Pinnell & Bax

11/06/2025

A strong weekend for the P&B Race Team at the Solo Eastern Championship in Brightlingsea ⛵

In a competitive fleet and a mix of testing conditions, the team delivered an outstanding performance, securing 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall 🥇🥈🥉

Well done to all competitors for some great racing, and thank you to Brightlingsea Sailing Club for hosting a well-run and enjoyable event.

Photo Credit © Cheryl Jessop

05/06/2025

Looking after your sails means better speed, longer life, and fewer headaches on the water. We’ve put together some quick tips to help you get the most from your kit and give your sails the love they deserve! ⛵🌊

04/06/2025

Brave the storm with the CST500™ Coastal Sailing Jacket 🌊

Built using Zhik's proven Aroshell 3-layer fabric technology to provide streamlined foul weather gear for a wide range of conditions. This jacket is equally suited for use on short-haul and overnight crossings, as in high performance sports boat racing.

Try it on now at our new Cowes Shop in time for the round the island race! ⛵

03/06/2025

P&B x Zhik Cowes Shop Now Open! ⛵

Based in the very heart of the Cowes sailing hub, our new location on the Isle of Wight features an exclusive partnership with Zhik, showcasing their innovative new Offshore range designed for serious sailing.

Opening in pop-up format, in time for the renowned Round The Island Race, there couldn't be a better time to get yourself over to P&B!

28/05/2025

72 sailors, 36 boats, 8 races, 4 days.

That’s a wrap on the Fireball Nationals!

We’re really pleased to have supported this brilliant event alongside Zhik and a big thank you goes to Looe Sailing Club for being such great hosts. It was awesome to see so many boats out there running P&B sails... and taking a lot of the top spots too!

We’re excited to see the fleet again for the Inlands at Chew valley and the Worlds in Garda!

24/05/2025

P&B out in full force for the Fireball Nationals in Looe! ⛵️

We’re expecting some great racing with the current conditions, 12 knots and gusts of 18!! Who’s going to be first in for a swim?

The P&B stand will be open all weekend selling fittings, rope and clothing so make sure to come and check out the stock. Our experienced staff will be on site to help!

21/05/2025

A sunny day on the Solent with friends who share our passion for sailing!

Our team spent Monday with Gill UK and Tall Ships Youth Trust in Portsmouth, enjoying life aboard a 72ft Challenger yacht and three friendly races under blue skies. While the breeze was light, the relaxed pace gave us all more time to connect and appreciate being out on the water – a fitting way to experience what makes Gill's equipment so reliable across all conditions. No wonder they're celebrating 50 years of excellence.

Sailing alongside the UK's oldest and largest youth development outdoor learning charity was a powerful reminder of our community's strength. Days like these connect us with fellow sailors who understand that time on water is both a joy and a responsibility.

Thank you Gill, for including us in part of your 50th anniversary celebrations. Your commitment to quality and the sailing community has set the standard for half a century. Here's to many more years of innovation and support for the waters we all love.

08/05/2025

At P&B, our commitment to being the best never stops. Our expert sailmaker, Tom Lonsdale, and his team are fine-tuning the design of our Merlin sails to maximize speed and responsiveness. Every tweak in shape and size can be the game-changing edge for your boat...that’s why we’re always pushing for perfection💯⛵

More information on our sails can be found here: https://www.pinbax.com/sail-loft-i20

06/05/2025

"That was the best Scorpion open meeting I've even been to." - John Tailby

An unbelievable weekend of racing at Rock for the Scorpion Open! High-speed winds equals high-speed racing and a lot of swimming!

P&B hulls took all three steps on the podium and our sails took the superior two! Drawing on over 50 years of sailmaking, it really makes the difference on the water🌊⛵

Read the full in-depth article here: https://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/285780/Scorpion-Open-at-Rock

03/05/2025

Love being part of this event - Entries are open for the first leg of the Pinnell & Bax Northamptonshire Youth Series ⛵️

We would like to welcome you to Leg 1 of the Northamptonshire Youth Series at Middle Nene Sailing Club. Whist we do accept sailors from non member clubs, we give priority to sailors from NSC, Draycote, MNSC, Banbury, Hollowell and Cransley. If you are not a member of one of these clubs, you may...