UK Sailmakers Ireland has been working hard to get you out on the water early. We want you to get the most out of your 2025 sailing season!
We have had a very busy winter period, servicing, repairing, and preparing your sails for the 2025 season. Over 1250 KG of sails and covers sent to the laundry are now back, nearly double what we had last year. We were delighted to get so many sails and covers this season, way more than we have had before.
In addition to laundry, we have been busy preparing racing sails, checking their IRC ratings, and addressing any nicks and scratches on them. Most of the racing sails are ready for the season ahead with the last of the racing sails being ready for action in early spring.
ORC – What is it, and can I get my sails measured?
ORC is an open rating rule that some clubs, such as DBSC, in Ireland are using, allowing everyone to view every detail of everyone's certificate. We are fully qualified to measure for ORC. So, if you need your sails measured, just give us a call. We will be happy to measure and certify your sails.
New Plotter- Blackman & White
The new plotter is worth its weight in gold. It's totally transformed our production and what we can do. Our new machine which is affectionally called (Marvin2) was purchased last year. And it's working daily to produce sail bags and windsocks. Along with other items.
New Plotter from Blackman and White, state-of-the-art plotter, with drag knife and pizza wheel, felt vacuum bed, aluminium and steel rigid frame
Get your orders in we still have capacity. To deliver new sails on time!
We still have room for you if you want to make the most of 2025. As May is here and you're not sure what you want to do with your sails, or looking at your IRC cert and think it needs to be lower. We can help get that sorted for you.
Our sail loft has been a sail service centre for over fifty years. Thousands of sails have been on our floor, and it's not often we see something we haven't encountered before. We can identify issues before they become serious problems. This will not only save you money, but also time.
No one wants their sails on our floor when they should be on your boat out sailing!
CLUB RACER
As we are an IHC loft, we can measure and certify your sails IRC/ORC for the upcoming season. We still have room for more if you haven't sent them in and you're thinking of having a look. Now is the time.
When we receive your sails in our loft, we give them a full check over. We check all luff tapes for tears, check common wear spots such as where it interacts with spreaders and stanchions, check for missing tell-tails, and identify if there are any unknown causes for the problem which is presenting itself on the floor.
RIYC new club racing 1720 sails
While we have your sails we can re-measure them for IRC. This can lead to a nice reduction in your IRC handicap upon your revalidation for the 2025 season.
COASTAL CRUISER
If cruising or day sailing is your thing and you put your sails away last October. There is still time to get them checked and ready for the new season. I have seen many sails still on the boom in different boat yards and yacht clubs.
One of the worst things you can do for your sails is leave them on your boat for a prolonged period, even during the sailing season. If you are not going to be using your boat for a month or more, then take down the sails and store them.
Exposure to the sun degrades your sails and covers – this is simply a fact of life. The UV light breaks down the fabric and especially the stitching.
During the check-up, we inspect your entire UV cover and its stitching. A quick run through a sewing machine now is much more cost-effective than having to replace an entire torn UV strip after an Irish winter storm. The same goes for your covers. Deliver them all to us together for a full assessment.
Black Velvet with her new A2 and Titanium Main
NOW IS THE TIME!
Our schedule is filling up fast after a busy season on the water. Now is the time to get in contact and arrange your service. Let us ensure your sails are in top health and ready for your 2025 sailing season.
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