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Welcome to paulnewellsails.com

Paul a sailmaker has lived on the Isle of Wight all his life. He has always loved sailing, and he took part in the 1977 Round Whitbread Round the World sailing race on Condor.

Vanessa studied Art and Design in Stoke on Trent. After gaining an MA in Industrial design she started her career at Lennox China in America.

On her return to London she designed tableware at Queensberry Hunt Design.

Vanessa also paints, currently selling her work at Kendalls Art Gallery in Cowes on the Isle of Wight and on this website. Vanessa is available for commissions.

Together, they designed a range of bags that are functional, comfortable to use and have a simplicity of design. They are made by by hand, in our sail loft on the Isle of Wight.

The sailcloth ranges include personalised bespoke sailing kit bags, wash bags and other products.They are ideal for weekends away, sports events, adventures, sailing into the blue, and travelling to far away places.