Nautisports

What Nautisports does

Nautisports, operated under the legal entity TANGO SPORTS SAS, is a French direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer specializing in nautical equipment, marine clothing, and boat accessories. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Lyon, the company runs a single online storefront (nautisports.com) that aggregates more than 200 brands across technical sailing apparel (jackets, salopettes, oilskins, drysuits, wetsuits), safety equipment (life jackets, harnesses, distress beacons), marine electronics (GPS, VHF, radar, fishfinders), boat hardware and rigging, maintenance products (antifouling, paints, varnishes), and water sports gear (SUP, wakeboard, towables). The platform supports six European languages and multi-currency checkout with flexible payment options including 4x interest-free installments via PayPal.

The technology stack is a standard Magento-based e-commerce platform (evidenced by the /static/frontend/Solwin/freego/ path) extended for multi-language localization, multi-carrier delivery integration (Colissimo, Chronopost, DPD, Mondial Relay), and a content marketing layer built around structured buying guides, comparison tools, and a dedicated YouTube channel. Pricing is unit-based across a €39 to €1,600 range, with year-round promotional activity (French Days, Black Friday, Summer Sales) offering discounts of 15% to 60%, a €100 free-shipping threshold, and a 100-day return policy. Customer service is delivered by phone and email rather than automated channels.

The business model is straightforward multi-brand resale: Nautisports purchases inventory from third-party brands (Helly Hansen, Musto, Gill Marine, Guy Cotten, Plastimo, Osculati, Zhik, Spinlock, Jobe, Ortlieb, Wichard, among others) and resells it to end consumers and a smaller public-sector procurement channel across Europe. The company reports a 4.6/5 customer rating and a cumulative milestone of more than 500,000 orders shipped. Headcount is reported at 1-10 employees, indicating a lean operation that has scaled GMV primarily through digital channels and supplier breadth rather than workforce expansion. Revenue, funding history, and ownership details beyond the SAS structure are not disclosed.

Name

Nautisports

Legal name

TANGO SPORTS SAS

Website

https://nautisports.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nautisports is a French direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer (Lyon, founded 2008) specializing in nautical clothing, safety equipment, and boat accessories, aggregating 200+ brands for individual boaters, sailors, and water sports enthusiasts across six European languages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nautical Equipment Retail

NAICS

Sporting Goods Retailers (45911)

SIC

Wholesale-Misc Durable Goods (5090)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Apparel & Footwear Retail (Wetsuits, Rash Guards, Deck Shoes) (CRAMAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Parts, Accessories & Maintenance Supplies Retail (CRAMAIAB), Diving & Snorkeling Retail (Scuba Gear) (CRAMAIAF), Water Sports Equipment Retail (Wake, Ski, Tow, Tubes) (CRAMAIAC), Docking, Anchoring & Mooring Equipment Retail (CRAMAIAI), Water Sports & Marine Recreation Gear Distribution (CRAOAJAD)

Keywords

• Nautical equipment retail
• Marine clothing
• Boat accessories
• Sailing gear
• Watersports equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct e-commerce sales of nautical equipment, marine clothing, boat accessories, and water sports gear through the Nautisports.com online store. Revenue is generated through one-time product transactions with various payment options including 4x interest-free via PayPal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nautisports is a French online retailer specializing in nautical gear and apparel, selling technical marine clothing (waterproof jackets, salopettes, oilskin jackets, wetsuits, drysuits), safety equipment (life jackets, dry bags), boat hardware and rigging, marine electronics, maintenance products, and watersports gear from over 200 brands. The platform serves individual boaters, professional mariners, and public sector buyers across Europe with multi-language support, expert buying guides, and direct-to-consumer e-commerce.

Product overview

Nautisports is a French online e-commerce platform specializing in marine equipment and nautical clothing. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of maritime products including technical clothing (waterproof jackets, salopettes, oilskin jackets, spray tops, wetsuits, drysuits), boat safety equipment (life jackets, rafts, distress beacons), waterproof luggage and bags, marine electronics (GPS, VHF, radar), boat hardware and rigging, maintenance products (paints, antifouling), and water sports equipment (SUP, wakeboard). The product range is organized around two core categories: technical clothing for various sailing conditions (coastal, semi-offshore, offshore, racing) and boat equipment/accessories. Nautisports operates as a multi-brand retailer featuring major nautical brands including Helly Hansen, Musto, Gill Marine, Guy Cotten, Plastimo, Zhik, and Osculati.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vestes de quart (technical sailing jackets) Technical waterproof and breathable jackets for sailors, designed for offshore and coastal navigation protection against wind and water. Product line targeted at men, women, and sailing programs ranging from coastal to offshore.
• Salopettes de quart (waterproof sailing bibs) Waterproof sailing bibs / overalls providing wind and water protection for the lower body during maritime activities. Designed to be worn with quarter jackets for full-body protection.
• Vareuses (spray tops) Alternative to quarter jackets, these waterproof spray tops offer flexibility and protection for recreational sailing, dinghy sailing, and fishing.
• Cirés marins (oilskin / PVC jackets) Traditional PVC-coated waterproof jackets offering superior rain protection and extended durability for maritime use, including professional fishing and coastal sailing.
• Combinaisons néoprènes (wetsuits) Wetsuits for water sports providing thermal protection, buoyancy, and freedom of movement for diving, surfing, dinghy sailing, and paddle sports.
• Combinaisons sèches (drysuits) Waterproof drysuits designed for extreme maritime conditions providing full waterproof protection for offshore sailing and cold-water activities.
• Gilets de sauvetage (life jackets) Life jackets and personal flotation devices for maritime safety, including automatic, inflatable, and foam models from brands such as Spinlock and Jobe.
• Sacs étanches (waterproof dry bags) Waterproof dry bags and backpacks for keeping belongings dry during water activities, available in various sizes from 1L to 150L, including Ortlieb brand offerings.
• Electronique marine (marine electronics) Marine electronics including GPS, AIS, fishfinders, VHF radios, radar, and autopilot systems for boats.
• Accastillage (boat hardware and rigging) Boat hardware including shackles, carabiners, blocks, cleats, rigging accessories, and deck hardware from brands like Osculati and Wichard.
• Cordage marin (marine ropes) Marine ropes and rigging including mooring lines, halyards, and sheets in materials like Dyneema, nylon, and polyester.
• Peintures et antifouling (boat paints and antifouling) Boat paints, antifouling coatings, varnishes, and maintenance products for hull care and winterization.
• Stand Up Paddle (SUP) equipment Paddle boards and accessories including inflatable SUPs, paddles, leashes, pumps, and carts for paddle sports enthusiasts.
• Chaussures bateau (boat shoes and boots) Boat shoes including deck shoes, boat boots, waterproof boots, and neoprene boots for sailing and watersports activities.
• Wakeboard et sports tractés (towed water sports) Towed water sports equipment including towable tubes, wakeboards, water skis, and tow ropes from brands such as Jobe.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Helly HansencoreOthersFlagship featured brand specializing in performance sailing jackets and technical marine clothing. Featured prominently on the homepage and dedicated brand page with premium product showcase.
• MustocoreOthersKey brand partner offering premium technical sailing clothing including offshore jackets, salopettes, and Gore-Tex Pro products. Regularly featured with dedicated brand pages.
• Guy CottencoreOthersFrench heritage brand specializing in oilskin jackets (cirés) and traditional maritime clothing. Featured as a flagship brand for traditional marine fashion and professional fishing gear.
• Gill MarinemajorOthersPremium brand offering technical offshore jackets and sailing clothing. Featured with dedicated brand page and full product catalog on Nautisports.
• PlastimomajorOthersFeatured brand offering boat equipment, rigging, and safety products. Comprehensive product range including life jackets and electronic equipment.
• OsculatimajorOthersItalian brand partner specializing in marine hardware, rigging equipment, and boat accessories. Featured as a flagship brand in the accastillage category.
• ZhikminorOthersPerformance sailing brand offering technical clothing and gear for competitive sailors. Featured as a premium brand for high-performance sailing equipment.
• SpinlockminorOthersSafety equipment specialist offering life jackets, harnesses, and personal flotation devices. Featured in the safety equipment category.
• JobeminorOthersWatersports brand specializing in towable water sports equipment, life jackets, and paddle gear. Featured for summer watersports and leisure activities.
• OrtliebminorOthersGerman specialist in waterproof bags and dry bags for outdoor and nautical use. Featured in the bagagerie (luggage) category.
• WichardminorOthersMarine hardware specialist offering stainless steel fittings, blocks, and rigging hardware. Featured in the accastillage (rigging) category.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCRm9SyhZLxxWnKabZwcVTAA
• Facebookfacebook.com/Nautisports
• Instagraminstagram.com/nautisports
• Xx.com/nautisports
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nautisports-com

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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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