Paul Lees

Roger Lees

Andy Cross

Vicky Lees

• Paul Lees, founder and principal of Crusader Sails, sailmaking for over 40 years.
• Highly experienced inshore and offshore racer with massive experience ranging from skippering the J Class yacht “Velsheda” to managing and coaching national and international campaigns.
• Experienced boat builder with 32 boats launched.
• Fastnet 1979 veteran.

• Roger Lees, nearly 40 years sailmaking.
• In charge of design and production.
• Massive experience from square riggers to racing dinghies.
• Multiple dinghy national champion. (in his younger years!)

• Andy Cross, with Crusader Sails since 1984.
• Sales Manager.
• Experience from competitive windsurfing to Atlantic crossings.
• Detailed knowledge of our product range and Selden and reefing gear expert.

• Vicky Lees, admin. (keeping the boys in order!)
• Accountant by habit, foredeck boss by nature.
• Tens of thousands of miles sea time in anything from Quarter Tonners to 100 footers.