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Why choose Craftinsure for Sailboard Insurance?
Craftinsure has been helping sailboard and windsurfing enthusiasts arrange insurance for more than two decades. Specialist sailboard insurance through Craftinsure can help provide financial protection for you and your windsurfing equipment, including options such as loss or damage and cover in Continental Europe for up to 30 days per year.
Craftinsure is backed by an 'Excellent' rating on Trustpilot, a UK-based customer service team, and a proud partnership with the RNLI.
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20 years’ experience
We’ve been helping others enjoy their passion for over 20 years
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Quick, easy process
Our simple online quote and buy process allows you to be covered in minutes
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Up to £5m third-party cover
You can choose up to £5m of cover for protection against third-party claims
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What does sailboard insurance cover?
Sailboard Insurance
- Loss or damage, including accidental damage
- Loss or damage during transit by road
- Repair or replacement up to the sum insured
- Recovery of the vessel following a loss
- Theft, including from a roof rack provided locked on
- Up to £5m third-party cover
- 30 days in continental Europe
- Sails and foils
- Paddles
- Board bags and associated equipment
- Vermin damage
- Legal costs in respect of any claims against you in connection with the board
- New for old replacement on boards up to 3 years old (boards over 3 years will have a deduction made for wear and tear)
You can look at the Insurance Documents for full details on the cover provided.
- Loss or damage caused by the board being in an unseaworthy condition
- Wear, tear, depreciation or gradual deterioration
- Loss or damage to personal effects
- Loss or damage whilst the craft is left unattended afloat
- Operation outside of the territorial scope shown in the policy
- Wilful misconduct or recklessness by you or other persons in control of the vessel
You can look at the Insurance Documents for full details on the cover provided.
How much does sailboard insurance cost?
On average, Craftinsure customers pay £90 a year for sailboard insurance*. Pay monthly options are also available.
There are a variety of factors that affect the cost of a sailboard insurance policy, such as your claims history and the value of your craft.
The best way to find out how much sailboard insurance could cost for you, is to get an online quote.
Why should I consider sailboard insurance?
Windsurfing on your sailboard is undoubtedly one of the best ways to spend a day on the water. But as with any energetic water sport, it doesn’t come without the possibility of an accident.
Say you’re surprised by a gust of wind and injure another person on the sea. Sailboard insurance can cover you up to £5m against third-party claims. Or, say you lend your sailboard to a family member who accidentally damages the board whilst in transit.
Taking out specialist sailboard insurance can give you reassurance that if the worst happens, you and your craft will be covered, whether in the UK or continental Europe.
Sailboard Insurance FAQs
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Specialist sailboard insurance isn’t a legal requirement. However, it is a prerequisite for sailing club membership and required by most launching sites and harbour authorities.
You may want to consider insurance for extra peace of mind when windsurfing so that if you have an unexpected accident on the water, you know you’re covered.
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Yes—all sailboard insurance policies arranged by Craftinsure include cover for your board and equipment, including sails, foils, paddles, and board bags.
*Price accurate as of July 2026, and does not include any add-ons
