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Dolphin Sails and Covers offer a full in house washing and servicing facility. Our expert team can carefully clean each item before inspecting it and advising you of any work required. 

Dolphin Sails are one of the very few sailmakers to do their own washing. We have a dedicated area for the washing of sails and covers. It is important to de salt and clean items before winter storage and to help them come out in the spring looking their best. By doing our own washing we are able to ensure great care is taken through out the process so that any fabric is not prematurely aged. It also helps us identify areas that will need servicing and we can advise our customers of what work is required.

Sails and covers that have been professionally clean and serviced will last longer and look better.

2014 / 2015 Service Charges

Washing

Yacht Sails    £3.85 per kilo (£30 minimum) + vat

Dinghy Sails    £3.85 per kilo (£20 minimum) + vat

Dodgers    £20 + vat per pair

Covers    £30 minimum charge up to 5 kilos +vat; thereafter £4.45 per kilo + vat

 

Overhauls

Yacht Sails    Minimum Charge £25 + vat

Dinghy Sails    Minimum Charge £15 + vat

Dodgers    Minimum Charge £15 + vat

Covers    Minimum Charge £25 + vat

(Includes: Sprayhoods, Enclosures, Stackpacks, Sailcovers, Biminis)

Overhauls are charged on a per job basis.

 

We are pleased to offer a free collection and drop off service to many of the local marinas, boatyards and clubs – please ask for further details. 

Prices exclude delivery and full payment must be made prior to despatch or collection

01255 243366

Marine Cover Maker – Immediate start – Harwich, Essex

Dolphins’ Cover Department has had substantial uninterrupted growth for the past 12 years, we now have a fabulous opportunity for a marine cover maker – The position is available immediately. We are looking for applications from either experienced marine cover makers or candidates with a sailing / boating background who have a true desire to produce the highest quality covers. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and creating covers that Dolphin have become synonymous with. Each item is a unique product and great care and attention is given to every one.

 

What is required:

Prepared to confidently communicate with customers via telephone, email / post and during direct meetings.

Be attentive to the customers requirements and ensure that excellent records are maintained at all times.

Attention to detail is maintained for every customer.

The ability to demonstrate and explain the benefits of fabrics, hardware and design details.

Flexible to travel through out the UK and Europe – predominantly East Anglia, Southampton and the Mediterranean.

Clean driving licence with the right to drive in the United Kingdom and the European Union.

Knowledge of design software packages would be an advantage.

This opportunity offers a wonderful career path to work in a growing team that has established itself as a market leader.

Covering letters and curriculum vitaes can be submitted to Paul Gray:

sails@dolphin-sails.com or Paul Gray, 400 Main Road, Harwich, Essex, C012 4DN

01255 243366

Dolphin Sails Roadshow at Titchmarsh Marina – Saturday 9th November

Come along for a chat and see what we are up to. We have had a busy season promoting some fantastic new products including our uniquely designed Tensile Awnings and a new woven polyester sail fabric from Dimension Polyant that is ideal for radial designed sails. Another great idea is the Karver Top Down Furler, this is very popular for boats that are short handed as a safe and easy method to launch their cruising chutes.

Members of Dolphin’s sail and cover teams will be on hand to answer any questions about sail servicing, new sails, sail settings and marine covers. If you have a specific enquiry or would like a member of the team to meet you on board please contact the Loft.

When and where??

Saturday 9th November – 10am until 4pm – Near to the Titchmarsh Marina Office – look out for the display trailer.

Need your sails or covers washed and serviced this winter, don’t forget Dolphin have a drop off point at Titchmarsh Marina.

Call the Loft for further details 01255 243366