With the racing season underway, UK Sailmakers Ireland looks forward to this season's big events, such as the Round Ireland Race, Cork Week and the IRC European Championships.
We have had a super busy start to 2024, and we're keen to see all the sails we fixed/serviced/washed and new sails out on the water.
For those of you who cut the grass and found your sails behind the lawnmower or in the attic, don’t worry; you're in good hands! We are only 50 years doing this! We will get you sorted and back out sailing...
The UK Sailmakers Ireland plotter cutting sails in Cork
We have completed all our winter service work, washing sails and repairing sails, and UK Sailmakers Ireland are now super busy with racing repairs/recuts currently for new furlers and getting sails optimised for the racing season ahead.
A UK Sailmakers Ireland XD carbon mainsail
This new J109 XD Carbon mainsail with taffeta for offshore racing is one example, with Rutgerson slides on the luff for ease of handling while racing and with low friction rings in the clews to make reefing easier.
Low friction rings with tie in battens on a J109 XD Carbon mainsail with taffeta
We are delighted to finally have all the Shannon One Design main sails delivered and out on the water at a mid-May training weekend. Mermaid sails are also in production and are about to be finished for the season. Howth 17 sails are also in production.
UK Sailmakers Ireland Shannon One Design mainsail
Remember if you need any repairs or recuts. You can put your sails in any of our sail repair boxes in Howth, Dun Laoghaire marina, RCYC, or Kinsale, or call Hammy Baker in the North, and we will get you back on the water in no time.
The UK Sailmakers Ireland Sail Box at Howth Yacht Club (above) and Dun Laoghaire Marina below
The UK Sailmakers Ireland Sail Box at Howth Yacht Club (above) and Dun Laoghaire Marina below