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Westaway wins Melges 24 Nationals

John Pollard came first in the hotly contested 2007 Melges 24 National Championships held at the 2012 Olympic venue in Weymouth on 28–30 September.

Westaway staff

We are now proud to announce that Adam Taylor aka Adz has taken on the role of Loft Floor Production Manager. Adz has been with Westaway Sails for 5 years working on the loft floor on all aspects of manufacturing & repair.

Jamie Watts joins the sales team offering advice and solutions to all customers. Jamie from Plymouth is a keen and knowledgeable sailor who you will see regularly at events around the South West – he has been previously involved with manufacturing and repair of Westaway sails. Call Jamie for friendly and helpful advice.

Westaway prepares for Azores and Back

Five sets of sails from Westaway's sail loft are to be tested across the Atlantic as the Azores and back race starts from Cornwall.
The race – which starts from Falmouth on Saturday (June 2) will have 41, primarily amateur teams taking part in the 2,500 mile course, five of which will have sails designed and made by Westaway Sails based in Ivybridge. More...

World and North American Championships

Preparing for World Championships May 2007
Winning Sperry Top-Sider NOOD Regatta in St. Petersburg, Florida
Third place in Melges 24 North American national championships. More...

Top British sailor to sail in toughest European regatta

Britain’s top Melges 24 sailor is all set to launch his European campaign.
And as he heads to Marseilles to take part in what is probably the toughest one design regatta in Europe, John Pollard, who heads the Xcellent race team is hoping his successes on the race course continue. More...

New Sail Materials

RESEARCH and developments in sail technology are paying off for world number one Melges 24 sailor John Pollard and his team Xcellent. More...

Win makes John hungry for more

Westaway Sails wins all

Sails from Devon have cleaned up at the local regattas. Now a team from Westaway Sails is exhibiting at the Southampton Boat Show – the first time the sail makers have had a stand by themselves. More...