THE PRODUCT
August Race™ Sail Protect is an environmentally responsible waterproofing treatment designed specifically for sails, canvaswork, sprayhoods, biminis and marine textiles.
Its advanced formulation creates a durable hydrophobic barrier that repels water, enhances fabric longevity and helps reduce staining and UV-related wear, all while maintaining the natural look and feel of the material.
Ideal for maintaining performance and extending the life of marine fabrics exposed to harsh conditions.
Its advanced formulation creates a durable hydrophobic barrier that repels water, enhances fabric longevity and helps reduce staining and UV-related wear, all while maintaining the natural look and feel of the material.
Ideal for maintaining performance and extending the life of marine fabrics exposed to harsh conditions.
THE FACTS
PREVENTING CHEMICAL POLLUTION
August Race - Oceans Assured™ products are non-harmful to aquatic life, not classified as hazardous and are formulated to support compliance with key water quality frameworks and anti-pollution legislation, including:
- US Clean Water Act
- EU Water Framework Directive
- Australia’s National Water Quality Management Strategy
- MARPOL Annex V
- ISO 14001 aligned manufacturing
REDUCING PLASTIC POLLUTION
Removable Secondary Label - Where application by trigger spray is required, every Oceans Assured™ bottle includes an additional product label designed to promote the reuse of existing spray bottles.
Simply peel away the label, apply it to a clean recycled spray bottle and dilute as required.
All containers are manufactured from recyclable white HDPE.
Simply peel away the label, apply it to a clean recycled spray bottle and dilute as required.
All containers are manufactured from recyclable white HDPE.
THE METHOD
Always try a small discreet test patch to ensure compatibility before full application.
- Ensure all sails, canvas and textiles are clean and completely dry before application
- Shake the bottle well before use
- Spray evenly across the fabric from approximately 15 - 20 cm away
- Allow to dry naturally at ambient temperature
- For older or more porous materials, apply a second coat once the first has fully dried
- Allow the fabric to cure fully before exposing to water or stowing
THE DATA
Full compliance data, technical documentation and supporting information can be accessed via the Oceans Assured™ Compliance Platform:
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