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About Hayes Sails
Combine old fashion sailmaking & canvas methods with today’s modern technology.
Hayes Custom Sails was formed by Rod Hayes in 1973 and our 3000 plus square foot loft was constructed that same year. Philip Doggett took over the loft in 2016 and along with Rod’s part-time assistance. We continue to be one of the last independent sailmakers in South Eastern Chesapeake Bay Region. Throughout the years we have custom made thousands of sails and repairs, from repairing the Schooner America’s main sail to small day sailors. In 2018 we partnered with ElvstrØm sails to become a Sale Point for Virginia and the North Eastern Carolina region. This has allowed us to combine old fashion sailmaking & canvas methods with today’s modern technology providing our clients with good performing sails and custom fitting canvas work.
Cruising & Racing Sails
Sail Repairs, Recuts, & Modifications
UV Covers
Full Batten Conversions
What We Do
SAIL REPAIR
SAIL REPAIR
Our 2000 plus sf lofting floor allows us to loft sails and large canvas jobs. This ensures proper layout for inspections, repairs, sail re-cuts, & modifications. Our other services included roller furling conversions, UV Covers, new or re-stitch, foam or rope luff pads, and full batten conversions.
NEW SAILS
NEW SAILS
We have constructed thousands of new sails of all sizes throughout the years, technology and overseas completion forced us some years ago to purchase larger sails overseas and still constructing the smaller sails in our loft. We are excited about partnering with Elvstrom Sails in 2018. This allows us to provide our customers sails of any size, from standard cruising to high-performance racing sails.
RIGGING
RIGGING
We have the capability to swag up to 3/16” cable fittings on your standing rigging. Larger jobs we have partnered with an experienced rigger who we coordinate the job for you. We also provide and install all running rigging. We are a CDI dealer on your roller furling needs and a Sta-Lok dealer for your standing rigging. We also can provide all major brands such as Harken, Dutchman, and Shaffer.
CANVAS
CANVAS
We provide all facets of canvas work, from repairs to new custom designs and fitting. Whether you have a sailboat or powerboat we can provide all your canvas needs, from winch covers to full enclosures. We also do a lot of specialty canvas work for our non-seagoing clients. We also do awnings, commercial and residential, including shade sails.
The Hayes Sails client experience.
Testimonials
The Hayes Sails client experience.
Testimonials
