Design tips for removable shade structures that bring value to clients and profit to fabricators.

by Sigrid Tornquist

Boat enthusiasts have always sought shade solutions. It’s a matter of survival and comfort. And it’s also a matter of aesthetics. It’s been 30 years since Mike Erickson, CEO and owner of Canvas Designers^® Inc. in Riviera Beach, Fla., designed his first versions of what are now known as “sunflys.” Many of his early versions emerged from experiences with building cruising awnings for sailboaters who would stop in Palm Beach, Fla., before setting […]