Sail repairs, servicing & winter storage
From a small repair to a full off-season service — we repair, clean and store sails in our Pwllheli loft, so yours are ready the moment you are. Honest assessment, fast turnaround, pick-up across North Wales and beyond.
150+
Years of combined sailmaking experience
2–3 wks
Typical repair turnaround
Heated
Dry, heated winter sail storage
Pick-up
Collection across North Wales
Our approach
Sails don't fail on the dock — they fail when you're out on the water. A worn seam, UV damage or a small tear only gets more expensive the longer it's left.
We assess honestly, repair properly, and tell you straight when a sail's worth saving and when it isn't.
How we look after your sails
Repairs, servicing & storage under one roof
Whatever state your sails are in, they're handled by the same experienced team in our Pwllheli loft — and you deal directly with the people doing the work.
Repairs
Torn panels, blown seams, worn batten pockets, damaged hardware and UV wear — repaired to last, not patched to fail again next season.
Get a repair quote →Servicing & valeting
Full inspection, clean and valet. We check every seam, batten pocket and fitting, wash off salt and grime, and flag anything that needs attention before it becomes a problem.
Book a service →Winter storage
Dry, heated storage over the off-season. Combine it with a service and your sails come back inspected, cleaned and ready to bend on for spring.
Book winter storage →Service + winter storage: book them together and your sails come back cleaned, inspected and ready for spring.
Book bothHow it works
Getting your sails sorted
Get in touch
Tell us what's happened, or that it's just time for a service. Photos help if you have them.
Drop off or pick up
Bring your sails to the loft, or we'll arrange collection across the region.
Assessment & quote
We inspect and give you a clear, honest quote before any work starts.
Repair & service
Work carried out by hand in our Pwllheli loft.
Back on the water
Collect or have them returned, ready to sail.
Options
What we can repair
If you're not sure whether something's fixable, send a photo and we'll tell you.
Send us a photoWhy sailors choose Boatshed
Trusted on the water
150+ years combined experience
We're a team of skilled sailmakers with generations of craftsmanship between them.
An independent loft
We supply cloth from all the leading names and recommend what's genuinely right for your boat – not what we're tied to.
Local, on the water every day
Based in Pwllheli and working across North Wales every day. Measuring, pick-up and drop-off are just part of how we work.
Fantastic service, fixed our sail quickly when we tore a seam en route elsewhere so didn't delay our plans too much. If you're lucky you'll even meet a cute four-legged helper!
Good jobs, very good. A1.
Beyond repair?
We'll tell you honestly
Sometimes a sail's had its day — and we'll tell you honestly when that point's been reached. If a repair isn't worth your money, we'll design and build a replacement in the same loft, measured to your rig.
Sail repair FAQs
We’re here to help
Can't see your question? Call us on +44 1758 613266 and you'll speak to a sailmaker.
Ask us a question
Is it worth repairing a sail or should I replace it?
It depends on the sail's age, the cloth condition and the damage. A single tear in an otherwise sound sail is almost always worth repairing; widespread UV degradation usually isn't. We'll assess honestly and tell you straight before you spend anything.
How quickly can you repair a sail?
Turnaround is typically 2–3 weeks depending on the damage and the time of year — repairs are fastest outside the spring rush, so don't leave it until the season's on top of you. If you're racing or cruising past the area, we'll always do our best to get you back on the water ASAP.
Do you collect sails or do I bring them to you?
Either. Drop off at our Pwllheli loft, or we'll arrange pick-up across North Wales. We handle sails from further afield too.
Can you clean and store my sails over winter?
Yes — we offer valeting and dry, heated winter storage. Booked together, your sails come back cleaned, inspected and ready for spring.
Do you repair dinghy and furling sails?
Yes — from Laser and Topper sails to large furling genoas, including UV strip repair.
How much does a sail repair cost?
It's entirely dependent on the damage, so we quote each job individually after assessment. Send a photo or drop the sail in and we'll give you a clear price before starting.
Let's talk
Let's get your sails back in shape
Send us a photo or tell us what's happened, and we'll give you an honest assessment and a clear quote.