Gowen Ocean Sailmakers

25/07/2013

Fantastic pre Cadet Week deals currently on offer at the Loft. Don't miss out!

23/07/2013

Great start to the OK Europeans for Lee Child, currently in 4th and top UK boat!!

20/06/2013

If you have ever been on board a boat in a hot climate you will know how uncomfortable the burning sun or high temperatures can be - even if you are lucky enough to run the air conditioning it can be quite unpleasant. This Tensile Awning has been fitted to an Oyster 54 in the beautiful setting of Palma Marina. Within minutes of the Tensile Awning going up the skipper noticed a big drop in on deck and below deck temperatures - so much so that the air conditioning was switched off! Designed using specialist form finding software we were able to maximise the protection it gives the boat but minimise the time and effort required to fit it. A key feature is that it does not require any battens! The main section is made using WeatherMax80, a fabric that is half the weight, twice as strong and more stable than traditional acrylic. We would expect this awning to offer great protection even in a Force 7. The mesh side panels offer two benefits. Firstly when the sun is low in the sky they protect anyone sitting in the cockpit from burning. Secondly, they can help keep out the inclement weather. The mesh only allows a gentle breeze though rather than a gale and in the event of rain it will also offer protection An added bonus to the mesh panels is that they do offer greater privacy. Without blocking the view from the boat it prevents on lookers from staring in. Each awning is designed uniquely for each boat.

17/06/2013

Dabchicks OK open meeting...Saturdays start..!!

17/06/2013

17/06/2013

Congratulations to Lee Child in a convincing win at the Dabchicks Ok Open meeting! After a testing race on Saturday in up too 32 knots, Lee won all 3 races Sunday with his 'Go' sail. For full race report and results see the OK class website.

17/06/2013

Well done to Dan Ager coming 2nd in the Brightlingsea OK open meeting using his new 'GO' sail!

04/06/2013

A great looking Tensile awning on a Oyster 655 based in Palma.

28/05/2013

Congratulations to John Dyson, winning his debut race in his new Winkle Brigg 'Florrie May'.
'Florrie May' has recently been restored by Swift boats and has a full suit of GO sails.

09/04/2013

Lee at the OK Worlds

04/03/2013

A huge well done to GO team Optimist sailor Conor Wey who placed 3rd at this weekends Poole Opti Open.
Great Stuff Conor! Looking forward to the spring champs at West Mersea this coming weekend.

01/03/2013

Synergy Marine International OK GBR 2154 makes its public debut. Sporting Selden hardware supplied by Allspars, English Braids ropes, a GO sail and a great colour scheme! Come and visit the OK stand at the Dinghy Show this weekend.