Recreational boating is evolving,
as is our business
Sailing isn’t just about setting out to sea. It means experiencing a special connection to the sea, to the boat, to time, to others, and to the environment around us. For boat lovers, every little detail matters: comfort on board, the quality of the equipment, the reliability of safety features, as well as how this equipment is designed, maintained, and built to last.
Since 1977, NVequipment has been supporting recreational boat owners and marine industry professionals with a single-minded goal: to protect boats, improve life on board, and extend the joy of sailing. Today, this mission has taken on a broader scope. Because sailing requires more than just technical skill, NV is committed to pushing the industry toward fairer, more responsible, and more sustainable practices.
Protecting Boats, Preserving What Matters
At NVequipment, boat covers are not viewed as just another piece of equipment. They contribute to the sailing experience, care of the boat, and the life of the equipment on board. A well-designed canopy, awning, bimini top, cover, or sunshade allows you to enjoy your boat more fully, protects it from the elements, and keeps it in good condition season after season.
This vision aligns with a strong desire among boat owners: to enjoy their hobby differently, to choose products that are reliable, repairable, traceable, and long-lasting, and to see their boat as an asset that needs to be maintained. Making your equipment last means keeping the joy of sailing alive.
More Responsible Boating, Concrete Actions
NVequipment’s commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) is rooted in a simple belief: a company in the boating industry has a role to play in protecting people, boats, and the marine environment.
This translates into several concrete action:
- gradually reducing the environmental impact of our operations
- Improving our packaging
- Better utilizing our waste
- Incorporating more materials from recycling streams
- Promoting the repair, maintenance, and replacement of boat covers.
At NV, sustainability isn’t just about the choice of materials. It comes in from the very beginning—in terms of usability, the ability to repair or replace a part, to replace a canvas when the structure remains sound, and to support boat owners with the right maintenance advice.
Repairability as a Design Approach
Repairing rather than replacing is part of NV’s Responsibility philosophy. This approach extends the service life of equipment, minimizes premature replacements, and preserves products that can still be used.
Replacement canvas, spare parts, replacement of product components, and maintenance advice: these services provide boat owners and professionals with practical solutions for maintaining their original NV equipment and continuing to use it in good condition.
For NVequipment, repairability is not an option. It is an integral part of how we design, build, and support the life of the boat.
A Commitment Shared with the Entire Boating Community
Our Responsibility philosophy cannot be built alone. NVequipment moves forward with its employees, suppliers, retailers, partners, boatyards, rental companies, shipchandlers, and all the professionals who support recreational boat owners on a daily basis.
This collaborative process is essential for developing solutions that are more sustainable, better suited to real-world applications, and more in line with market expectations. It is based on active listening, trust, transparency, and a commitment to advancing the entire boating industry.
It is also in line with this philosophy that NV highlights its French roots, its recognized expertise, its “Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant” designation, and its commitment to the local community. Passing on skills, preserving expertise, and advancing best practices are all integral to sustainable boating.
Our ambition is clear: to continue safeguarding the joy of sailing, while preserving everything that makes it possible. Because more responsible boating also starts with equipment that is well-designed, carefully selected, properly maintained, and built to last.