ONE Sails Palma - Velería de regata y crucero en Palma

ONE Sails Palma is the sail-making shop of the international OneSails network in Mallorca, located in the Can Valero industrial park in Palma. It operates out of a 2,000 m² solar-powered facility, which allows it to take on large projects while maintaining quality, and combines—as it puts it—first-rate customer service with craftsmanship and a high degree of technical innovation. It serves regatta sailors and cruising yacht owners, from small boats to superyachts.

The Team

Person	Role
Peter Bresnan	Director, naval architect with over 20 years of experience in the design, construction, and repair of sailboats
Alicia MacLean	Co-Director, responsible for management, with extensive experience in the sailing industry
Pau Vey	Sailmaker, former competitive rower and sailing instructor, with over 10 years of sailmaking experience
Jaime Barceló	Sailmaker

Services

• New sails for racing and cruising.
• Custom design.
• Sail repairs and maintenance.
• Rigging work.
• Composite work.
• 3D printing of custom parts and fittings.

The photos on their website show the team in front of the workshop in Palma—the large wooden floor where sails are laid out and cut—and sailboats sailing under their sails.

Racing and Cruising Sails

A sail designed to win races is not the same as one meant for cruising across the Mediterranean with the family. In racing, performance and weight are key; in cruising, durability, ease of handling, and resistance to sun exposure are paramount. A sailmaker with experience in both worlds knows how to choose the right fabric, cut, and reinforcements for each use.

When to Replace Your Sails

• The boat heels more and has worse upwind performance than before.
• The leech has shifted aft and the sail no longer regains its shape.
• The leech flaps even when the sheet is tightened.
• The fabric has become brittle from sun exposure or has too many repairs.

Sail Maintenance: General Tips

Care	Why
Rinse with fresh water	Crystallized salt wears down the fibers
Dry before storing	Prevents mold and stains
Use covers or UV protection	The sun is the fabric’s biggest enemy
Check seams and battens every season	A small repair caught early prevents a major one
Store rolled up or folded without sharp creases	Maintains the sail’s shape

3D Printing and Composites

In addition to sails, the workshop manufactures custom parts using 3D printing and works with composites—a very useful service when a fitting is discontinued or a special part is needed for a specific boat.

Palma, the Sailing Capital

Every season, the Bay of Palma hosts some of the Mediterranean’s most important regattas and a large fleet of cruising yachts and superyachts. Having the sailmaker right in the city allows for sail inspections between regattas, urgent repairs, and boat measurements right at the mooring.

An International Network

As part of OneSails, the Palma sailmaker shares designs, materials, and expertise with the rest of the network, while also providing local service to boats in Mallorca. For a boat owner sailing the Mediterranean, this means being able to receive service at other ports in the network if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ONE Sails Palma located? At Carrer Pocomaco, 6, Can Valero Industrial Park, Palma.

Do they make cruising sails or just racing sails? Both types, for racers and cruisers.

Do they repair sails? Yes, they repair and maintain sails.

Do they do rigging work? Yes, in addition to composite work and 3D printing of parts.

How big is the sailmaker’s shop? A 2,000 m² facility powered by solar energy.