Nautical Club of Pornic

What Nautical Club of Pornic does

Club Nautique de Pornic is a non-profit sailing association founded in 1947 and headquartered on the Côte de Jade in Pornic, France, operating from the local harbor with access to the Bay of Bourgneuf. The club delivers water sports instruction and recreational activities across sailing (Optimist, ILCA, catamaran, windsurfing, J80 keelboat, J120 cruiser), sea kayaking, rowing, paddle, and yoga paddle, serving customers from age 5 through adults. It holds the 'École Française de Voile' quality label and was awarded the FFV 'Club de performance territorial' label in 2025 for its ILCA youth competition program.

The business model combines seasonal summer stages (week-long courses priced €98-€267 plus licensing/membership), annual subscription programs (€229-€858 covering catamaran, windsurfing, J80, J120, kayak, and ILCA), corporate team-building events on J80/catamaran/Kaïdoz 31, school sailing partnerships (Pornic Agglo CM1/CM2 and Collège Notre-Dame-de-Recouvrance), accessible solidarity sailing for people with disabilities, and ancillary revenue from boat rental, a retail boutique, and gift cards. Distribution runs through direct on-site operations with online booking, channel partnerships via schools and vacation centers, and an active social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn.

Customer segmentation is broad and includes children and teenagers (primary), adults (primary), families and groups, corporate clients, educational institutions, and people with disabilities. The club operates with 11-50 staff and volunteer support, has no parent company or external funding, and is not publicly traded. Pricing was held flat for 2026 as a deliberate retention lever.

Name

Nautical Club of Pornic

Legal name

Club Nautique de Pornic

Website

https://cnpornic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Club Nautique de Pornic is a non-profit sailing association in Pornic, France (founded 1947) offering water sports instruction—sailing, kayaking, rowing, windsurfing, and paddle—for children, adults, schools, corporations, and people with disabilities across seasonal stages and annual programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sailing Club Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAJAJAG

Sailing Experiences (Lessons, Regattas, Day Sails)

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Marine & Water Experiences (Boat Tours, Diving, Snorkeling, Fishing)

SECONDARYTHAJABAK

Surf, Kitesurf & Wind Sports Adventures

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Adventure & Outdoor Experiences (Hiking, Rafting, Zipline, Safaris)

SECONDARYCRAMAIAG

Sailing & Rigging Retail (Sailboats, Sails, Hardware)

Consumer Products & Retail/Sporting Goods & Outdoor Retail/Water Sports & Marine Recreation Retail

Keywords

• Sailing instruction
• Water sports education
• Sailing club membership
• Youth sailing programs
• Nautical activities

Headquarters

HQ city

Pornic

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Summer Stages (Youth Sailing Courses): Week-long sailing courses for children and teenagers during summer, Easter, and Toussaint vacations. Prices range from 98€ to 267€ plus membership fees.
2. Annual Activity Memberships: Annual subscriptions for regular activities including J80 sailing, catamaran, windsurfing, kayaking, and rowing. Annual fees ranging from 229€ to 858€ plus FFV license and club membership.
3. Corporate Events: Custom team-building and sailing events for businesses, including rally nautique, sailing sessions, and group activities.
4. Solidarity Sailing: Accessible sailing experiences for people with disabilities and their companions at 75€ per 1h30 session.
5. Early Childhood Sailing (Moussaillon/Capitaine): Multi-day sailing discovery programs for children ages 5-6, with 3-day (98€) and 5-day (163€) options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Club Nautique de Pornic is a sailing and nautical sports club offering structured water sports instruction and recreational activities for all ages. Its core offerings include seasonal summer sailing stages for children and adults, year-round programs in Optimist, ILCA, catamaran, windsurfing, and habitable keelboats (J80, J120), plus sea kayaking, rowing, yoga paddle, corporate team-building, school sailing partnerships, and accessible solidarity sailing. The club also operates a boat rental service, gift card program, and retail boutique.

Product overview

Club Nautique de Pornic is a sailing and nautical sports club offering a comprehensive portfolio of water activities and programs. The core offering consists of structured sailing education across multiple craft types (Optimist, ILCA, catamaran, windsurfing, J80 keelboat, J120 cruiser) for all ages from 5 years through adults, delivered through seasonal summer stages and year-round programs. The club's products include beginner-to-competition pathways (ILCA Competition labeled 'Club de performance territorial' by FFV), group events for corporations and vacation centers, school sailing partnerships, accessible solidarity sailing for people with disabilities, and recreational activities such as sea kayaking, rowing, yoga paddle, and heritage sailing excursions. Related services include boat rental, gift cards, a retail boutique, and a volunteer coordination portal. Events like the Rallye Nautique, Vire les Îles regatta, and WLS TROPHY – Les Bout'Entre Elles are organized throughout the year.

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Products and services

• Summer Sailing Stages (Stages d'été) Week-long sailing lessons during summer, Easter, and Toussaint school holidays for children from age 5 and adults, covering Optimist, catamaran, windsurfing, and keelboat sailing. Certified École Française de Voile.
• ILCA Competition Olympic dinghy training program for ages 14-17 led by coach Geoffrey, leading to the FFV 'Club de performance territorial' label, including Wednesday and Saturday sessions plus regattas.
• Catamaran Annual Program Year-round catamaran sailing for teens (11-17) on Saturday afternoons and adults (18+) on Saturday mornings, covering skill development and competitive sailing.
• Windsurfing Annual Program Year-round windsurfing instruction for teens (11-17) and adults (18+), teaching balance, steering, and sailing techniques using stable boards.
• Habitable Sailing (J80 & J120) Year-round keelboat sailing programs on J80 sport boats (leisure, intermediate, perfection groups) and J120 cruising sailboat 'Majic' (loisir and perfection), including 15 sessions/year and weekend cruises.
• Afterworks Adult Program 5-session Friday evening sailing courses in spring and autumn for adults, offered on ILCA dinghy or J80 keelboat, providing a short-term alternative to annual programs.
• Sea Kayaking (Kayak de mer) Year-round sea kayaking for adults 18+, featuring coastal paddling, slalom games among rocks, and tidal variations, meeting Saturday afternoons with endurance and fun focus.
• Rowing (Aviron) Rowing program affiliated with the French Rowing Federation (Fédération Française d'Aviron), offering yole boats and ergometers for leisure and competition, with volunteer-led training sessions.
• Corporate Sailing (Voile entreprise) Corporate team-building sailing events on J80, catamaran, and the Kaïdoz 31 collective sailboat, including Rallye Nautique orientation races, Glisse et Sensation sessions, Détente outings, and kayak/paddle activities available year-round.
• School Sailing (Voile scolaire) Educational sailing programs for primary school (CM1-CM2 via Pornic Agglo) and secondary school, including competitive sailing sections, optional sailing classes, sports associations, and autonomy projects at Collège Notre-Dame-de-Recouvrance.
• Family/Friends Activities Group nautical outings for families and friends during summer, offering three formula options: Détente group sail on Kaïdoz 31 (age 5+), catamaran initiation (age 7+), and kayak/paddle sports (age 10+).
• Vacation Centers (Centres de vacances) Water activity programs for vacation centers during July and August, including kayak/paddle, collective sailing on Kaïdoz 31, and speed-focused catamaran sessions for groups aged 5+.
• Solidarity Sailing (Voile solidaire) Accessible sailing for people with disabilities aged 6+ using the Kaïdoz 31 sailboat with safety features, accompanied by experienced skippers, offered mainly in May, June, and September for 1h30 sessions at €75.
• Yoga Paddle Stand-up paddle yoga sessions on Saturday mornings during summer, combining physical and mental wellness with tonification in a unique water-based yoga experience.
• Rallye Nautique Orientation race format on J80 sailboats where teams answer cultural/quiz questions while navigating the bay, combining competition with team-building, offered as both summer animation and corporate event.
• Traditional Sails (Voiles de Tradition) Heritage sailing excursions on traditional vessels, offering scenic and cultural nautical experiences during the summer season.
• Détente Outing Relaxing group boat excursions on the Kaïdoz 31 collective sailboat with a skipper, available from spring onwards, accommodating up to 10 people for 1h30 at €162 per private outing.
• Vire les Îles Regatta Weekend sailing regatta held October 3-4, 2026, with class-specific entry fees for 6.50m boats, 8.5-11.99m boats, and boats over 12m.
• WLS Trophy – Les Bout'Entre Elles All-women sailing regatta on September 19-20, 2026, at €400 per crew including breakfasts and Saturday dinner, with optional training and meal options.
• Boat Rental (Location) Equipment and boat rental services for self-guided nautical activities, including private lessons and various watercraft options.
• Gift Card (Carte cadeau) Gift card products available for purchase to give sailing and nautical activity experiences as presents.
• Shop (Boutique) Retail shop selling sailing and nautical equipment, apparel, and accessories.

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• École Française de VoilecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertification label for summer sailing stages, ensuring quality standards for youth sailing instruction.
• Pornic AgglocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partnership supporting sailing programs for primary school students (CM1/CM2) as part of a global sports project.
• Collège Notre-Dame-de-RecouvrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool partnership offering Section Voile, Option Voile, Association Sportive, and Projet Voile programs for students from 6ème to 3ème.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Société Nautique de Marseille: Major French sailing club on the Mediterranean coast with member-based structure, sailing school programs, and competitive pathways. Comparable as a large-scale French sailing club operating a similar membership-plus-instruction model.
• Gliss Evolution: French multi-activity water sports school operator offering sailing, paddle, and other nautical experiences for adults and youth. Comparable as a French sailing-school operator with a multi-craft, multi-segment portfolio aimed at leisure customers.
• Cercle de la Voile de Paris: Historic Parisian sailing club offering member-based sailing instruction and recreational sailing across multiple boat types. Directly comparable as a French FFV-affiliated membership sailing club with structured youth-to-competitive pathways.
• Centre Nautique de Carnac: Brittany-based French sailing club and school offering seasonal stages and annual sailing programs across multiple craft types. Comparable as a regional French EFV-certified sailing school with similar youth and adult programming.
• École de Voile de Saint-Malo: FFV-certified sailing school on the Brittany coast providing beginner-to-competitive instruction and seasonal youth stages. Directly comparable as another EFV-labeled regional French sailing school with a similar product structure.

Broad incumbents

• Royal Yacht Squadron: Historic UK yacht club combining member-based sailing, racing, and training with a much broader scope and global membership. Comparable in structural form (membership sailing club with instruction) but operates at a significantly larger and more prestigious scale.
• New York Yacht Club: Established private yacht club offering member-based sailing, instruction, and competitive programs with a far larger scale and premium positioning. Comparable as a membership sailing institution but at a substantially broader and more elite scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cnpornic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/club-nautique-de-pornic-cnp
• Instagraminstagram.com/clubnautiquecnp
• TikToktiktok.com/@clubnautique2pornic

Compliance2 records

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