Christie Hamilton
Christie Hamilton is the co-founder and director of Kraken Sails, a company she established in 2023 to revolutionize the sail manufacturing industry. Inspired by Jessica Watson's groundbreaking solo circumnavigation at age 16, Hamilton returned to sailing and, facing the high costs of sails, decided to create a business that directly sources materials from offshore factories, cutting out the inflated prices associated with legacy brands. Her ambition is to become a significant global player in the industry, advocating for innovation and accessibility in sailing.
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Recent news mentions
Liberal Councillor Christie Hamilton said, 'Lets put parking meters back in a box, put a lid on it, and then let’s put it away.'
Randwick council beach parking meter proposal voted down
Australia· 2026-07-01
Christie Hamilton is the director of Kraken Sails, a sail manufacturing company she co-founded in 2023.
Christie Hamilton couldn’t afford sails – so she started her own companyAustralia· 2025-12-25