# Sails ### Maintenance Marquises Atuona Island: **Hiva Oa** Maintenance Marquises 4-2023 we had our mainsail repaired where it ripped from leech to luff in two separate areas below both the first and second reefing points along the seam. We also had our Gennaker repaired, a small repair. Both were done by the sail loft at Maintenance marquises, Hiva Oa. That was almost a year ago and repairs have held so far. We did have to be very specific about what we wanted and how we wanted it done. We also had to point out a few things that were not done before we left and the sail maker completed those. It's was pretty good value and they have a proper loft and machine. The attitude of everyone there was very nice. 3-2023 I recommend MMS in Hava Oa. We had a ripped off Genoa sheet eye (consequence of a storm) and we got a perfekt repair. You may need time, as the sailmaker there is very busy (the burdon of a good reputation) 8-2020 SV Avatar The guy who does the sewing at Maintenance Marquises boat yard name is Tino. It is one of their many services. He allowed us to help with by cutting & pulling the old stitching & he was very fair on his sewing time charged. Contact for boatyard is [πŸ“§ Maria.roche@maintenancemarquises.com](mailto:Maria.roche@maintenancemarquises.com) ### Nuka Hiva Yacht Services Island: **Nuku Hiva** Nuka Hiva Yacht ServicesCan do minor sail repair For more information, see Yacht Services ### Voilerie Nuku Hiva Island: **Nuku Hiva** Voilerie Nuku Hiva Calypso [πŸ“ž +68987729162](tel:+68987729162) What’s app [πŸ“§ voilerienukuhiva@gmail.com](mailto:voilerienukuhiva@gmail.com) Taiohae Sail Repair & Canvas Work ### Apooti Marina Canvas and Sails Island: **Raiatea** Apooiti Marina Canvas Sails Voilerie Aveia Regine Faux [πŸ“§ Regineaveia@yahoo.fr](mailto:Regineaveia@yahoo.fr) [πŸ“ž +68940661404](tel:+68940661404) [🌐 www.voilerie-aveia-raiatea.com](https://www.voilerie-aveia-raiatea.com) Hours: Mon-Fri: 07:30 - 11:30 Regine is located in Apooiti Marina and primarily works for the charter companies. But in her spare time she will do canvas work for cruisers. 4-2022: Sugar Shack: Our large 200/sq.m spinnaker blew out during a bad gust. She was really bad with a tear all the way across the center and down the side seam. Plus she had several weak spots. We took our sail to Regine who laid it all out on her large floor while examining the amount of work. She asked if we wanted to color match the sail and we said no as it is a 20+ year old sail and the colors are all faded. We just wanted it to work and did not care if it was pretty. She said it would take 4/5 days and would cost $800 plus material. We were heading to the states and told her we did not need it for 2 weeks. But she called us 5 days later stating it was done and the cost was $850. When we picked it up she laid it all out again and showed us her work. The next day we flew her and we were super happy with the repairs. The shape remained the same, the weak spots patched and the tears all repaired. I would highly recommend Regine! She was polite, professional, on time and reasonably priced!! ### Artimon Sail Maker Island: **Raiatea** [πŸ“§ Pierre.Artimon@gmail.com](mailto:Pierre.Artimon@gmail.com) [πŸ“ž +68987349398](tel:+68987349398) Located in the boatyard CNI ### O'rion Island: **Raiatea** πŸ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -16.736569, Lon -151.484583 *[GoogleMaps](https://www.google.com/maps/?q=-16.736569,-151.484583) [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-16.736569&mlon=-151.484583&zoom=19)* Canvas, sails, laundry: O'rion opposite of the boat yards in Raiatea does good work. Nicolas 87709901. He is also putting the last touches to his bungalows that will be for rent (nice size, swimming pool, about 60 m from the 2 shipyards. SV Mary Ann ### Raiatea Yacht Services Island: **Raiatea** Raiatea Yacht Services ### Leonardo Bruni Island: **Tahaa** leonardo bruni [πŸ“ž +68987758587](tel:+68987758587) [πŸ“§ ghibli_3@hotmail.com](mailto:ghibli_3@hotmail.com) Leonardo lives on his boat in Tahaa directly across from Apooti Marina. he travels back and forth often. He is a sailmaker and can do sail repair as well as canvas work ### Api Yachting Island: **Tahiti** Api Yachting 120 Av du Chef Vairaatoa , BP 9028 Motu Uta , Papeete [πŸ“ž +689404218](tel:+689404218) 10, [πŸ“ž +68976779245](tel:+68976779245) Warning: See Noonsite & Soggy Paws Guide for further comments by unhappy clients ### Mado (Taravoa) Island: **Tahiti** Mado Sail & Canvas Repair Taravao Marina [πŸ“ž +6898934](tel:+6898934) 9683https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fladepeche.pf%2F2023%2F12%2F14%2Fmado- polynesienne-fiere-detre-voiliere%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2xJMFpA2qwBpiEBZ7S2X-C2Af5jeTfyqw2T- ZxDo11LK1127B6vZ0e40k&h=AT3AMJRTYlDcK0uJglzCHZYLTDoyLfbkd6Y2o8LR3hwvlKt- XNT0eeiBHn5mrd7eLZvQse6RoxYiCL_CgqbfsZ00JULrdrNMNZ4d_2H4nVISobuDIw1u0KK3DPhI5QEdKtiKAklbskLBQUds 9-21 SV Ipanema Romain was the sail repair guy from Taravao Marina but he left to France a few months ago. A lady is working in his place now (Mado) He was able to sew a ring on top of my main sail. Super thick place to sew and she did a good job ### Nautilus Sails Island: **Tahiti** French sail maker in Auckland, New Zealand. My mainsail and jib were done by this guy and I only get praise. P: [πŸ“ž +6499400046](tel:+6499400046) M: [πŸ“ž +6421832011](tel:+6421832011) E: [πŸ“§ info@nautilussails.co.nz](mailto:info@nautilussails.co.nz) ### Ocean Sails Tahiti Island: **Tahiti** Michel [πŸ“ž +68987711686](tel:+68987711686) (oceansailstahiti@gmail.com) 9-2019 SV Sugar Shack We had Oceans Sails (Michel Pegart Maitre Voilier) do repair work on our sail bag and he did not do a good job. After visiting his sail loft and speaking to him about types of threads used and process, we felt confident he’d do good work. We asked him to quote the repairs on our sail bag (strengthen and reinforce) and small spinnaker (we blew out clew). The sail bag was the priority as we had a backup spinnaker. With the sail bag we asked him to patch the small holes, reinforce all stitching, reinforce the batten sleeves, and re-attach our name flap which came off. He said it would be β€œno problem, easy job, and could be done in a few weeks at very little money.” Several weeks later, my husband went to pick it up and paid $600 (more than a little money to us, but our bad for not getting an exact quote first). When my husband went to install the sail bag, he noticed several areas had the new stitching already coming out (Michel failed to lock stitch the beginning and ends). In addition, in several places the stitching was crooked when it should have been straight. Unfortunately, we had guests coming and needed the sail bag up. So, my husband finished with the install before we had to leave. In addition, with the spinnaker he said it would cost well over $1,000 to repair or he would have to cut it down and charge a little less. This is an 18-year-old spinnaker so it was not worth the cost to repair. We took it back. We were very disappointed in the work from Ocean Sails. We had higher expectations since he had several good reviews, the loft was professional and he β€œsaid all the right things.” Very poor craftsmanship and [🌐 work.6-2019](https://work.6-2019) SV Panache There are at least two sail makers in Tahiti. Michel owns OST and does first class work. He is not inexpensive, but you get what you pay for. He speaks excellent English. We know several cruisers who used him and they were all pleased. He is located near ### Sailtech Island: **Tahiti** πŸ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.534308, Lon -149.578466 *[GoogleMaps](https://www.google.com/maps/?q=-17.534308,-149.578466) [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.534308&mlon=-149.578466&zoom=19)* Located near Customs. Turn right at the road across from Customs and its about 100 meters on the right. they have a sail loft upstairs and a rigging shop downstairs Bryce is the Canvas foreman. Speaks English [πŸ“ž +68940582142](tel:+68940582142) Vini : [πŸ“ž +68987383696](tel:+68987383696) ### Sellerie Marine de Tahiti Island: **Tahiti** πŸ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.563997, Lon -149.567916 *[GoogleMaps](https://www.google.com/maps/?q=-17.563997,-149.567916) [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.563997&mlon=-149.567916&zoom=19)* Sellerie Marine de Tahiti For more information, see Canvas Work ### Tahiti Sails Island: **Tahiti** πŸ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.5567, Lon -149.592512 *[GoogleMaps](https://www.google.com/maps/?q=-17.5567,-149.592512) [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.5567&mlon=-149.592512&zoom=19)* Tahiti sails [🌐 tahitisails.gmail.com](https://tahitisails.gmail.com) Gullaume [πŸ“ž +68987337433](tel:+68987337433) Sebastien [πŸ“ž +68987337453](tel:+68987337453) Faa'a Vallee de Nuutana Near the Nuutania prison. Take the Nuutania road at the SODIMEC store crossroads and drive up forapprox. 5 minutes. You will see a sign when you need to turn right to reach the sail loft. Speak good english [🌐 www.facebook.com/Tahiti-Sails-La-voilerie-de-Tahiti-1565124503784879/](https://www.facebook.com/Tahiti-Sails-La-voilerie-de-Tahiti-1565124503784879/) Very nice guys. See examples of their work on their facebook page. They do most of the mega yacht repairs. 4-2023 Report sent in .... I am a former sailing professional (former owner of a sail shop in France for 15 years). For my part, this sail shop is simply bad, last year a friend had a Code D style sail made, it was very bad in the sense that we do not make a geenaker in cross cut but in tri-radial. Also while talking with Mado in Taravao, she told me that she regularly resumed repairs made in Tahiti Sail because they were so badly done. 11-2020 SV Tintamarre We asked Sebastien and Guillaume to quote and advise for repairing our genoa and mainsail. They are not cheap; but they were happy to take time to discuss the repairs in detail in their loft, didn't mind that we declined to repair the mainsail (opting instead to replace using Zoom Sails) and collected and returned the sails to us promptly. We liked their service. Oct. 2020: SV Sugar Shack : Our main sail needed to be repaired and re-stitched. It is made of double layer dacron and weighs in at almost 300lbs. We decided to hire Tahiti Sails to help us with the repairs as we did not think our little Baby Lock sewing machine could handle the material. Guillaume (Marina Papeete) [πŸ“ž +689873373](tel:+689873373) 33 (g.jestin@gmail.com). Guillaume usually picks up and drops off on Tuesdays and Thursday in Marina Papeete. We showed him the work that needed to be done which was mostly re-stitching and creating new covers for the head, clew, tack, and baton pockets. He said it could be done in a week at a cost of 40000/50000xpf (about 5/6 hours of work). He picked up the sail on Friday, had a quote to us on Tuesday, and the sail back by Thursday. At the shop, he tested all the thread to ensure it would not fail, added new tail tails, covered a few weak spots we did not notice and completed all of our original requested work. He was very professional, did what he said he was going to do and stayed in communication with us throughout the process. In the end the cost was 35595xpf. We are very pleased and highly recommend Tahiti Sails. 9-1-2020 SV Tourterelle We used Tahiti Sails to fix our gennaker and were very happy with the result 6-2020 SV Cream Puff We contacted Tahiti Sails for a quote for our two spinnakers. One of the sails had two small tears but the Mizzen Ballooner had a major blow out along the seam. Guillaume responded quickly to my email and an appointment was set for two days later. Guillaume arrived on time with a friendly smile. He took the sails to his shop so he could get a better idea of what needed to be done. The quote was reasonable. The repairs were made and the sails returned within a week. We were very pleased with the repairs and would recommend Tahiti Sails. 5-19 S/V Nehenehe We worked with Guillaume Jestin at Tahiti Sails. We have a DP Hydranet mainsail which is a difficult fabric to resew. We had him raise the clew, move the tack back, and repair significant damage to all seven full batten pockets. His knowledge, workmanship, and skill level were exceptionally high. I rate the business as excellent. He showed up exactly on time and completed the work . He replied to our emails very quickly and he is fluent in his English speech. I am highly impressed given that he was under the added strain of having an entire ARC fleet in town and they were all clamoring for his attention. He worked over a holiday to complete the work at the promised time. I would rate their business a 10 out of 10 10-18 Tahiti Sails were helpful for the sliders we needed for the sails, and offered also to bring them down to Marina Taina for us6-18 SV Jacaranda We did not use them. After obtaining a crazy high quote to make a square window cover for our dodger. Told them to forget it. We had the cover made by another company 90% less than their quote!!! 4-17 SV Liward We wanted to let everyone know about an excellent sail loft in Tahiti. They just did some repairs for Liward and we were very happy. Prompt, Professional, and Reasonable. They speak english. 6-18 SV Minyga I would recommend Tahiti Sails - quick response from email sent to [πŸ“§ contact@tahitisails.com](mailto:contact@tahitisails.com) came to Taina Marina looked at job, provided quote by email and then job done and delivered promptly. No credit card - cash payment only. ### Tristan RICHARD Island: **Tahiti** Tristan RICHARD Cellphone : [πŸ“ž +68989378969](tel:+68989378969) Whatsapp : [πŸ“ž +33652962077](tel:+33652962077) [πŸ“§ Tristanmacif@yahoo.fr](mailto:Tristanmacif@yahoo.fr) FB Messenger : Tristan Richard Taina SV DouDou Sail repairs, upholstery, Canvas, dinghy chaps. I live since two year in Tahiti, on my boat Β« Doudou Β» at Taina. I’m working directly on the boat for small work/repairs and in my house for bigger work. Working on my own most of the time but also working oftenly for Scott (Tahiti crew). 5-2020 New entry no reviews at this time ### Voilerie Mado Sails Taravao Island: **Tahiti** πŸ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.730298, Lon -149.331461 *[GoogleMaps](https://www.google.com/maps/?q=-17.730298,-149.331461) [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.730298&mlon=-149.331461&zoom=19)* Voilerie Mado Sails [πŸ“ž +68989349683](tel:+68989349683) [πŸ“§ madosail.vdt@gmail.com](mailto:madosail.vdt@gmail.com) [🌐 madosails.com/?fbclid=IwAR3cQ0QIUr-](https://madosails.com/?fbclid=IwAR3cQ0QIUr-) Qb27u0N04vgC3c5nER4Z19WUxKll_jjUMidVwL1IMLixTBLI [🌐 www.facebook.com/madosails/](https://www.facebook.com/madosails/) SV Hanna Recent article about this service. [🌐 ladepeche.pf/2023/12/14/mado-polynesienne-fiere-](https://ladepeche.pf/2023/12/14/mado-polynesienne-fiere-) detre-voiliere/?fbclid=IwAR0NHywOPa8HfYucUMqVxmiFAPkhrwY6CJWBd6eeWbZJdguUPZgXovAUAxI