ABOUT US

Located on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Evolution Sails Australia provide a full manufacture and service loft for local and interstate clients.

We specialise in both cruising and racing sails for yachts and catamarans such as the Lightwave Yachts, sports-boats and dinghies. Boombag stack-packs, boom covers, trampolines, rope and chandlery compliment our full range of service.

Gold standard repairs have a fast turnaround time and there are no long waiting times for new custom orders.

All our sails are quality Australian made by us in our loft! We invite you in anytime to come and see where the magic is made!

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THE HISTORY OF THE LOFT

The sail loft was established by Rob White Sailmakers in 1987. In 1992 Rob brought onboard 18 year old apprentice Graham Sherring, who went onto manage and own the loft until 2021.

Graham employed Caedric Reader in 2015, an already established sailor and sailmaker from Sydney. Amongst sailing professionally across the globe, obtaining a university degree in architecture and making sails, Caedric took over the business in 2021.

Caedric has since partnered with Gold Coast local sailor Joel Turner in 2024 after his Olympic campaign endeavour. Caedric and Joel are a strong team providing quality products with the expertise of sailing to match.

Owner/ Director CAEDRIC READER

Originating from Armidale, country New South Wales, Caedric bought a Hobbie Cat with his two brothers at the age of 12 years old and joined the New England Sailing Club. Ironically each of the country brothers went onto being a boat builder, a rigger and Caedric a sail maker. Caedric has been making sails for 18 years starting as an apprentice at a big loft in North Sydney. He humbly went on to pioneering the instrumental process of continuous fibre membrane sails and was the founder and owner of company CRMembranes.

Caedric has accomplished four Sydney to Hobarts and currently campaigns on the IRC Championship circuit around the world. He recognises and acknowledges the importance of sails being precise and durable. This is the reason the company prides itself on providing the highest of quality products, attention to detail and impeccable customer service.

“I love the art of sailmaking. Turning cloth into a three-dimensional shape with a bit of colour.”

Owner/ Director JOEL TURNER

Joel Turner is a local Gold Coast sailor who grew up as a keen tacker at Hollywell Yacht Club and on his family cruising catamaran. A lifetime as a kid on the water he learnt about weather, handling boats and the art of sailing.

At the age of 12 Joel eagerly took on sailing racing, working his way through the dinghy and skiff classes, spending 10 years with the Australian Sailing Team. Joel has naturally progressed onto yacht racing having now competed in two Sydney to Hobarts and various other offshore races along Australia’s East coast.

This offshore racing experience alongside his upbringing on cruising catamarans has served Joel to feel comfortable and knowledgeable about sailing whether the boats are big or small. Joel is also a sailing coach at numerous levels.

“I love coaching and sailing with clients. Helping people learn and improve is one of my greatest passions.”

Apprentice Sail Maker ANGUS WHEATLEY

Angus Wheatley started at Evolution sails in October 2023.

At only 6 years old Angus started his sailing addiction on Optis at his local sailing club in Dubai as an ex-pat. Upon return to the land of Oz at 12 years old, Angus was apart of the Junior Opti Australian Sailing teams for 4 years. Angus upped the ranks through the dinghy classes and naturally progressed onto yacht racing after high school.

For Angus there wasn’t much he aspired to do apart from fuel his sailing addiction. He therefore started his sail making apprenticeship with Evolution sails. With this opportunity of learning the art of sail making, it has also allowed him to learn and participate with his seniors in installing, fine tuning and sailing their creations with clients at local and offshore sailing events. Angus is keen and is learning very quickly.

“I would love to compete in some of the major offshore races around the world, such as the middle sea or transpac”

Sail Maker SALVO FLORIDIA

Salvatore Floridia is a second generation sail maker from Sicily Italy. Salvo not only works with his hands but also has a degree in Political Science and a masters in Business. Post Covid Salvo was ready to set off on an adventure while continuing his sail making profession. Salvo landed in Australia and into our loft in January 2023 and hasn’t looked back. Salvo is currently undergoing the permanent residency process with us and loves the Australian lifestyle and nature. When he’s not in the loft you will find Salvo in the great outdoors munching on some Tim Tams.

Salvo is a great asset to Evolution Australia. He not only works hard, he is efficient, has great attention to detail and brings his foreign expertise to our sail making processes.

“I like the process of building a sail. I’m into the details and like the finish well done.”

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