Wintering your sailboat: peace of mind and preparation for the next season
At Axe Sail, we offer a comprehensive wintering service to free you from the technical and logistical constraints associated with maintaining your sailboat.
Thanks to our expertise and technical infrastructure, including a 2,300m² hardstanding area, we handle all the operations necessary to protect your vessel during the winter period and prepare it to return to sea as soon as the fair weather returns.
Hauling out and handling of your boat
The Axe Sail boatyard has full logistical equipment to ensure the safe handling and hauling out of your sailboat.
Our facilities include:
8-tonne and 16-tonne hydraulic trailers
professional handling equipment (Fenwick)
standard cradles for storage and blocking of vessels
This equipment allows for the handling and stabilization of your boat under the best conditions, whether for a full wintering, a maintenance period, or technical preparation before the following season.
Hauling out also provides the opportunity to perform various checks on the hull, appendages, and underwater equipment to anticipate any necessary interventions.
Preparing the boat before wintering
Before the winter period, our team carries out various preparation operations to protect your boat from the effects of cold, humidity, and salt.
We can notably intervene for:
complete cleaning of the boat before storage
preparation and maintenance of the sails
checking safety equipment
rigging maintenance
protection of sensitive equipment
These steps help preserve the performance and longevity of your sailboat while preventing degradation during the period of inactivity.
Winter watch and vessel monitoring
Because not all owners live near their home port, we also offer a winter watch service. Our team can visit your pontoon to ensure regular monitoring of your boat during your absence.
This monitoring includes:
external check of the boat and rigging
inspection of the deck and equipment
checking the bilges and ventilation
checking the general condition of interior fabrics and equipment
Thanks to this regular monitoring, you have the assurance that your vessel remains in optimal condition throughout the wintering period.
Prepare for the next season with complete peace of mind
Entrusting the wintering of your boat to Axe Sail means benefiting from comprehensive support, adapted infrastructure, and a team of passionate technicians, to find your boat perfectly prepared as soon as you return to sailing.
Whether it is a simple refurbishment, technical optimization, or a refit project, we provide you with all the skills of the Axe Sail multi-service hub: boatyard, rigging, electronics, upholstery, and sailmaking.