We are the UK manufacturer and supplier of Hansa sailing boats and transfer systems.
The simplicity and safety of the Hansa design makes sailing a truly inclusive sport, available to all.
About us
Established in 1997 by Steve Sawford, along with his father Ron, and later his son Daniel, Sawford Marine Ltd is based in Kettering, Northamptonshire.
As the sole UK distributor of Hansa Sailing Systems, Steve has manufactured 600 Hansa sailboats over the years.
A separate arm of the business offers catamaran renovation services and is currently developing a production model of an electric-powered river launch modelled on a nineteenth-century yacht tender.
The range of Hansa sailboats were originally designed by Australian marine innovator Chris Mitchell to appeal to people who would love to have a go at sailing but find it too difficult or uninviting to do so.
Hansa Sailing Systems (previously Access Sailing Systems) was formed in 1992 and there are now over 2800 Hansa sailboats on the water in 35 countries.
In the UK there are many Sailability groups introducing thousands of people to sailing through Hansa sail boats each year.
