It has been a busy summer here in UK Sailmakers Ireland with Dun Laoghaire regatta and other regattas. We are pleased to report that we were up to the challenge of getting sails made and ready on time despite the obstacles posed by worldwide supply chain issues.
Luckily for our customers, we make many of our sails locally, right here in Crosshaven, so our customers were able to receive their new sails in time for their regattas. That’s not a claim every sailmaker can make.
First 34.7 Black Velvet IRL 3471 with her A2 and Titanium mainsail competing at Calves Week Regatta
From 1720 spinnakers to Howth 17s and Mermaid sails, we have also started making Shannon one design sails, which are proving their worth on the race course. This is the level of professional customer service sailors have come to expect from UK Sailmakers, and that’s a responsibility we take seriously.
Having the ability to design and produce sails in Ireland is a key feature of our loft. With the resident sailmaking know-how right here, sailors can discuss their new sails face-to-face with the sailmakers who will be building them. That is a rare and very special part of what makes UK Sailmakers Ireland stand out in the marketplace.
David Dickson coming around the leeward mark in the Lough Ree Regatta
Although we make many of our own sails, some are made at the UK Sailmakers loft in Hong Kong. With supply chain issues not expected to ease up in the near future and with an early Chinese New Year expected to disrupt deliveries further, we are advising our customers to talk to us now about new sail requests so we can meet delivery expectations.
As autumn draws to a close, our Winter Discount programme kicks in from September 1st until December 1st, giving you time to inspect your sails one last time and see what’s needed for the new season starting in March.
Get in early, get out early, and sail with confidence.
