattaya.

  • And a shoutout to Tommy, who braved the rigging on a newly arrived Excess 11 catamaran—thanks to the team at Primus Marine, regional distributors, for trusting us with your canvas and sail needs.

Thank You for Sharing Your Photos

We absolutely love seeing our sails out in the wild, and a huge thanks goes out to:

  • Chris, for sharing an awesome shot of his SEA Sails spinnaker flying beautifully on his Schock 35 in Texas.

  • Mark, for the incredible photo of his SEA Sails mainsail powering his Ranger 33 Tall Rig through Hawaiian waters.

  • Giovanni, for capturing the perfect moment with your new SEA Sails Genoa flying proudly on your Morgan 43.

If you’re searching for custom sailmaking in Thailand, trusted sail repairs in Phuket, or expert canvas and marine upholstery solutions, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Whether you’re a local charter operator, a world cruiser, or just preparing for your next weekend sail—we’re here to keep you moving forward, one stitch at a time.

Until next time—fair winds and happy sailing from all of us at SEA Sailmakers.

Robert Tasker