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Two years ago, we teamed up with Sandy Point — a small local business just down the road from Rooster HQ — to launch a limited-edition run of repurposed sailcloth bags for Christmas 2023. What started as a one-off festive collaboration quickly became something much bigger.
You loved the bags, you loved the story, and the idea of giving sails a second life.
So instead of ending with the holiday season, the Sandy Point Collection kept sailing on.
And now, for the 2025 gifting season, we’re excited to share that the range has grown again, with four brand-new bag styles and new colour options added to the original favourites.
Why repurposed sails?
Sails lead hard-working lives. They’re exposed to sun, salt, strain, and endless days on the water. Once they’ve reached the end of their performance life, they’re notoriously difficult to recycle and often end up with no real afterlife.
That’s where Sandy Point comes in.
Together, we’ve created a way to turn these materials into practical, long-lasting bags — each one with a story stitched into the fabric.
Every Sandy Point bag includes a small internal label telling you exactly which sail it was made from. It’s a nod to where the material came from and a reminder that nothing goes to waste.
Meet Rory from Sandy Point
Rory is the hands-on sailor and between him and his team at Sandy Point Chandlery, they are the makers behind every bag. He’s the guy who knows his way around knotted lines, splicing, and the finer details of ropework — and he’s as laid-back as they come.
Here’s what he had to say about the latest collection:
“Working with Rooster has been a really natural fit for us. These sails have already spent a lifetime doing what they were built for, so giving them a second purpose feels spot on. Every bag still carries a bit of that history in the cloth, and that’s something I love about the process — nothing goes to waste, and the story doesn’t stop. Seeing the collection grow just shows that people appreciate gear that’s made properly and built to last.”
What’s new this season?
We’ve added four new styles to the Sandy Point line-up — designed for everyday life, whether you’re heading to the boat park, commuting, travelling, or spending the day on the coast:
- A5 Sailcloth Wallet – perfect for travel documents, small tech, and daily essentials.
- A4 Sailcloth Wallet – ideal for notebooks, tablets, and keeping things organised on the go.
- Sailcloth Coin Purse – small, tough, and sized for cards, cash, keys, or pocket items.
- Premium Beach Bag – a roomy, hard-wearing beach companion with rope handles, stainless hardware, a water-resistant base, and a zipped internal pocket.
You’ll also find fresh colour variations across the original styles — inspired by Rooster’s coastal heritage.
The Sandy Point Collection has always been about more than bags. It’s about supporting local craft, reducing waste, and making better use of materials that still have plenty of life left in them.
By working with a local maker and giving retired sails a new purpose, it’s good to show how technical materials can become durable, everyday gear without compromising on practicality or design.
