ILCA6 Sails - 'Pre-Order'
Next deliveries of ILCA6 sails are expected end-February/early-March. We are not taking orders for these until stock is imminent, but if you think you may want a sail for the start of the season please e-mail us at sales@southeastsailboats.co.uk
We can then add you to the wait list and advise you when we have an absolutely firm date at which point we will open up ordering. There is no commitment to order – this is just a way of letting you know via e-mail when sails are imminent and to let you have the opportunity to order on a first come first served
basis as supplies may be very limited.
Micky Beckett - European Champion
A massive congratulations to Micky Beckett on absolutely smashing it at Varna, Bulgaria. Over 6 days of windy, wavy and cold conditions Micky triumphed to become ILCA7 European champion. Micky has been sponsored by Southeast Sailboats since 2016 and has been at the forefront of initiating some of our key products and testing them in the most demanding ways. At Varna, Micky was using some new products which we will be releasing soon.
Keep your Boat Covered Up
We now have Gorilla top and under covers in stock. Keep you boat nice and covered up this winter. Free shipping in the UK.
Velocitek PRISM back in stock
Velocitek have done some minor tweaks to the PRISM design so that it now shows battery charge status when you switch it on. In stock for same day shipping.
Zhik Hiking Straps - Back in Stock!
Zhik hiking straps (normal and ZhikGripII versions) are now back in stock.
Important - Sales to the European Union
Based in the United Kingdom, Southeast Sailboats ships world class control line systems and other parts all over the world. Whilst many countries are used to tax free prices and paying taxes/handling fees on arrival in their country, for our many and valued customers in the European Union, this is something new as a result of BREXIT, and may not be fully understood.
Whilst our export pricing is free of UK VAT, you will probably be liable for taxes/duties/handling charges when your package reaches your country. This will vary from country to country and also be dependent on order value. We are also aware of delays getting packages through some countries postal systems. If you have any concerns regarding this please contact us before ordering.
Southeast Sailboats sponsored sailor Matilda Nicholls has just completed first senior world championships and this is what she has to say both about the event and moving forwards into 2022.
“Wow what an incredible week at my very first Senior ILCA 6 World Championships! We sailed off the coast of Oman and were hosted by an incredible hotel with the boat park practically in its back garden. We had a couple days of training before the competition started to get into the conditions and ensure our charter boats were all set up nicely. A special thank you to Southeast Sailboats for the excellent rigging that is super easy to take from event to event and set up on the charter boats! We also managed to have a pretty cool day off before racing started in the nearby city, Muscat. We were able to have a look inside the Grand Mosque and explored around the Mutrah Souq which is a big market in the city. It is always really great when we get a chance to explore the culture and traditions of these countries we get to visit for our competitions!
Racing was due to kick off the next day but unfortunately, we did not manage any races as the wind did not fill in enough. Day 2 and the Women’s fleet was very eager to get going and after a couple general recalls we were off! We managed to get 3 races in before it got dark, and I was sitting in 20th after our first day of racing. The rest of the week we had similar conditions with 6-10kts every day and sailing until sunset to make sure we got some good and fair races in. Ahead of the final day I was sitting in 9th place at my first Senior Worlds which was incredibly exciting after I managed to string together a consistent set of results in the tricky light conditions. On the last day I was a little too line shy due after picking up too many Black Flags at previous events this year which made my last 2 races quite tough. But I still managed to finish the week of in 15th place overall which I couldn’t be happier with and felt super proud to make a mark in the Senior Women’s fleet. Emma Plasschaert from Belgium showed us her strong and high level of experience in the ILCA 6 Fleet by sailing a consistent week and winning the 2021 Worlds!
I am absolutely loving sailing at the moment and am trying my best to also balance my Psychology degree at the University of Exeter. The Worlds in Oman was a very motivating week watching and competing against the top ILCA 6 Women. I am now moving away from Youth Racing and becoming an almost full-time Senior sailor. I will kick off the New Year training with the British Sailing Team in Vilamoura and am very excited for what the next year of training and racing will bring. We aren’t far off from the 2024 Paris Olympic Games now and am ready to work hard on my goals both on and off the water to give it my best at the Olympic trials.”
Meet our Sponsored Sailors
World Class Rigging and more - Developed by Southeast Sailboats, tested by our sponsored sailors, used by club sailors to Olympic medalists.
What our Customers Say
Used new outhaul & Cunningham this afternoon for first time - both were perfect - thanks. The 'double-puller' outhaul is by far the best yet.
Rhys Griffiths
Felinheli, N Wales
Quite simply the most innovative and high quality Laser control lines I’ve ever seen. Great advice and service too from Max.
Gary H
Laser sailor, UK
Very good products for the laser, and a lot of nice control line solutions with good splicing.
Hermann Tomasgaard
Sailor, Norway
I love all your products. You guys are the best
Scott Williamson
Laser Fleet 10 Annapolis, MD USA
Once Max started building his kits, I stopped giving advice on rigging. Thanks to Max, there's now a standard for how Lasers should be rigged to optimize performance. Keep it up!
Vaughn Harrison
Olympic Laser Coach - Canada
Great service by south east sailboats. I made a mistake with my shipping address and Max helped me to fix it. Super thankful for the effort he put in!
Paul Hameeteman
Laser sailor, The Netherlands
Both my Lasers have a lot of Max’s stuff on them. The built-up systems are perfect and work really well – I don't think you could find anything better. There’s also a huge choice of line, blocks, designs/rigging options etc. The other ‘little’ items all work too and make sailing the boat easier and I’m happy everything is class legal. Thanks Max.
Julian
Masters sailor, Nottingham, England
A great service every time, the 8 to 1 downhaul looks amazing and was a great price much cheaper than anywhere else. Thanks alot Max
B Knott
Laser sailor, Sheffield
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Sandra Vicente
Viana do Castelo Portugal
I like the focus of the website with many interesting ideas. The service was excellent! Many thanks.
Chris Dando
RVYC Commodore, Thailand
- specific (and clever) solutions for the laser, and customizable to the taste of any laser sailor. - very good advice on ropes. - reduced selection of really good products, so I don't waste time comparing with bad products on the same site. - economic shipment options. - fast and friendly response from Max when I have any doubt.
Manuel
Canary Islands, Spain
Great website full of the right information and fabulous service and customer interaction.
Gareth Greenfield
Standard, Master, Oxford, UK
Great, efficient and friendly service. The "go-to" Laser place.
Robo
Great Grand Master, South Fremantle, Western Australia
Hello Max..... Awesome service! I submitted this order on Monday, you shipped on Tuesday and I received today, Thursday. A welcomed surprise with racing on Saturday. Not to mention that the systems are superb.....the workmanship flawless. Makes me feel like an elite sailor with all Southeast systems rigging in the parking lot which has translated to a more competitive mindset, smoother transitions and thus better finishes on the race course. Much thanks for upping US Laser sailors game!
David C
Masters Sailor, Boston, MA USA
This isn’t just a click and buy warehouse, they contacted me to explain the options available as I’d mistakenly ordered control lines all the same colour.
Jonny Mutch
UK
The Laser products are outstanding. Every detail has been thought through. You just know whatever you buy will work flawlessly.
Sean Svendsen
Parent of youth sailor. San Francisco, USA
I ordered a downhaul system in 2018, and was so pleased with its elegance and ease of use that I soon ordered an upgrade for my outhaul. As it was a custom order to replace part of the system, Max gave me excellent advice on what the options were. Now that the older parts of the outhaul are wearing out, I have ordered a complete new quick release system. It is a joy to be able to rig the Laser so quickly and reliably, and I have received many compliments on these systems from other sailors far more experienced than I am.
Barbara C.
Eilat, Israel
I am using Max' vang and Cunningham system and love it. It is very easy to rig and well thought through. The materials (like ropes) Max is using are under constant review and one can be sure to get the best quality for the price. There are always new little things being invented that make our life easier. Keep the good work up.
Alexandra Behrens
Masters sailor, Hamburg, Germany
Max is so easy to work with and his products are great! He is very responsive in answering questions.
Michael Colbert
Masters sailor, Vienna, Va.
Always use Southeast Sailboats for ropes on my dinghies, won't think of going anywhere else, right kit for the right job on the boat, customer service is superb.
Rob Cage
Laser Master, UK
Max’s controls have made sailing the Laser easier, I’ve been using his systems for 3 years and no matter what, I’m happy to accept any innovation of his and trust him fully. His outhaul system is the only system that I know works and consistently works. Max’s support has been key to me getting to where I am currently, his support and controls have allowed me to be consistent with my settings no matter where I am in the world.
Will Symonds
Radial youth sailor, Truro, Cornwall/ Hong Kong
Apart from making great controls (kickers, outhauls etc) especially for the Laser, Southeast Sailboats also give great advice. And as Max Hunt attends and competes in many Laser events, if you live in the UK, you might be able to arrange to meet Max at an event, and get further rigging tips. Great kit and great service!
Max Steele
New Laser 4.7 sailor with multiple RS Tera titles and world champion medalist, United Kingdom
Max is a perfectionist - and it shows. His Laser kit is clever, efficient and clearly researched and tested to the nth degree. Even if it's just the cunningham and outhaul from his big, growing range, the investment will be well worthwhile. The overall service is great too.
Sean Craig
Radial Masters sailor, Dublin, Ireland
What a great little company that provides beautiful, (yes beautiful), products especiall the rope kits. Personal service and great comm's. Really easy to use web site. Specialists in what they do and you can tell!
Pete Hallitt
Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Good quality, quick delivery, reliable in use, different options giving possible to make own choice
Dejan Suboticki
Laser master sailor, Norway
I have only quite recently found Southeast Sailboats and the things that stand out for me are the attention to detail in the products and how they are described, and the communications. Max is very quick to respond to queries about products or orders. Great company. Would definitely order again. Thanks.
Aaron
Laser / ILCA, London UK
Great service from Max every time. The most important thing is that systems work, are very neat, and each small change and new idea so far was an improvement. Good website as well, easy to use, with useful advice from the people at the very top of our game.
Joza Cic
Master sailor, United Kingdom
Really pleased with the outhaul, downhaul and kicker systems they have speeded up rigging and ease of adjusting sail trim. The quality and speed of the service is excellent.
Matt
Standard, Holmfirth West Yorkshire
Specific (and clever) solutions for the laser, and customizable to the taste of any laser sailor. - very good advice on ropes. - reduced selection of really good products, so I don't waste time comparing with bad products on the same site. - economic shipment options. - fast and friendly response from Max when I have any doubt.
Manuel
Canary Islands, Spain
A great selection of rigging available at competeative prices and swift delivery.
Matt M
Devon, UK
Love the rigging and the great customer service.
Joe Seiffert
Youth sailor full rig, United States
Great Systems, my new 8:1 system runs amazingly and is a great help with the mk2 sail
EPB
Youth - Standard, Birmingham, UK
Southeast Sailboats offers perfect equipment for the Laser, very good and reliable customer service!!
U.N.
Masters sailor, Germany
If you want your Laser rig to "just work at its best" then I cannot recommend Southeast Sailboats and their equipment enough. The service is excellent plus you get all the help and advice you need from Max. I made my last order late on Sunday evening and it was delivered on Tuesday morning. Could not ask for more.
Barrie Holden
Laser Radial and Standard Sailor, United Kingdom
Totally satisfying experience start to finish. I ordered two sets of custom control lines. All was delivered perfectly as ordered. Sailing with this set-up is absolutely fantastic. Easy to rig, smooth running, low profile, clean. We couldn't be more satisfied. Max is a consummate pro.
Keith Cruickshank
Master Sailor, San Diego, CA USA
I was very pleased with the line and blocks i received from SE. Fast, efficient and helpful service i ordered from Canada and had no delivery problems. A great resource
DE
213877 - a legendy, Calgary, Canada
I ordered several outhauls, downhauls and kickers for our club. I received several mails from Max containing detailed lists of options, making sure, that we received exactly what we required. The next day he built all our systems and the day after they arrived in Munich. This service is really awesome! And I also like the solutions. Especially the outhaul systems are the best I have seen so far. The only thing I am missing in the shop is a quick pin for the kicker.
Tobias
Munich, Germany
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It's a total pleasure rooming the Southeast Sailboats website and check out the super innovative control systems. Max seems to have a leg up on everyone else when it comes to offering the most recent and performant components. Just take the new Allen HL block that Southeast Sailboats was able to get specifically made for Lasers. What a huge difference from the stock solution!
Niclas
Master sailor, Portland, USA
Max has looked into all the little details that make a Laser easier to rig and handle and faster to sail. Southeast Sailboats offers great service and products with an unprecedented love for clever and thoughtful details.
Lutz Hirsch
Masters sailor, Germany
This is an easy click and pay way to get the very best lines and components for your Laser controls. The splicing is perfect, and the lines supplied are the best of the best. I have the full kit from Southeast Sailboats. It's clean and efficient. Full vang set-up results in noticeably less friction. Shipping is easy, even if you are not in the UK, like me in Florida. Takes about a week to get your order.
Dave Hillmyer
Masters Laser Sailor, Full Rig, Sarasota, FL
