Shipping sails

[Connor]

For people that have shipped sails out of Vancouver is there anywhere to source a free cardboard box for a 3m sail?

How was your experience shipping sails via Canada post?

Thanks

[grantmac]

Tape cardboard around the leech end and thick poly around the rest. The tighter you roll them the better they'll ship.

[adam2]

I shipped a relatively lightweight 6.4 earlier this year to small-town Ontario for around $190 via UPS. Canada Post wouldn't touch it as it was too big and UPS tried to squeeze me for more money between when I had it quoted to when I shipped it. They are terrible, but the buyer was fine with paying.

[Bryanl]

I shipped 3 sails back to Sailworks - made 1 cardboard box out of 3 - lots of tape.
Shipped Fed Ex - took it to their depot- went perfectly.
Sorry - don't remember the cost.

[Connor]

Thanks for the experience and advice. Since this sail is so small it is quoted around $50 to ship to Ontario.

Does anyone know If Canada post allows you to ship "Normal" sized items without a box? I am a bit nervous about shipping it without one but maybe it can be done?... if rolled tightly(reaching inside the sail and grabbing the top of the mast sleeve to get it nice and tight) maybe pack newspapers inside the sail and put some cardboard along the sail inside the sail bag or tape around the leech as mentioned above since that is the weakest area of the sail. I think this will work as long as something with much weight isn't put on top of it. Box would be better if we can find one.

[ZeroR2]

Thanks for the experience and advice. Since this sail is so small it is quoted around $50 to ship to Ontario.

Does anyone know If Canada post allows you to ship "Normal" sized items without a box? I am a bit nervous about shipping it without one but maybe it can be done?... if rolled tightly(reaching inside the sail and grabbing the top of the mast sleeve to get it nice and tight) maybe pack newspapers inside the sail and put some cardboard along the sail inside the sail bag or tape around the leech as mentioned above since that is the weakest area of the sail. I think this will work as long as something with much weight isn't put on top of it. Box would be better if we can find one.

Are you asking if you should ship a sail without a box?

[Richi]

Hi Connor, just wondering what courier gave you the best rate ($50)

I might be shipping some equipment to Ontario soon, so would be helpful.

cheers, Rich

[imdmitry]

Hi Connor, just wondering what courier gave you the best rate ($50)

I might be shipping some equipment to Ontario soon, so would be helpful.

cheers, Rich

I sent a 3.0 to ON via Canada Post at the end it was $62.
Got the free box from Northshore Ski and Board, when I was there to buy a new spreader bar.

[adam2]

I know when I shipped via UPS I made a box and tried to make it conform to the sail bag as much as possible, even then it added significantly to the cost. That said, neither the buyer, nor I, felt comfortable shipping it without the box.

[Connor]

Thanks for all the replies!
Got it all sorted out. About $60 to Ontario seems to be the going rate with Canada post in a box with sails of this size. My buddy got a 3.8 from Winnipeg for $50 shipping. I think the cost goes up quite a bit on bigger sails as many carriers don't want to deal with the length of some of the sails unfortunately.
FYI most music stores give free gutair boxes just have to ask. But getting the ideal size box from a windsurf shop is always easier.