Service· Raiatea· French Polynesia — Society Islands

Uturaerae Marine Trades (sails, canvas, aluminium)

16° 44.2′ S · 151° 29.1′ W

Around the two Uturaerae yards is the Leewards' cluster of marine trades: sailmakers, canvas, aluminium welding, laundry and boat-sitting.

Practical

Artimon sailmaker (Pierre, at CNI; 87 34 93 98). O'rion Yacht Services (Nicolas; 87 70 99 01): sails, canvas, repairs, laundry, a small shop and boat-sitting. O'rion is across the road from the yards, reached from the small dock at the sports field south of the marina. Marinalu, aluminium repairs (40 66 25 04). Voilerie Aveia sail loft at Apooiti (Régine; 40 66 14 04). Machine shop: Raiatea Usinage (87 36 17 78). Marine electricians and mechanics are listed on the Tahiti Cruisers Guide. Position is the Marinalu/O'rion location in the Tahiti Cruisers Guide.

Best for

Sail, canvas and metal repairs during a yard stay