“This is a wonderful opportunity to move to the next phase of my life, without giving up one of the true passions of mine: designing and making quality and innovative sails,” said Bassett. “I look forward to staying involved in the design end of sailmaking with Kappa Sails, while taking on some other projects outside the sailing business.”
“Kappa Sails has a fantastic reputation in the industry, a solid list of loyal customers and a wonderful staff of experienced sailmakers,” said Ward. “Clarke’s expertise in the sail making business cannot be duplicated or rivaled. He sailed with Dennis Conner and made sails for Stars and Stripes, holds several sail design patents and, as they say, ‘has forgotten more than most of us will ever learn’ about sailmaking. Clarke will remain very active in the business and we will continue to run the business as usual.” For more information, visit kappasails.com.
