Sail Repairs

Sailrepair.co.uk was set up to fulfil the need for the specialised skills needed to repair today's modern windsurfing sails. Monofilm and x-ply make great sailcloth's but to achieve the full benefits from the material they require specific construction detailing.

When repairing a sail we use similar or technically superior materials to the original ones. More importantly we reinforce everywhere we stitch with insignia tape, which is basically an adhesive light weight sail cloth that is essential to the integrity of monofilm when it is sewn.

Using the materials correctly is only half the skill of the sailmaker. Given the above information along with the materials and equipment most people could then sew a patch on a sail. It is from a knowledge of the dynamic stress's in the sail and the likely extent of impacts to be endured in the repair area that the sailmaker can decide on the extent and nature of a optimal repair. There is also an economic decision to be reached in conjunction with the sail owner. There is little point going to the extent of a full panel replacement on a sail that may not be worth £100, when a perfectly satisfactory part panel replacement would be half the cost.

Below is a North Sail ripped in two. The only thing holding the 2 parts together is the webbing on the mast sleeve at the boom opening. It took a mast high wave to do that much damage to what is quite a tough sail. We can repair any amount of damage. The only time we will decline to fix your sail is if it is badly damaged by UV light. We would rather advise you to save your money than take your money and repair a sail when the repair is going to be the only sound part of the sail.

We are always aware of the aesthetics of the sail and we endeavour to preserve the overall look of the sail wherever possible.

Board Repairs

We repair JP and Starboard boards. We have 25 years board repair experience.

Have a look at our Questions & Answers page for further information on sail repairs.