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THE STORY OF THE MASTER SAILMAN
Our brand combines cutting-edge technology with decades of real-world experience at sea.
We avoid standardization by specializing in the design of custom sails to optimize the performance, speed and comfort of your vessel.
Under the direction of our Master Sailmaker and rigging experts, we create custom-made equipment that guarantees the perfect harmony between balance and durability.
We design and test each sail to meet the demands of both high-level competition and the most demanding cruising.
The Journey of the Master Sailor: From the Antilles to the Elite of Regatta
A life forged at sea
From Nice to the Mar Menor, passing through La Rochelle and the French Antilles, Jean Paul Jacquemin discovered from a young age that his destiny was to make sailing his profession. With a display of audacity, at 18 he moved to Spain to begin his career in professional sailmaking, founding the Velas Garfio brand in the 1970s with the help of the great Ib Andersen.
International competition design and mastery
His talent was etched in nautical history when he became the Mini Ton World Runner-Up (1979) in Estartit, validating the superiority of his own designs. In the 1980s, he honed his technical skills at the Hood Sails headquarters in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. After mastering the art of sailmaking at the highest level, he returned to Spain as one of the undisputed leading figures and a Master Sailmaker.
Competition at the highest level
To make the best sails, you have to push them to the limit. Jean Paul has competed and tested his designs in the most prestigious events: the 3/4 World Championship, multiple Copa del Rey regatta, Rutas de la Sal, and the Puig Classics Trophy, racing on a wide variety of boats and demonstrating the adaptability of his technical sailmaking.
The birth of Jean Paul Sails
In 2019, determined to preserve the essence of naval craftsmanship, he founded his most personal project with his son, Pablo Jacquemin—an expert rigger and owner of Jean Paul Rigging. Today, father and son keep alive a legacy where attention to detail and high-performance sails are paramount.
