Jo Fensham

A few moments from today’s SOURCED Trade Day, hosted by Linen Drawer in Cape Town.

Tariq Fensham, Owner and Managing Director of Jo Fensham Yacht Upholstery, had the pleasure of presenting “Anchored in Craft: Two Generations of Women Shaping Comfort in Yachts” — sharing the story of a woman-founded, family-led business built on craftsmanship, precision, innovation and more than four decades of specialist marine upholstery experience.

Tariq also took part in a panel discussion, contributing to the wider conversation around design, sourcing, craftsmanship and the value of specialist expertise.

It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with interior designers, architects, suppliers and hospitality professionals, and to share how comfort at sea is shaped through careful material selection, technical knowledge and uncompromising attention to detail.

Thank you to Linen Drawer for creating such a thoughtful day of sourcing, conversation and industry connection.

Keeping a lot of balls in the air is part of what we do - sometimes literally. 😊

As part of our Seven Seas training, the Jo Fensham team stepped outside the workshop for a creative thinking exercise with Keith, Gabi and Sue from Keith Struthers Studios

This bespoke training series has been developed especially for our team to encourage out-of-the-box thinking, build confidence, strengthen problem-solving skills and open up fresh ways of approaching the work we do every day.

The energy has been fantastic - and judging by the smiles, the juggling was a hit too.

More to follow as the team continues the journey.

The Leopard 53 Powercat Refresh from Leopard Catamarans is a beautiful evolution of Robertson & Caine’s flagship power catamaran — refined, spacious and designed for exceptional comfort on the water.

Jo Fensham has a long-standing relationship with Robertson & Caine, one that stretches back through decades of South African boatbuilding. As one of their longest-standing suppliers, it is a partnership we value deeply and are incredibly proud of.

For the Leopard 53 Powercat Refresh, Jo Fensham supplies the complete interior upholstery package, including saloon seating, interior cushions, cabin headboards, custom-shaped mattresses and bedding elements — all manufactured with the precision, consistency and durability required for world-class production yacht building.

An exquisite vessel, beautifully refreshed.

Find out more: https://jofensham.com/portfolio-item/leopard-53-powercat-refresh/

Images courtesy of .tv

Leopard 53 Powercat Interior Upholstery | Jo Fensham Jo Fensham supplies the interior upholstery, saloon cushions, headboards, bunk fiddles and more for the refreshed Leopard 53 Powercat.

A lovely feature by the Cape Chamber on how Jo Fensham Yacht Upholstery is taking specialist marine upholstery beyond the workshop — and beyond South Africa’s shores.

The article highlights our Jo Fensham Digital Service (JFDS), a proprietary digital scanning and remote manufacturing service that allows us to scan cushions, covers and soft furnishings on board, retain accurate digital pattern records, manufacture in Cape Town, and support yachts wherever they are in the world.

From a one-woman workshop founded by Jo Fensham in 1981 to a specialist team supporting leading boatbuilders and international yacht owners, this is a story about craftsmanship, technology, service, and the growing strength of Cape Town’s marine industry.

Thank you to the Cape Chamber for sharing our story.

Read the article below:

Flying 5,000 Miles for a Cushion Measurement? No Cushion the Long Haul for This Cape Business | Cape Chamber of Commerce & Industry Tariq Fensham often goes the extra mile for clients of her popular upholstery business. But later this year she will go 5000 extra miles just to get cushion measurements, so that the cushions can be picked up when her client’s yacht passes Cape Town.

A beautiful look inside the all-new Leopard 43.

These are the spaces that make you imagine waking up at anchor — calm, comfortable and thoughtfully finished for life on the water.

Jo Fensham is pleased to manufacture the interior upholstery and custom beds for the Leopard Catamarans range, helping bring comfort, durability and a refined finish to these onboard living spaces.

A lovely closer look at where you’ll settle in aboard the Leopard 43.

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A look aboard the Balance 750

The Balance 750 is the flagship of the Balance Catamarans range — and this walkthrough is well worth a watch.

She is an exceptional vessel: powerful, elegant, beautifully considered, and a remarkable example of performance cruising at this scale.

At Jo Fensham, we are delighted to have collaborated with Balance Catamarans on the upholstery for this beautiful yacht, contributing to the comfort and finish of her onboard spaces.

A true beauty, inside and out.

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