At Exe Sails & Covers, we specialise in handmade, high-quality sails, covers, canvas work, shades and bespoke solutions tailored to your boat, outdoor space, or equipment.
Located in Topsham, East Devon, we manufacture high quality, custom-made marine and outdoor fabric products designed for durability, performance and style. Whether you need a new sail or a bespoke cover, our team delivers craftmanship you can trust and performance you can rely on.
Our Services
Explore our services below, or contact us to discuss your needs – whether it’s a single sail, a new cover, a repair, or a full set of custom solutions, we’ll help you get the perfect fit and performance every time.
Sails
From one-off bespoke projects to full sail wardrobes, every sail we produce is built with precision, care, and a deep understanding of what makes boats perform at their best.
Covers
We specialise in all sorts of custom covers that protect, enhance comfort, and ensure a professional, high quality finish. From boat covers to shades, screening and upholstery, we deliver bespoke solutions tailored to your specific needs.
Repairs & Servicing
Whether it’s a simple patch, a full overhaul, a deep clean, winter service, or an emergency fix, our experienced team can restore your sails and covers to top condition.
Testimonials
Don’t take our word for it – here’s what our customers say about us…
Neil M
Google Review
I’ve used Exe Sails and Covers for several years for sail repairs and sail valeting on my yacht, and always been impressed by their service. This year they completely re-upholstered all internal cushions, made a stack pack, sprayhood, and awning for me. The service and quality of all the work has been excellent and I have no hesitation in recommending them.
Patsy & David H
Google Review
Exe sails and covers were able to visit and make suggestions for a furlable drop down sail to protect the inside of our loggia against the prevailing wind and rain. Sam made a home visit to advise us on the possibilities and swiftly quoted for the project, put manufacture in place and came out to fit custom made sail for us. We are really pleased with the result, it is discreet, beautifully made and has more than met our expectations.
Paul H
Google Review
Fantastic workmanship and brilliant end result. I got a set of chaps made for my RIB to protect UV damaged tubes, and I’ve ended up with what looks like a new boat! Amazed at the transformation, thanks again to Sam and his team! Follow up….visited again, this time for some upholstery work, so we now have brand new seats, and covers for the console and winter. Quality of work is exceptional again. Thanks again Sam
Andy L
Google Review
Have had cover before for a 7.6m rib which was perfect, the next request I wanted a bespoke cover for a tear drop camper with winter coming so ran up the A30 to meet Sam on a Saturday morning with the van, template made and collected on my next trip pass. Fits like a glove , good quality materials with additional protection at rub points. Highly recommended for quality and bespoke work.
Tom W
Yell Review
So we needed a new set of GP14 sails, having talked to a few people in the class, we thought we would give Exe Sails a go and we were not disappointed! The chap on the phone, despite not sailing a GP himself, was extremely knowledgeable! they took into account all the things that buying an off the shelf doesn’t give you and the quality of the sail was superb, the shape works beautifully on the rig and they were an absolute pleasure to deal with. we would recommend them for dinghy sails every day of the week!
Paul M
Google Review
Had a couple of jobs done by Exe Sails. A 3rd reef put in a main sail and some alterations made to a stack pack sail cover. Have to say, the standard of work is second to none. A service completed within the aforementioned time scale and at a very reasonable price. What more could one ask. Thanks Exe Sails.
