Mooring
A worn line or a fender knocked out of place after a gale, and the hull works against the pontoon for weeks.
Boat concierge & management
Your boat is ready when you are.
You live far from your home port. We look after your boat while you are away, prepare it for every trip and coordinate the professionals — with a photo report after every visit.
- One single point of contact
- A report after every visit
- Nothing undertaken without your approval
48 h
response time for a one-off service request
Why a regular presence matters
A boat left alone does not stay still.
Between two stays a boat keeps living: it moves, it chafes, it discharges and it takes on water. Most of the damage found on return would have been avoided by a timely visit.
Flat batteries
Left unchecked, a battery bank discharges, is damaged and leaves the bilge pump dead at the worst possible moment.
Water on board
A leak through a hatch or a stern gland shows early. Found late, it ruins the interior and the smell stays.
Damp and mould
A boat closed up for months without ventilation means an interior to redo completely in spring.
Our services
Everything that needs doing while you are not there.
A service designed for owners who live far from their home port, use their boat occasionally, or simply want to delegate the logistics and day-to-day follow-up.
Monitoring & visits
The inspection visit that catches early what becomes expensive later.
- Mooring lines, fenders, cleats
- Battery charge and bilge pump
- Signs of water ingress and general condition
- Dated photo report
Cleaning & preparation
The boat clean, aired and tidy before you reach the quay.
- Interior and exterior cleaning
- Rinsing, airing, tidying
- Beds made, cushions and linen in place
- Dated preparation before your arrival
Provisioning
Your shopping on board before you board, with no detour via the supermarket.
- Groceries, drinks, ice
- Consumables and small equipment
- Last-minute requests
- Receipts sent to you
Technical coordination
You no longer handle appointments: we open up, we follow the work, we report back.
- Mechanic, electrician, sailmaker, rigger
- Meeting contractors and taking them to the boat
- Follow-up of the work and the deadlines
- Quotes sent before anything is committed
Winter storage & recommissioning
The off-season prepared, monitored and then ended at the right moment.
- Winter lay-up afloat or ashore
- Periodic checks through the winter
- Coordination of the yard and the crane
- Recommissioning before the season
Bespoke requests
The things that fit no category, but that someone still has to do.
- Taking delivery of equipment or parcels
- Attendance during a survey
- Coordinated delivery trips, change of berth
- One-off special preparation
Monitoring
You know what is happening on board without being there.
Every visit follows the same checklist, so nothing depends on anyone's memory. You then receive a short message: what was checked, what is normal, what needs a decision.
- Visit scheduled according to your plan
- Checks on the critical points agreed with you
- Dated photos of the areas inspected
- Same-day alert if anything is wrong
Preparation
You arrive, you cast off.
The time you spend with your boat should be spent at sea, not cleaning the saloon or rushing to the supermarket. Tell us your dates: we prepare the rest.
- Boat cleaned, aired and tidied the day before
- Provisions delivered and stowed on board
- Water tanks filled, fuel checked, ice on board
- Tidying and cleaning after you leave
Technical coordination
One single number, even when several trades are involved.
We do not replace your mechanic or your boatyard: we open the boat for them, we follow the work and we keep you informed. You approve the quotes, we handle the rest.
- Booking appointments and meeting contractors on site
- Quotes sent before any work begins
- Monitoring the work and chasing the deadlines
- Inspection and photos once the work is finished
Getting it straight
Concierge service, marina berth or a favour from a friend?
All three exist side by side, but they do not cover the same needs. Here is what each one actually takes care of.
| What you expect | Intendance Nautique | Marina office / berth | Neighbour on the pontoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled visits on board | Yes, according to your plan | No | Occasional, with no guarantee |
| Written report and photos | After every visit | No | A message if they remember |
| Preparation before you arrive | Yes, by prior booking | No | Rarely |
| Meeting professionals on board | Yes, with follow-up | No | If they happen to be available |
| Contractual framework and insurance | Written contract | Berth contract only | Noe |
| Liability if something goes wrong | Defined in the contract | Limited to the berth itself | Noe, and it damages the friendship |
Winter storage
The off-season is when the bad surprises turn up.
A boat in winter storage is not a boat out of harm's way. Afloat or ashore, it goes on facing wind, frost and damp for six months — with nobody there to notice.
- Winter lay-up afloat or ashore
- Periodic checks all winter long
- Coordination of the yard, the crane and the work
- Recommissioning scheduled before the season
Plans
From the occasional visit to full boat management.
Prices depend on the size of the boat, the marina and how often we visit. They are therefore set after the initial visit, with no surprises afterwards.
Essential Visit
For a boat used regularly
On quotationper visit, no commitment
- One-off inspection visit
- Mooring and exterior
- Battery charge and bilge
- Photo report
Peace of Mind Plan
For an owner who lives far away
By subscriptionmonthly or seasonal commitment
- Regular scheduled visits
- A report every single time
- Preparation before every arrival
- Coordination of marine professionals
- Priority on one-off requests
Bespoke Management
For a specific or seasonal need
À la carteservice by service
- Cleaning and preparation
- Provisioning
- Winter storage and recommissioning
- Meeting contractors on board
- One-off requests
Getting started
Simple for you. Structured for your boat.
Four steps between the first conversation and the first visit. Allow one to two weeks depending on your availability and the marina's.
Conversation
Boat, marina, how often you use it, points to watch and the level of service you want.
Initial visit
A survey on board: access, equipment, particularities and a written procedure.
Visits
Scheduled visits or one-off requests, according to the plan chosen.
Report
Photos, observations and recommendations sent after every visit.
Area covered
As close as possible to the marinas of the Hérault coast.
We work in the marinas and boating areas of the Hérault, from La Grande-Motte to Valras-Plage, as well as on the Thau lagoon. Requests outside this area are considered case by case.
Sète
Frontignan
Balaruc-les-Bains
Bouzigues
Mèze
Marseillan
Agde
Cap d'Agde
Le Grau-d'Agde
Vias
Portiragnes
Valras-Plage
Palavas-les-Flots
Carnon
La Grande-Motte
Your marina is not on the list? Write to us: depending on the season and the distance, it is often still possible.
Frequently asked questions
What you delegate — and what remains your decision.
The exact scope of every assignment is put in writing before the first visit, particularly for anything technical or involving liability.
Do you look after both sailing boats and motor boats?
Yes. The service is adapted to the type of boat, its size, its home port and the equipment to be checked. The exact scope is agreed during the initial visit.
What happens if you find a problem on board?
You are informed the same day, with photos. Nothing is undertaken without your approval: we suggest a course of action and, if you wish, we coordinate the right professional.
Do you carry out repairs yourselves?
We carry out the routine tasks agreed in the contract. Technical work requiring a qualified professional is entrusted to specialist contractors whose work we coordinate.
Do we have to give you the keys to the boat?
Yes, for any service requiring access on board. How the keys are handed over, kept and returned is set out in writing in the contract.
Can I ask for the boat to be prepared before a weekend?
Yes, by prior booking: inspection, tidying, cleaning, provisioning and preparation according to the agreed list, so the boat is ready when you arrive.
Do you work outside the season?
Yes. Winter is precisely when a regular presence matters most: gales, frost, batteries, mooring lines and water ingress are all monitored while you are away.
Do you work with owners who live abroad?
Yes. Correspondence and reports can be handled in French, English, Spanish, German or Dutch.
Contact
Let's talk about your boat.
Tell us the marina, the type of boat and the service you are looking for. We will come back to you with a tailored proposal, with no obligation.
contact@intendancenautique.fr
Hérault coast — Sète, Agde, La Grande-Motte
Your next trip should start at the quay, not with the cleaning.
Tell us where your boat is and how often you use it: we will suggest the plan that genuinely fits your situation.
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