Hull Repair
Hull Repair for an Open! Following a grounding on rocks, this boat had several impacts on the bow and hull bottom, requiring meticulous technical intervention. Our teams carried out a complete restoration at the boatyard to restore the hull’s full integrity and a perfectly uniform finish. This repair included: Grinding of areas to be laminated […]
The Dufour 40 refit is nearing completion!
After several weeks in the yard, this Dufour has returned to its berth. BOATYARD Our teams carried out major refit and structural work on this cruiser-racer. Et ce n’est pas des moindres : dépose de la quille, ponçage, stratification des fonds pour renforcer la structure, repose de la quille, peinture, antifooling, pose de covering, etc… […]
Work completed on the JOD 35!
Voici un gros chantier de terminé pour nos équipes avec la mise à l’eau récente du Jod 35, Mistral Gagnant. Ce Jeanneau emblématique des années 90, s’est refait une toute nouvelle robe pour la saison 2022 😉 Les équipes du chantier sont intervenues sur différentes étapes : réparation des fonds, refit, réalisation d’une laque sur […]
Dodger, discover our manufacturing process
Custom-made: Axe Sail’s watchword Custom-made, 100% French and local, our dodgers are designed and manufactured in our workshop in Cherbourg. Valentine, the upholstery floor manager, guides you through the various stages of the project, from choosing the shape of the hoops to selecting the color—we’re with you every step of the way. Today, we’ve decided […]
Deck covering!
Vous a-t-on déjà parlé des projets de remplacement de pont ? Nous avons livré dernièrement un tout nouveau pont et cockpit d’un Dufour 44, de la flotte de l’école croisière des Guides du Grand Large. Après de nombreuses années à entretenir le pont en teck, le client a souhaité changer son revêtement avec un produit […]
Delivery for a Cornish Crabber 24
At Axe Sail, we don’t only support large vessels. Small boats also deserve sails and finishes tailored to their program and sailing style. Here, we made a mainsail, a yankee, and a lazy bag for this Cornish Crabber 24. A beautiful blend of tradition, elegance, and functionality. What do you think of the result?
Oceanis Clipper 361 Refit
Here is a concrete example of the comprehensive support that Axe Sail is able to provide to its clients in Normandy and Brittany. We recently completed a major refit project on an Oceanis Clipper 361, with the objective of modernizing the boat, improving onboard comfort, and extending its lifespan while enhancing its aesthetics. This project […]
Heading to the Arctic
Heading to the Arctic for the Tara Polar Station! Last Friday, the Tara Polar Station left the City of Cherbourg-en-Cotentin after several weeks of adjustments carried out at CMN, in order to soon resume its scientific mission in the extreme conditions of the Arctic. We are delighted to have supported this exceptional project with the […]
Currently in our boatyard
CURRENTLY The Figaro 3 – Région Normandie skippered by Alexis LOISON has left our boatyard!On the agenda: hull preparation ⛵ Discover the boatyard
Taking Over a Refit Project for an OVNI 365!
We are pleased to share with you an exciting project: the refit of an OVNI 365. After the initial work was abandoned by another boatyard, our team took over this year to complete the owner’s project. Here are the main works: Painting of the superstructures and application of new non-slip coating on the deck Complete […]
The performance of the J/99 Axe Sail at the 50th edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race!
On July 27th, the J/99 Axe Sail duo, composed of Maxime Mesnil and Hugo Feydit, achieved 2nd place in this legendary race in the IRC2 category, after dominating the race for the first 3 days, including in the IRC double-handed category. This demanding race tested their talent, determination, and mental strength as sailors and competitors […]