In 2025, many of you met us through Sailors Aboard, created proudly in collaboration with Republic Bank Exodus Steel Orchestra. 

 

2026 marked a new chapter.

 

For the first time, we stepped forward independently as Joki One x East Yard, producing and leading our own small band, spearheaded by Walda George-Waithe of Joki One and Kevon Gareth Foderingham of East Yard Enterprises.

 

This leap was deeply personal and incredibly meaningful. Your decision to support, and trust us with your Carnival experience in 2026 was not taken lightly. Thank you for believing in the vision, the craftsmanship, and the spirit behind Sailors in Denim.

 

We were honoured to carry you on the road this Carnival and make good on our promise to give you nothing less than care, creativity, and performance.

We pride ourselves as purveyors of Sailor Mas but set ourselves apart by offering a reimagined take on the traditional costumes. We do this with fashion-forward, contemporary, sailor-inspired costumes that can be worn as everyday garments after the parade.

In 2026, our inaugural presentation "Sailors in Denim" was awarded:

TTCBA
- 3rd Place - Fancy Sailor Category

- 4th Place - Best Monday Mas (Small Band Category)

- 5th Place - Senior Band of the Year (Small Band Category)  

Uptown Carnival Improvement Committee
- 4th Place - Senior Band of the Year (Small Band Category)