What Sailcoop does

Sailcoop is a French cooperative (SCIC SA, registered in Vannes in October 2021) that operates passenger sailing transport services on three maritime routes: short-distance shuttles to the Glénan archipelago from Concarneau/Beg Meil (using the 61-foot catamarans Isabelle, launched June 2024, and Samantha, launched February 2026, with capacity for 80 passengers), medium-distance crossings between Saint-Raphaël and Calvi in Corsica (using the 50-foot monohulls Belle Aventure and Awake, carrying 8 passengers each with 2 professional skippers), and long-distance transatlantic crossings between Saint-Nazaire and Baltimore (with Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon stopover) aboard the partner-operated Neoliner Origin rigid-sail cargo ship (12-passenger capacity). The core technology is wind-powered propulsion, with vessels achieving 85-95% CO2 avoidance versus motorised shuttles on the Glénan route, and catamarans designed by naval architects VPLP Design and built by Chantier de l'Arsenal.

The company operates a direct-to-consumer, transaction-fee revenue model with tiered unit pricing by route (€15-€59 for Glénan, €265-€550 for Corsica, €2,880-€3,680 for transatlantic), complemented by privatization and event revenue (up to 80 guests per charter for corporate seminars, weddings, and team-building) and a multi-year cooperative share subscription program (minimum €50 investment with 18-25% IR-PME tax deduction). Distribution is exclusively direct via self-serve online booking and a B2B direct sales channel for corporate accounts, with no third-party resellers. The cooperative has grown to 3,200+ members, employs 1-10 people, and has cumulatively raised over €850,000 across two equity crowdfunding campaigns to fund commercial team expansion, the Corsica FAVORITE ferry construction (targeted 2027 launch), and transatlantic vessel studies.

Customer segments span leisure travelers and eco-tourists (primary), corporate and group event clients, sailing trainees and students, and adventure travelers seeking low-carbon transatlantic experiences. The company is supported by institutional partnerships with the Brittany Region, Banque Populaire Grand Ouest, Crédit Coopératif, NEOLINE, Windcoop (for a future Marseille-Madagascar route via the Mariaka vessel), and Bretagne Vivante (for naturalist-led biodiversity cruises). As of early 2026, the company is transporting roughly 1,500 passengers annually to Corsica with a stated target of 5,000 once the FAVORITE ferry enters service, while the Glénan and transatlantic services are capacity-constrained and seasonal.

Name

Sailcoop

Legal name

Sailcoop

Website

https://sailcoop.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sailcoop is a French cooperative operating passenger sailing transport on three maritime routes (Glénan shuttle, Corsica crossing, and transatlantic), serving eco-conscious leisure travelers, corporate event clients, and adventure tourists with wind-powered catamarans and monohulls.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Passenger maritime transport (sailing ferry)

NAICS

Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation (483114), Deep Sea Passenger Transportation (483112), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721), Water Transportation (483)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Leisure Passenger Shipping Charters (Ferry/Excursion Vessels) (THAEAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Catamaran & Sailing Cat Cruise Operators (THAEADAD), Day & Short-Horizon Private Cruises (Half-Day/Day/Overnight) (THAEAEAF)

Keywords

• Passenger sailing transport
• Sail-powered passenger ferry
• Cooperative transport services
• Low-carbon maritime transport
• Passenger catamaran charter

Headquarters

HQ city

Vanves

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Passenger Ticket Sales: Direct ticket sales for sailing crossings on three routes: Corsica (Saint-Raphaël to Calvi), Glénan Islands (Concarneau/Beg Meil), and Transatlantic (Saint-Nazaire to Baltimore via Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon). Revenue generated per passenger based on route distance, season, and cabin type.
2. Privatization and Events: Full boat privatization for private events (weddings, birthdays, corporate seminars, EVG). Up to 80 guests accommodated. Additional services include catering, photography, and climate workshops.
3. Member Share Subscriptions: Crowdfunding campaign for cooperative membership (parts sociales). Minimum €50 investment with 18-25% tax reduction eligibility. Members become shareholders with voting rights at General Assemblies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sailcoop operates wind-powered passenger transport services on three maritime routes in and from France: a short-distance shuttle to the Les Glénan archipelago (Concarneau/Beg Meil), a medium-distance overnight crossing between Saint-Raphaël and Calvi (Corsica), and a long-distance transatlantic crossing between Saint-Nazaire and Baltimore (via Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon) aboard the Neoliner Origin. The company also sells vessel privatizations for corporate events, weddings and seminars (up to 80 guests), themed biodiversity cruises, and a cooperative share subscription program for member-shareholders.

Product overview

Sailcoop is a cooperative company operating sailing passenger transport services across three main routes: short-distance shuttle services to Les Glénan archipelago (using Samantha and Isabelle catamarans, 80 passengers), medium-distance Corsica crossings (Saint-Raphaël to Calvi using Belle Aventure and Awake monohulls, 8 passengers), and long-distance transatlantic crossings (Saint-Nazaire to Baltimore aboard Neoliner Origin cargo sailing ship, 12 passengers). The company also offers privatization services, themed cruises with biodiversity commentary, and a cooperative membership/share subscription program. All services emphasize low-carbon transport using wind as primary propulsion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Les Glénan sailing shuttle
• Corsica sailing crossing
• Transatlantic sailing crossing
• Vessel privatization for private and corporate events Full-boat charter service for corporate seminars, weddings, birthdays, EVG events and team building. Les Glénan Samantha catamaran accommodates up to 80 guests; Corsica route yachts available for smaller private events. Optional add-ons include catering, photography, and environmental / climate-themed workshops.
• Themed biodiversity cruise with Bretagne Vivante Themed sailing cruise to the Les Glénan archipelago accompanied by a naturalist guide from the Bretagne Vivante environmental association, running every Thursday in July and August, focused on the archipelago's exceptional biodiversity.
• Glénan trainee crossing Sailing shuttle service tailored for sailing school trainees attending one-week or two-week courses (catamaran, dinghy, windsurfing) on the Glénan archipelago. Discounted fares apply.
• Cooperative share subscription (parts sociales) Cooperative membership program allowing individuals to subscribe to social shares (parts sociales) of Sailcoop SCIC SA from a minimum of €50, with a 5-year minimum commitment, eligibility for 18-25% tax reduction under the IR-PME scheme, and voting rights at General Assemblies. The 2026 campaign (4 May – 11 June) raised €428,150 from 619 contributors, exceeding the €400,000 objective.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85-95% CO2 emissions avoided compared to motorised shuttles
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WindcoopcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2025Partnership between Windcoop (based in Lorient) and Sailcoop (based in Vannes) to manage passenger services on Windcoop's future sail-powered container ship Mariaka. The vessel is under construction at Turkish shipyard RMK Marine and will connect Marseille and Madagascar approximately one year after announcement.
• NEOLINEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEOLINE operates the Neoliner Origin, an ultra-innovative Ro-Ro rigid-sail cargo ship. Sailcoop offers passenger transport on these transatlantic crossings, providing authentic maritime experiences for travelers.
• VPLP DesigncoreTechnology or IntegrationFrench naval architecture firm based in Vannes, Paris and Nantes. World-renowned naval architects who design racing, cruising and work boats. Partnered for design of Samantha catamaran and future vessels.
• Chantier de l'ArsenalcoreTechnology or IntegrationShipbuilder based in La Rochelle specializing in innovative custom catamarans. Uses hybrid-powered technology and responsible innovation approach. Built Samantha and Isabelle catamarans for Sailcoop.
• Bretagne VivanteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental association providing naturalist guides for themed biodiversity cruises to the Glénan archipelago. Cruises take place every Thursday in July and August with commentary on exceptional biodiversity.
• Brittany RegioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government authority (represented by Daniel Cueff, Vice-Chairman) that strongly supported the regular sailing service to Glénan islands and worked to ensure the line opens.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• NEOLINE: Operator of the Neoliner Origin rigid-sail cargo ship on which Sailcoop sells passenger tickets for transatlantic crossings. Directly comparable as a French sail-powered maritime operator with passenger-facing service on a cargo sailing platform.
• Windcoop: French cooperative developing sail-powered container shipping (Mariaka vessel). Strategic partner with Sailcoop for passenger services. Closely comparable business model (cooperative + sail cargo + passenger add-on) and shared French maritime innovation ecosystem.
• Star Clippers: Operator of tall-ship sailing cruise vessels offering wind-powered passenger voyages worldwide. Directly comparable sail-propelled passenger cruise experience, though at mainstream luxury price points and Caribbean/Mediterranean itineraries versus Sailcoop's transport-led model.
• Sea Cloud Cruises: Operator of luxury tall-ship sailing cruises in the Caribbean and Mediterranean. Closely comparable as a sail-propelled passenger cruise specialist, though at the ultra-luxury end versus Sailcoop's accessible cooperative pricing.

Broad incumbents

• Compagnie du Ponant: French-owned luxury cruise line operating small-scale sailing and expedition vessels. Comparable as a French-flag operator of small-ship sail/expedition passenger cruises, though at a much higher luxury tier and broader global footprint than Sailcoop.
• Brittany Ferries: French/British ferry operator serving routes from Brittany and Normandy to UK/Ireland/Spain. Comparable as a major ferry competitor in Sailcoop's home Brittany region, though operating conventional motor vessels rather than sail propulsion.
• Hurtigruten / HX: Norwegian coastal and expedition cruise operator offering small-ship voyages with sustainability positioning. Comparable as an established small-ship passenger operator with strong eco-branding, though using hybrid propulsion rather than pure sail.
• Havila Voyages: Norwegian coastal voyage operator using hybrid LNG/battery ships on Bergen–Kirkenes route. Comparable as a sustainability-led passenger shipping alternative to conventional ferries in a northern European market.

Regional players

• Corsica Ferries: Dominant ferry operator on the Saint-Raphaël–Calvi route that Sailcoop serves. Comparable as a Mediterranean passenger ferry competitor on the same corridor, providing a benchmark for conventional pricing and capacity that Sailcoop's sailing service must differentiate against.

Others

• TransEuropeMarines: French maritime industry association and stakeholder network relevant to Sailcoop's regulatory environment and partnership ecosystem, though not a direct operator. Useful contextual comparable for the French sail-shipping advocacy landscape.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/sailcoop.fr

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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