Repairs
Our team has over eighty years of experience repairing sails, canvas, and industrial awnings.
Learn more
Rating Optimization
Regardless of the rule you are racing under, we can help you optimally configure your boat.
Learn more
Industrial Projects
Our specialty is large retractable sunshades, custom flags, etc. If it’s made of cloth, we can do it.
Learn more
Hall of Fame Customers
Fred Detwiler: Trader
We've had the honor of making sails for all of Fred's highly successful boats, including his JN One Ton, Andrews 70, Donovan TP52, Melges IC37, and his latest boat, a Nelson/Donovan 27M racer cruiser. Fred has plenty of Chicago and Pt. Huron Mackinac race wins, including First Overall in his One Ton, Andrews 70, and Melges IC 37.
Bruce Aikens: Talisman
Talisman, a Botin/Careek, is one of the most successful racers on the Great Lakes. They have won Pt. Huron and Chicago Mackinac Races, Trans Superior races, Great Lakes ORR boat of the year, and the Barthal Trophy.
Tim LaRiviere: Eagle One
We have been Tim's sailmaker for over thirty years. We started with Tim's S&S 46 and have made sails for his 11M, Andrews 68, Sydney 41, Tartan 10, Express 27, and his new Italia 14.98.
Chuck Stormes: DeTour
Chuck is one of the most successful racers on the Great Lakes. We have made sails for his C&C 35, Nelson/Merik 36, J105, and Italia 9.98. Chuck has multiple Mackinac and Season Championships.
Mike Kirkman: Hot Ticket
We have been the Kirkman family sailmaker for 35 years. They have been the most successful J-120 on the Great Lakes, winning Mackinac races, Nood regattas, and Season Championships. Their Dad, Bob, started the program, and their kids and grandchildren have carried on the tradition.
Greg Thomas: Pendragon
Pendragon has been winning races on the Great Lakes for 40 years. We have made sails for their successful Contessa 43 and their current boat, a J-130. Over the years, they have won multiple Mackinac races and Season Championships.
Brien Baker: Dynamis
Brien's SC 70 is always a threat to win. They do it with a family program. Often they will have up to ten Bakers onboard.
Ray & Winnie Adams: Epic
Ray and Winnie Adams have won multiple Mackinacs and Season Championships with their Beneteau 38 and Beneteau 42-S-7. Perhaps their most significant achievement is the number of new sailors they have introduced to the sport.
Chris Saxton: Evolution
We have had the pleasure of working with Chris on his Sabre 38, C&C 115, J-145, and his SC70. He has won with every boat he has owned.
VanTol Family: Eliminator
These guys are the Mackinac kings. They have 20 class wins in the Pt. Huron to Mackinac race and 4 First Overall finishes with their C&C 35-2.
Benedict Family: Shape
Chris and Cameron are always a threat to win. They have nine first-place finishes in the Pt. Huron to Mackinac race and one first overall aboard their Santana 35.
Bryan Huntley: Infrared
Bryan has been the top boat in the Sandusky area for thirty years. Winning multiple Bay Weeks, Mills Races, and Season Championships.
Why Declercq Marine?
Al and Sara Declercq have a lifetime of experience in the sailmaking, and industrial cut and sew industry. We understand that we are in the service business and have always focused on understanding our customer's needs and helping them achieve their goals.
Approximately 70 percent of our new customers contact us due to a referral. Our goal is to earn your trust and exceed your expectations.
