dom@dartsails.co.uk

07773 909206

Dominic began sailing at the age of six and has been passionate about the sport ever since. A highly capable and competitive sailor, he regularly races in the Plymouth area as well as on the J/24 circuit.

After leaving school to train as an apprentice carpenter and joiner, Dominic moved into sailmaking in 2008, joining Westaway Sails as a trainee. He quickly proved himself to be an accurate, diligent, and fast-learning sailmaker, progressing to loft floor manager in 2010 where he led the team of sailmakers. In 2011 he joined Ullman Sails, further broadening his experience across all areas of the craft.

In 2015, Dominic and Sean purchased Dart Sails and Covers from Simon and Jane, combining their skills and experience to continue developing the business. Today, Dominic divides his time between the office and the loft floor, ensuring every new sail meets the highest standards while also carrying out alterations and recuts to give clients’ existing sails a new lease of life.

Dominic won the Impala Nationals in 2022 aboard Impulsive and remains active within the class. He now primarily sails his Formula 28, Stitch, and a J/24, WiJit, which he co-owns with friends. At the 2025 J/24 World Championships, WiJit finished as the second UK boat and 15th overall.

Outside of work, Dominic enjoys cycling, surfing, and walking his dog.

sean@dartsails.co.uk

07717 500726

Sean has been sailing for over 35 years both competitively and recreationally. Sean is a multiple National and European champion in dinghies, small sports boat Keelboats and yachts. Sean joined Westaway Sails as a trainee in 1987 under the guidance of then MD Simon Unwin, leaving briefly for what was then Proctor Masts SW who was the leading SW based mast fabricators specialising in custom rigs for large multihulls and monohulls.  In 1993 Sean left spar making and returned to be re-united with Simon at Westaway Sails to become loft floor manager. Since 1993, Sean has developed his expertise in all aspects of sail-making from designing to the production and fitting of sails, tailored specifically to customers’ requirements.

Sean has an excellent reputation as a knowledgeable and honest Sailmaker and Sail designer. Within the past 10 years Sean has designed sails for many National and European Championship winning boats but also for Blue Water cruising boats and beautiful classic yachts where quality and durability is of absolute importance. Sean is extremely knowledge on all sail materials enabling him to recommend the most suitable products for each individual clients needs.

Sean is a RYA National Race officer organising major sailing events in the SW mainly from his hometown of Brixham. Sean spends most of his spare time supporting his son Thomas with his sailing campaign. Thomas competes at high level in Toppers where he’s considered one of the best in the country having won the Topper 4.2 National Championships in 2022.

loft@dartsails.co.uk

Helen was part of the team that relaunched Dart Sails and Covers in 2006 with Simon and Jane. An excellent machinist with a keen eye for detail. She has over 20 years of sailmaking experience working on everything from dinghy sails to Brixham trawlers. Helen is also a talented sailor, having owned and raced many boats including an Impala! Helen enjoys being outdoors, either riding her bike, walking, surfing or camping in Cornwall.

Jamie is a talented cover maker with a keen eye for detail. Jamie has worked at Dart Sails & Covers since 2012 and is now an essential part of the team.  Previously running his own canvas manufacturers there is not much that Jamie has not come across before. Jamie has the ability to envisage what is and what is not practical with regard to all things covers. Jamie will then happily go on site and make a pattern of what is required and then turn it into a cover the owner will be proud to own.  If it can be covered Jamie can make it! Jamie enjoys playing guitar and Surfing in his spare time.

accounts@dartsails.co.uk

Laura used to work with Sean many years ago, before going off to University to study Graphic Design. She recently joined Sean and Dom and the rest of Dart Sails and Covers, helping to re-design the new logo and branding for the business, and the website and spec sheets for sails and canvas. She is also the office and accounts manager, manning the phones and sorting the paperwork a few days a week. Laura has owned and raced an Impala, as well as sailing dinghies and cruiser-sailing abroad.

Mark aka “Tom”, joined the team in 2022 having run his own successful cover making business for many years. Mark brings a wealth of knowledge with him from over 30 years in the industry. A talented machinist with a real talent for intricate bespoke details. Mark is a very welcome addition to the team helping us keep up with the high demand for new covers since Covid.  Mark has a real love for the outdoors spending his spare time, hiking, wild camping, and surfing. He’s a talented musician too regularly playing guitar in his band “hang five”.