Racing Yacht Surveys
Performance, Safety & Structural Integrity
Racing yachts demand precision, from the lamination of carbon fibre hulls to the tuning of foils and rig tension. Whether you’re preparing for the next offshore season, purchasing a high-performance yacht, or assessing structural integrity post-race, we provide specialist surveys for carbon and composite-built racing yachts of all sizes.
We understand the unique engineering and maintenance challenges of performance vessels — from IMOCA class and Class 40 ocean racers to IRC coastal racers, Mini Transat 650, and multihull performance yachts.
Types of Racing Yacht Surveys We Offer
Every yacht and every owner has different needs. That’s why we offer tailored surveys, including:
- Pre-Purchase Surveys – Comprehensive inspection covering hull, deck, rig, systems, and appendages. Designed for buyers of IMOCA, Class 40, Mini 650, and IRC racing yachts.
- Insurance & Valuation Surveys – Independent reports for insurers, financiers, or race authorities, including detailed condition and value assessment.
- Condition & Integrity Survey – Assessment of structural integrity, composite bonding, and performance-critical components. Ideal for ongoing maintenance or post-race checks.
- Damage & Delamination Assessment – Specialist survey for post-impact or grounding damage. Includes hull, foils, rudders, and carbon spars.
- NDT Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement (UTM) of Carbon Structures – Using advanced non-destructive testing, we detect voids, delamination, and core degradation in carbon fibre laminates, rudders, foils, and spars. Ideal for high-performance racing yachts where structural integrity is critical. Learn more about NDT UTM and the equipment we use and what to expect.
Typical Areas Inspected
Our surveys are thorough, practical, and written in plain English. Key areas inspected include:
Carbon fibre hull and deck structure (using moisture meters, percussion, and ultrasonic testing)
Keel fin and attachment structure
Rudder stocks, bearings, and foil systems
Carbon mast and rig components
Chainplates, load paths, bulkheads, and internal structure
Core materials (foam, Nomex, balsa) and bonding integrity
Electrical and hydraulic systems related to race performance
Racing Yacht Types We Survey
We provide specialist surveys for a wide range of high-performance racing yachts, ensuring structural integrity, safety, and competitive readiness. Our expertise spans the following types:
Carbon Fibre Monohulls
From IMOCA 60s to Class 40, Mini Transat 650s, Open 50/60s, and TP52s, we inspect advanced carbon structures, hulls, decks, and bulkheads. Our surveys focus on detecting delamination, voids, or core degradation that could compromise performance or safety.
Multihulls
Performance catamarans and trimarans, both carbon and composite, present unique structural challenges. We examine crossbeams, hulls, foils, and composite laminates to ensure all critical load paths are sound, so your vessel performs at its best without hidden risks.
IRC Racing Yachts
Coastal or offshore, our surveys cover IRC-rated monohulls of all sizes. We assess hull integrity, deck structures, rig interfaces, and appendages to support safe, competitive racing while protecting your investment.
Foiling Yachts
Cutting-edge foiling craft require precise inspection of rudders, daggerboards, lifting foils, and foil arms. We detect internal damage, bonding issues, or material fatigue that could compromise stability or foiling efficiency.
Carbon Spars & Appendages
Masts, booms, rudders, and steering systems made from carbon require expert evaluation. We use non-destructive testing to identify voids, delamination, or impact damage before they become costly failures.
Why Choose Our Racing Yacht Surveys?
Specialist racing yacht expertise – from carbon monohulls and foiling yachts to IRC-rated coastal and offshore racers. We understand the performance, structural, and safety demands of high-speed racing vessels.
Advanced inspection techniques – including NDT and ultrasonic testing, capable of detecting voids, delamination, and core damage in carbon fibre structures, spars, foils, and appendages.
Professional indemnity insured – recognised by top insurers, brokers, and finance houses for high-value performance yachts.
Clear, independent reporting – detailed findings, annotated photographs, and practical recommendations tailored to racing yachts, foils, and appendages.
Southern UK coverage – from Hamble, Lymington, Poole, Portsmouth, Chichester, Weymouth, and beyond, we’re available for pre-purchase, post-race, or maintenance surveys.
Independent and impartial – we work for you, not the seller or broker, providing confidence in every assessment and decision.
FAQs - Your Racing Yacht Survey Questions Answered
We know booking a Yacht Survey can feel daunting – but it does not have to be. Here are answers to the most common questions we get from racing yacht owners across the UK.
What types of racing yachts do you survey?
We survey all types of racing yachts including carbon fibre monohulls like IMOCA, Class 40, Mini Transat, Open 50/60, TP52, multihulls, IRC-rated vessels for coastal and offshore racing, foiling yachts, and carbon spars and appendages such as masts, booms, rudders, and foils.
Do you perform NDT inspections on carbon fibre yachts?
Yes, we offer Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) using ultrasonic methods to detect voids, delamination, and core damage in carbon fibre hulls, decks, foils, and spars.
Are your reports recognized by insurers and brokers?
Yes, our surveys are professionally indemnity insured and recognized by leading insurers, finance houses, and brokers for high-performance racing yachts.
Do you cover yachts outside the Southern UK?
Primarily we operate across Southern UK locations such as Hamble, Lymington, Poole, Portsmouth, Chichester, and Weymouth, but we can discuss coverage for other regions depending on the project.
Can you survey foiling yachts and high-performance appendages?
Absolutely. We inspect foiling yachts including rudders, daggerboards, lifting foils, and all carbon spars and appendages for structural integrity and performance safety.
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