Meet our team!
Jerry Latell
Jerry is the Founder and owner of Latell and Ailsworth Sailmakers. He is also a sail designer, accomplished sailor from club racing, offshore racing and cruising.
Justin Ailsworth
Justin is Co-Owner, new sail manager, and Traditional Sail Specialist at Latell and Ailsworth Sailmkaers. He is also a sail designer as well as a collegiate racer and accomplished club racer and cruiser.
Jake Pender
Jake is the Lead Sailmaker, a sail designer, and Traditional Sail Specialist at Latell and Ailsworth Sailmakers. He also does all of the splicing and running rigging consults at the loft.
Stephanie Sweeney
Stephanie is the Hampton office sales represantative for Latell and Ailsworth Sailmakers. She is also an avid racer both club racing and offshore racing.
Joel Boggs
Joel is the lead canvas maker at Latell and Ailsworth Sailmakers. He is a highly skilled canvas maker with ___ years of experience.
Gregg Tapscott
Gregg is a sailmaker and cutting department manager at Latell and Ailsworth Sailmakers. He also helps out on many of the install and uninstalls of new sails and canvas.
Jimmy Newell
Jimmy is the sailmaker who does the majority of our repairs at Latell and Ailsworth Sailmakers. As an expert in varnishing and painting wooden boats, his craftsmanship shines at the loft as well.