Bodrum Marina

About MossSails

Passion, craftsmanship and Aegean tradition in sailmaking

Founder & Head Sailmaker
Zafer Leyne
Founder & Head Sailmaker

The Sailmaking Craft of Zafer Leyne

Zafer Leyne discovered his passion for sailing as a child, growing up with the winds of the Aegean. Beginning as an apprentice in Bodrum's shipyards, he learned the intricacies of traditional gulet building from his masters and nurtured the dream of founding his own sail loft.

In 2010 he founded MossSails and turned that dream into reality. Ever since, he crafts every sail with the same care as if it were for his own boat. For him, sailmaking is not just a trade — it is an art where wind, sea and craftsmanship meet.

Today Zafer and his team craft custom sail solutions for every vessel — from cruising yachts to traditional gulets, from racing boats to leisure craft. Combining Dacron, Pentex and premium laminate fabrics with modern techniques, they deliver durable, high-performance sails.

Meet Zafer

Zafer Leyne shares his passion for sailmaking and over 15 years of craftsmanship in his own words.

Short Introduction Video

Inside the Loft

Glimpses from Zafer and his team's sailmaking process.

Hand stitching
Hand stitching
Finished sails
Finished sails
Precise measuring
Precise measuring
Quality control
Quality control
The workshop
The workshop
Master hand
Master hand

Craftsmanship in Excellence

The mark of mastery in every stitch, every cut and every detail.

Precise Measuring & Cutting

Millimetre-precise measuring and cutting, tailored to every boat.

Hand-Finished Stitching

Strong, durable seams completed by master hands.

Quality Control

Every sail undergoes detailed testing and inspection before delivery.

Premium Fabrics

Dacron, Pentex and laminate — the right material for longevity.

Our Journey

2008
The Apprentice Years
Zafer begins learning traditional gulet building in Bodrum's shipyards.
2010
MossSails is Founded
He steps into sailmaking on the Aegean coast with his own loft.
2015
First Complete Gulet Set
A complete sail set for a traditional gulet is finished from scratch.
2018
Racing Sails
Entering the regatta world with high-performance laminate sails.
2022
Workshop Expansion
A larger loft and a stronger team bring increased capacity.
2025
500+ Sails
The trusted address of the region with over 500 completed projects.

What Sets Us Apart

Sailor's Spirit

We evaluate every job through a sailor's eyes.

Passion

Sailing is not a job for us — it is a way of life.

Mastery

15+ years of experience and continuous growth.