U K Sailmakers

Most boats come with sails, but few come with sails built to last through the kind of winds that sweep across Long Island Sound. U K Sailmakers specializes in crafting and repairing those durable canvases—mainsails, jibs, spinnakers, and everything in between—for sailors who need gear that holds up season after season. The work happens just off the main drag in Port Chester, where the shop has been a quiet fixture among the marinas and boatyards that line the waterfront.

You’ll find them at 10 Midland Ave M-01A, tucked into a low-slung industrial strip that serves as a hub for marine trades. The area is a mix of old-school boatbuilders and newer outfits, all sharing the same salt-tinged air and the occasional rumble of trucks hauling trailers down to the docks. While the neighborhood might not be flashy, it’s exactly where you’d expect to find a sailmaker—close enough to the water to be practical, far enough from the tourist crowds to keep things efficient.

Sail repair, custom design, and rigging adjustments are all part of the routine here. If your current set isn’t cutting it, they can walk you through options over the phone at (914) 600-8800. For directions, the map is straightforward: here’s where to go. Locals know the turnoff when they see the cluster of boat masts over the fence.