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December 08, 2025 6 min read
At Sailing Chandlery, the Christmas rush is one of our busiest times, and we understand that getting your essential sailing gear, equipment, and gifts quickly and reliably is more important than ever. Whether you're treating yourself to an upgrade this Christmas, stocking up on your winter maintenance essentials, or finding the perfect gift for the sailor in your life, we're here to ensure a smooth trip from our warehouse to your door.
This year, we've compiled all the crucial information you need for the 2025 festive season, including our last recommended delivery dates and revised Christmas and New Year opening hours. Planning ahead is key, so let's dive into the details to help you navigate your Christmas shopping with ease - Because as sailors, Christmas isn't Christmas without Sailing Chandlery.
To guarantee your orders arrive in time for Christmas Day (Thursday 25th December 2025), you'll need to pay close attention to the final posting dates set by our trusted delivery partners. We highly recommend placing your order well in advance of these deadlines, as the postal network experiences significant pressure during December, as its peak delivery time for Christmas, so delays can occur.
Remember, our commitment remains the same: we aim to dispatch all orders placed by midday (12pm) on the same working day. Any orders placed after this time could be processed and shipped on the following working day.
Here are the crucial cut-off dates for our standard UK delivery services:
| Service | Last Order Date | Expected Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| RM48 (2nd Class) | Thursday 18th December | 2-5 Days |
| RM24 (1st Class) | Friday 19th December | 1-3 Days |
The 1st Class service on Friday, December 19th, are the last recommended day for postal services. If you need your items urgently or before Christmas, we strongly suggest using a guaranteed courier service.
For last-minute essentials or time-sensitive orders, our premium courier services offer the best reliability and speed, right up to Christmas.
| Service | Last Orders | Cut-Off Time |
|---|---|---|
| Courier UK Mainland Next Working Day | Monday 22nd December | Midday (12pm) |
| Courier Scottish Islands, Highlands and Other Islands (2 Day Service) | Friday 19th December | Midday (12pm) |
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Monday, December 22nd, cut-off is the absolute last recommended day for courier delivery to reach you before Christmas Day. Any orders placed after midday on this day will likely be delivered after Christmas.
Our dedicated team needs a little time off to enjoy the Christmas festivities, too! Please take note of our revised opening hours for the physical store and customer service lines during the Christmas and New Year period.
| Date | Day | Open Hours | We Are |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd Dec | Tuesday | 09:30-5pm | Open As Normal |
| 24th Dec | Wednesday | CLOSED | Still processing digital gift voucher orders |
| 25th Dec | Thursday | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| 26th Dec | Friday | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| 27th Dec | Saturday | CLOSED (Closed on Weekends) | CLOSED (Closed on Weekends) |
| 28th Dec | Sunday | CLOSED (Closed on Weekends) | CLOSED (Closed on Weekends) |
| 29th Dec | Monday | Open | Open As Normal |
| 30th Dec | Tuesday | Open | Open As Normal |
| Date | Day | Open Hours | We Are |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31st Dec | Wednesday | 09:30-1:30pm | Closing Early |
| 1st Jan | Thursday | CLOSED | CLOSED (Bank Holiday) |
| 2nd Jan | Friday | 09:30-5pm |
Back to Normal |
Please be aware that any orders placed online during our "CLOSED" days (Christmas Eve through Boxing Day, and New Year's Day) will be processed and dispatched on the next available working day. Our team will be back in the office bright and early after Christmas on Monday, December 29th, to tackle any accumulated orders.
Standard Hours Resume: Our normal working hours of 09:30AM to 5:00PM (Weekdays Only) will resume from Monday, 5th January 2026.
At Sailing Chandlery, we firmly believe that delivery shouldn't be a hidden cost that spoils the festive fun. We strive to keep our delivery charges as low as possible, passing these costs directly to you without adding extra margins. Our focus is on offering highly competitive product prices, and we extend that value to our transparent, structured delivery options.
FREE UK STANDARD DELIVERY OVER £95
For the vast majority of our products, we offer Free UK Standard Delivery on orders over £95. This is a fantastic way to save money, especially when you are buying multiple gifts or investing in essential sailing equipment. If your order qualifies, the free delivery option will automatically become available at checkout.
Please note: This free delivery option is for standard postal services only, and does not apply to exceptionally large or bulky items that require specialised shipping.
For very large items such as:
Standard courier services will simply not be an option, even Santa's sleigh wouldn't fit a new boat.... These items require bespoke delivery arrangements, often through collection in person or via our dedicated Sailing Chandlery van service - which needs to be arranged ahead of time if you would like us to deliver before Christmas.
If you are considering one of these larger items as a very special Christmas surprise, please contact us well in advance to discuss logistics and arrange a custom delivery quote.
If you are ordering from outside the UK we have you covered, local import duties and taxes are collected at the point of order payment so your order can arrive quickly and hassle free.
We recommend you leave 10 days for International orders to ensure they arrive ahead of Christmas.
For any destinations not listed in our standard options, simply send us an email to info@sailingchandlery.com with the items you wish to order and your full shipping address. Our team will reply promptly and send you a tailored delivery quote, if you would like us to deliver to you this Christmas.
When you choose Sailing Chandlery this Christmas, you are benefiting from more than just top-quality sailing products at competitive prices. You are choosing a service designed by sailors, for sailors:
Whether you're placing an order for small stocking fillers or arranging a dedicated delivery for a new boat, we are here to ensure you receive your items safely and efficiently, ready for Christmas Day.
Don't delay! Given the early cut-off dates, we encourage you to finalise your Christmas orders as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Christmas isn't Christmas without Sailing Chandlery.
FINAL DEADLINE - Monday 22nd December by 12pm for Courier Delivery - this will be your last chance for guaranteed delivery before Christmas.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES - Our showroom and phone lines will be CLOSED for the main Christmas period from Wednesday, December 24th, through Sunday, December 28th. Our team will not be responding to emails, messages, calls, or processing orders during this time, so they can have a well-deserved break over Christmas. We will also be closing on New Year's Day, and working a half day on New Year's Eve, when we will be closing at 13:30.
ORDER PROCESSING - Sailing Chandlery aims to dispatch orders placed by 12pm on the same working day. Any orders made outside these times, or on closed days will be shipped out on the next working day.
FREE DELIVERY - We offer FREE UK STANDARD DELIVERY on orders over £95, which is automatically applied when you reach that threshold.
SPECIAL DELIVERIES FOR LARGE ITEMS - Exceptionally large items require special delivery, which may include collection or dedicated van delivery. If you need this, please get in touch as soon as possible for a custom quote.
No matter where you live, make sure you're well prepared for Christmas Gifting this Christmas with our dedicated Sailing Gifts Collection here at Sailing Chandlery.
From our crew to yours, Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!
👋🏼 From Team Sailing Chandlery
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