Shipmates Reviews 354

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered and paid for trainers and was issued a dispatched notification. After a few days I emailed to enquire about the status of my order. Callum was extremely quick in responding. It turns out t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service, I have to admit my mouth was wide open when the doorbell rang and Royal Mail was delivering my parcel which I only ordered the morning before, so thank you Shipmates. Hubby was al... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Purchased an inflatable stand up paddle board from Shipmates. I signed up as a new customer but the discount code didn’t work. I emailed the company on a weekend, not expecting a response but I had a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I live 200 ish miles west in Fowey but between here and Cowes you’ll not find a more honourable sales team at a company who’s ethics are 100% Customerservice. Their excellent product knowledge mak... See more

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  1. Sailing Store
  2. Sportswear Store

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The Shipmates Group was established in 1975 by Clive Johnson close to Eel Pie Island in Twickenham. Since this time the Group has had many stores including three Musto ‘concept’ stores. We have also exhibited at most major boat shows in Europe. Over the years we have served many high profile customers including Sir Edward Heath, Alan Bond, Bill gates, Denis Connor, Jude Law and Pete Townsend to name but a few!


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4.3

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Impressed

I have just purchased a Gul Cross 10’ 7” Inflatable Paddle Board iSUP Package from Shipmates, and would like to say that I was very impressed with the service from the company - really helpful discussion with the staff on the phone and by e-mail about the product before the purchase (including responding to an email I sent at 10:30 in the evening within half an hour!), and prompt delivery. Can’t comment on the iSUP itself yet because we haven’t used it yet, but it looks great, all the bits were there and it didn’t go down when we pumped it up and left it over night, so all good.

March 14, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I live 200 ish miles west in Fowey but…

I live 200 ish miles west in Fowey but between here and Cowes you’ll not find a more honourable sales team at a company who’s ethics are 100% Customerservice.
Their excellent product knowledge makes buying from Shopmates totally worry free even online as you can call the very friendly staff for good advice prior to any purchase .
The delivery times are very fast and the website is a dream to browse with such a diverse range of chandlery products at extremely competitive prices too.
In modern times it’s quite lovely to find old fashioned values in a shop where you can walk in off the street , or order online .
Very best wishes to all at Shipmates in Cowes and a special thank you to Aaron Baker for all the help x

March 7, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

100% recommend!

I work at a local sailing school and whenever we have sent anyone for last minute kit items, Aaron and his team have always been able to help.
Great service, friendly and knowledgable - can’t fault them whatsoever! Always recommend!

March 7, 2022
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Thank you Michaela! We try to do our bit to help locally where we can :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Job done

Straightforward, arrived quickly and in good condition.

March 7, 2022
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Cheers Andrew!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service

Amazing service, I have to admit my mouth was wide open when the doorbell rang and Royal Mail was delivering my parcel which I only ordered the morning before, so thank you Shipmates. Hubby was also impressed and I told a few friends and my daughter about the brilliant service.

The price was amazing I ordered Dudes for myself, they are wonderful footwear these are my 3rd pair of Dudes now, my hubby also wears them, these we’re always out of stock when I’ve searched for them as a popular pair Wendy doodles, I love them.

I’ll be back.

March 4, 2022
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Reply from Shipmates

We're so glad we surprised you Linda, thank you for referring us, be on the look out for our new summer stock coming soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service, very quick delivery and one very happy birthday boy.

February 27, 2022
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Reply from Shipmates

Thank you Laura!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service.

Excellent service.
There was an initial problem with the Royal Mail, but this was resolved promptly as soon as I raised it. Any company can post out goods. The best ones resolve problems when raised as well as these did. Thanks.
Great sweater too!

February 21, 2022
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Reply from Shipmates

So glad we got there in the end Gavin, hope you're enjoying the jumper!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant 🤩

Brilliant 🤩 perfect item, communication & delivery A++++++

February 16, 2022
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Reply from Shipmates

Thank you Sharon, enjoy the boots!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Nice jacket

Nice jacket. But wrong colour sent.

February 14, 2022
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Reply from Shipmates

Hi Karyn! I'll put my hands up and admit that was my mistake, I do remember packaging the jacket, and I now remember picking up the red instead of the navy. I'll pop the correct colour jacket into the post for you. No need to return the red one. - Callum

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