Don’t do your racing a disservice through an inaccurate handicap
IRC is the go-to handicap system within the UK. With our comprehensive IRC Measurement service, you can ensure that your competitive edge won’t be negated by the added ‘fudge factor’ that the IRC Office applies to counterbalance inaccurate sail areas. We even go beyond mere measurements to submit the survey to the IRC Office, either within a standard application or through an updated or endorsed certificate. Think you’re covered? Laminate (plastic) sails inevitably shrink over time and if you already hold an IRC certificate, regardless of whether it’s endorsed or not, you could be damaging your competitive sailing by not re-measuring each and every year. Our measuring may then provide your rating with what can be an essential boost, and all without having to even take to the water.
Buying a new boat? Our sail survey can highlight any problem areas
When buying a new boat it’s vital to consider whether you’ll need a whole new set of sails for the coming season. By choosing to have your sails surveyed by us you can avoid a potential outlay of that can reach into the thousands, or even tens of thousands, during the very first season of ownership. We can provide a complete survey for your new boat’s sails which will measure and asses your current or future sails, including as much detail as you like.
Buying a used sail? Our sail survey can give you peace of mind
With the high cost of new sails it is understandable that many boat owners choose to purchase some of their sails second hand, after all this is one of the most considerable expenses of boat ownership; however all too many such sales go without a prior survey, leaving the new owner with sails that don’t fit or aren’t quite up to expectations, or even worse, repair bills on damage that wasn’t spotted prior to purchase. The SO31 team can ensure that you don’t end up in the same boat as these owners, protecting your investment with a simple survey that ensures your sail on your new boat are as expcted. With our survey you’ll receive measures, and insight into the condition, of:
- Luff, leech, foot and head measurements;
- Bolt rope sizes, slide sizes;
- Reef positions - set up and set back, side of reef;
- Cunningham positions;
- Tack position - set back (cut back) or set up;
- Mast groove and luff foil entry points;
- Batten positions;
- Hardware compatibility;
- Anything else that concerns you!
We can also the measure your boat to make sure the sails match your rig.
The SO31 team of expert sail makers will also advise you on whether, in their professional opinion, the sail is worth buying in the first instance, and will explain whether alterations or repairs will need to be made if you do choose to purchase.
Questions, queries or concerns?
Get in touch Want to know more about our surveys? Need to know about whether we could help you in purchasing a new sail? Then get in touch with the SO31 team; here or call them directly on +44(0)2380455106.
