A new service combining concierge services, rentals and personalized assistance
UPtoSEA has announced its official launch in the ports of Les Sables d'Olonne and Bourgenay. Spearheaded by Gilles Wagner, an entrepreneur with a background in industry and a passion for boating, the project is based on a clear promise: to simplify navigation for both boat owners and occasional renters.
The solution is structured around two components:
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A high-end concierge service for homeowners the company also offers a range of other services, including maintenance, repairs, cleaning and preparation of units, with the option of offering them for rental via the dedicated application.
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A turnkey rental offer these include boats selected for their comfort and accessibility, accessible in just a few clicks, with additional à la carte services (on-board delivery, equipment rental, family services, etc.).
Intuitive technology rooted in local service
Unlike impersonal platforms, UPtoSEA takes a "100% human" approach. Each reservation, whether managed via the app or on site, is accompanied by personalized follow-up by a local team. The app is scheduled for launch in summer 2025.
The concept combines a fluid digital interface with reassuring physical support. The team aims to duplicate the service, with plans to roll it out to other Atlantic seaboard ports by 2026.
A Vendée entrepreneurial adventure
The UPtoSEA project is also a family adventure. Co-founded with Stéphanie Pierronnet, the company is firmly rooted in the local economic fabric, and relies on a network of partners based in the Vendée region. The medium-term objective is to extend this network to the entire French coastline.
With its first sites in Les Sables d'Olonne and Bourgenay, UPtoSEA has established itself in two active French yachting harbors, renowned for their dynamism and accessibility, both for locals and visiting tourists.
