Exe Sails And Covers

General information

Exe Sails & Covers was formed in August 2013 by Sam Woolner, Mac McDonald and Chris Scanes, who has been serving the local and national sailing community for over 30 years and building on Chris's success, they combined to form the largest sail loft on the river Exe and in East Devon. Pete Handscomb joined and completed the team in January 2014 bringing nearly 40 years of experience making regional, national and World Championship winning dinghy sails.

We can manufacture sails for all boats including Yacht racing and cruising sails as well as Dinghy racing and cruising sails. Chris Scanes, our veteran sailmaker, is also the UK’s most experienced Junk Rig sailmaker.

We have a dedicated Canvas department who specialise in bespoke canvas work and in house, we manufacture a wide range of recycled sailcloth and canvas accessories.

We also supply top quality dinghy covers for all forms of sailing dinghy and a bespoke cover service.

We pride ourselves on our service and the relationships we have with our customers, providing after sales assistance, information and helpful tips to make your boat go faster and your sails last longer.

Our services include:
New Sails
One Design Sails
Servicing & Repair
Washing of Sails & Canvas
Sprayhoods & Enclosures
Dodgers
Cockpit & Flybridge Covers
Upholstery
Bespoke Canvas Work
Sailcloth Bags & Accessories
Canvas Bags
*NEW* Dinghy Chandlery
Shade Sails & Awnings
Bimini's
Sail Covers & Stack Packs
Dinghy Covers
Local collection from sailing clubs/marinas.

Our services don't stop at the marine industry, we manufacture a wide range of products from awnings for local shops to search and rescue equipment, canvas roofs, outdoor spaces and whatever else our customers dream up.