Lovely to see so many of our customers at the show, and to talk to boat powners about everything boat repair and buying/selling related. This was our first RYA Dinghy Show without Pete Vincent. Penni, Kimberley and Grant did a superb job, so much that many...
West Country Boat Repairs will once again be at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show, taking place at Farnborough International, 24th/25th February 2024. We'll be demonstrating basic boat repair techniques, and on hand all weekend for expert advice on all aspects of boat repairs and sales/purchase. Feel...
We are proud to sponsor the longest running of all the RS regional tours, and pleased to see a great line up of events for 2024. Pete has been sailing RS boats for the entire 30 years that RS Sailing have been producing them, but has handed over...
Some people ask us what we do in Winter. Well now that Kimberley is back from her Summer adventures both our work rate and workshop banter improve dramatically! Many fair weather sailors take advantage of the off-season to get their boats ready for Spring, and we...
Whether you sail a 2000 and would like to get some tips, let's face it, you'd be mad not to listen to any advice from the sailors involved in producing this, or you are just interested in sailing, this video really is a must-watch. Using photos...
West Country Boat Repairs are proud to sponsor the 2000 Class Association Millenium series, we fully support their commitment to competitive racing and love the family-friendly ethos that runs through the fleet. These inclusive, yet competitive values tempted WCBR owner, Pete Vincent to join the class...
Did you know that 20% of our work is as a result of trolley or trailer damage to the boat? Our (often expensive) boats spend most of their lives sat on a trolleys or trailers, but so many dinghy sailors do not look after their trolley,...
Comet Trio Red Baron came into the workshop in a terrible state after a laser bow went right through the hull and came out in the cockpit! Luckily no-one was injured in the incident. We thought you might like to have a look at these before...
We love a major repair, and this one certainly fits that description! The shroud U bolt on this 2000 pulled through the hull in 30 knots, due to a previous poor repair. All the load went on the underside of the deck, pulling the deck off...
Blue skies, 15 knot winds and Pete Vincent and super crew Sophie Bentley stealing 2nd place from Paul Cullen and Fresh Abendstern at the R6 finish line! Watch the fabulous finish of race 6 here We are 22713 with the light blue kite! Plus, luxury locally produced New...