Club de Remo Teutonia

What Club de Remo Teutonia does

Club de Remo Teutonia (also known as Ruderverein Teutonia or RVT) is a private members' rowing and multi-sport club founded on May 14, 1890, in Buenos Aires by German rowing enthusiasts who broke away from the Buenos Aires Rowing Club. After a WWII-era confiscation and return to members in 1947, the club relocated in 1978 to its current 9-hectare waterfront property in Villa La Ñata, Tigre, Buenos Aires, on the Río Luján, where it now operates a 100+ vessel yacht marina, a boat storage hangar, competitive rowing facilities, tennis and football fields, a swimming pool, an event hall, and barbecue areas. The club is governed by a member-elected Comisión Directiva, with no parent company or external institutional investor identified.

The core product portfolio centers on four rowing programs—Remo Escolar (school), Remo Oficial (competitive, including Olympic and Pan-American pathways), Remo Promocional (promotional regattas), and Remo de Travesía (touring, including multi-hundred-kilometer expeditions)—supplemented by complementary services such as the Dársena de Yates marina with 100+ moorings, Galpón de Botes boat storage, tennis, football (Cancha LaWimbledon), golf access at CASI San Isidro Labrador, swimming lessons, and a summer colony program for children aged 4+. Athletes trained at the club include Olympic rowers (Holdö, Pfaab, Lienhard, Aguirregomezcorta, Marín, Palermo, Kraljev, Naneder, Morales, Suárez, Best) and Pan-American medalists, with the club winning 10 Argentine championships in 2019 to become the country's most successful.

The business model is subscription- and membership-based, with revenue driven primarily by recurring cuotas sociales (paid via ICBC bank transfer), marina berth fees, boat storage fees, and event-related transaction fees (e.g., 300 pesos advance / 350 pesos day-of for the anniversary cover charge). Go-to-market is direct: prospective members submit an application that is vetted and approved by the board. The club operates Wednesday through Sunday, 8:00 to 20:00, and partners with the Municipality of Tigre for regulatory support, AARA for national-team representation, Prefectura Naval Argentina for maritime compliance, the German-Argentine cultural network for member referrals, and the adjacent Delta Marina for expanded nautical capacity. There is no app, no API surface, no disclosed revenue, and no active product expansion beyond the existing physical and digital channels.

Name

Club de Remo Teutonia

Legal name

Club de Remo Teutonia

Website

https://rvteutonia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Club de Remo Teutonia is a 135-year-old private members' rowing and multi-sport club in Tigre, Argentina, offering competitive rowing, yacht marina, and family recreation across a 9-hectare waterfront property.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports and Recreation Club (Rowing and Nautical)

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Marinas (713930)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Sailing & Water Sports Teams/Clubs (Sailing, Rowing, Surfing) (MPAKABAH)

Keywords

• Rowing club services
• Nautical marina facilities
• Competitive rowing programs
• Youth sports training
• Family recreational club

Headquarters

HQ city

Tigre

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues (Cuotas Sociales): Monthly/annual membership fees paid by associates (socios) for access to club facilities including rowing, nautical activities, sports fields, and social areas.
2. Marina Berth Fees: Fees for boat mooring (amarras) in the yacht marina, with approximately 100+ boat capacity and 20 new berths available on north margin plus floating marina berths on south margin.
3. Event Fees: Fees charged for special events such as the 125th anniversary celebration (300-350 pesos per cover), summer club programs, and regatta entries.
4. Boat Storage (Galpón de Botes): Fees for storing boats in the boat hangar, with annual census and regularization requirements for undeclared vessels.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Club de Remo Teutonia operates as a private, membership-based sports and recreational club delivering rowing programs (Escuela de Remo, Remo Oficial, Remo Promocional, Remo de Travesía) alongside nautical services (Dársena de Yates with 100+ berths, Galpón de Botes), tennis, football (Cancha LaWimbledon), swimming, golf access, an events hall (Salón de Fiestas), barbecue areas, and a children's summer colony (Club de Verano) at its 9-hectare waterfront site in Villa La Ñata, Tigre. Members access all facilities via paid recurring membership dues, with additional marina berth and boat storage fees for nautical members.

Product overview

Club de Remo Teutonia (also known as Ruderverein Teutonia or RVT) is a rowing and nautical club founded in 1890, offering a comprehensive family-oriented sports and recreation portfolio. The core offering centers on rowing programs including a rowing school (Escuela de Remo), competitive rowing (Remo Oficial), promotional rowing, and touring expeditions (Remo de Travesía). The club has expanded beyond its founding sport to include nautical facilities (Dársena de Yates with 100+ boat capacity, Galpón de Botes), tennis, football (Cancha LaWimbledon), swimming, and golf access. Additional amenities include a ballroom (Salón de Fiestas), barbecue areas (Parrillas/Asadores), and a summer colony program for children. The club is located in Villa La Ñata, Tigre, Buenos Aires, on a 9-hectare property and serves as one of the most successful rowing clubs in Argentina with Olympic-level athletes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rowing School (Escuela de Remo) Rowing school at Club de Remo Teutonia offering training for children and youth, focused on both competitive development and recreational skill-building for life. Open to club members including those in the Escuela de Remo stream whose membership dues are tracked alongside general members.
• Competitive Rowing (Remo Oficial) Competitive rowing program with participation in Argentine national championships, Pan American Games, and Olympic-level competitions. Athletes are selected through AARA to represent Argentina at international events.
• Promotional Rowing (Remo Promocional) Promotional rowing events and competitions organized by the club for athletes of various skill levels, including the Regata Promocional 2013 which gathered approximately 300 athletes at the National Rowing Track in Tigre.
• Touring and Special Rowing (Remo de Travesía y Especial) Touring and special rowing expeditions including long-distance trips such as the 400+ km journey to Uruguay. Open to rowers seeking adventure and endurance challenges beyond the sprint regatta format.
• Yacht Marina (Dársena de Yates) Yacht dock facility with capacity for over 100 boats including moorings on the north margin (adjacent to the new breakwater, with 20 new berths) and floating marina berths on the south margin. Approximately 50 berths are planned for reorganization with the new embankment adjacent to Delta Marina.
• Boat Storage (Galpón de Botes) Boat storage facility (Galpón de Botes) for member-owned vessels, subject to annual census and regularization requirements for undeclared vessels.
• Swimming Program (Escuela de Natación) Swimming instruction and aquatic activities available to members, including the Club de Verano summer program for children aged 4 and up with medical service included.
• Tennis (Tenis) Tennis courts and programs available to club members as part of the multi-sport recreational offering.
• Football (Cancha LaWimbledon) Football field with perimeter fencing for recreational play (the LaWimbledon pitch), located between the barbecue area and tennis courts on the club's elevated grounds.
• Golf Access Golf access provided via the CASI San Isidro Labrador course in the neighboring development, available to club members.
• Events Hall (Salón de Fiestas) Event hall within the Social Building (inaugurated 1995) used for celebrations, workshops, and club activities, with capacity for buffet service. During the COVID-19 pandemic it was used for buffet service instead of the bar.
• Barbecue Area (Parrillas / Asadores) Barbecue area with three grills and one chulengo, seating capacity for approximately 40 guests distributed in groups of up to 10, located beside the football field on the elevated grounds. Sign-up managed at the club entrance by Sr. Luis Lodola.
• Summer Colony (Club de Verano) Summer program for children from age 4 including swimming, rowing, outdoor activities, optional transport from Capital Federal, and medical service. Operates during the January/February period.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3 Gold medals at Panamerican Games Lima 2019 (Francisco Esteras)
• +2 more outcomes

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

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and moderate.

• Club Remeros EscandinavosminorOthersScandinavian Rowers Club sent a thank you letter to Club de Remo Teutonia. The acknowledgment was published on the club website, suggesting a collaborative relationship between the two rowing clubs.
• AARA (Asociación Argentina de Remeros Aficionados)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Argentine Association of Amateur Rowers serves as the national governing body. Club rowers are selected to represent Argentina in international competitions including ODESUR Games, Panamerican Games, and Olympic Games. The club's athletes like Gabriela Best, Ariel Suárez, Francisco Esteras were designated for national teams through AARA.
• Municipality of TigrecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Municipality of Tigre provides support to rowing clubs including ordinance approval exempting clubs from ABL tax and other fiscal charges. The municipality reaffirmed commitment to assist rowing clubs with permit facilitation and infrastructure support. Representatives attend club events like the 125th anniversary celebration.
• Prefectura Naval ArgentinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArgentine Naval Prefecture provides regulatory oversight for nautical activities and maritime safety. High-ranking officials attend club anniversary celebrations. The club must comply with navigation regulations and habilitation requirements set by Prefectura Naval.
• Buenos Aires Rowing ClubmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorical origin of the club as a spin-off from Buenos Aires Rowing Club in 1890. Currently maintains friendly relations with other Tigre rowing clubs including Tigre Boat Club, Club de Regatas La Marina, Club Suizo de Buenos Aires, Rowing Club Argentino, L'Aviron Club de Regatas, Club Náutico Hacoaj, and Nahuel Rowing Club.
• Delta MarinaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdjacent marina development project with ongoing construction of new embankment (albardón) that will allow reorganization of approximately 50 berths in the club's yacht marina with improved access and services.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rowing Club Argentino: Argentine rowing club within the Tigre competitive ecosystem; shares AARA affiliation and regatta participation with Teutonia's competitive teams.
• Club Náutico Zárate: Argentine rowing club that competes directly against Teutonia in national championships; finished behind Teutonia in the 2019 Argentine rowing championship standings.
• Nahuel Rowing Club: Argentine rowing club in the Tigre area; competes against Teutonia at the National Rowing Track and is part of the regional rowing community referenced by Teutonia.
• L'Aviron Club de Regatas: French-heritage rowing club in the Tigre region referenced among Teutonia's friendly club relations; competes in similar national regatta circuits.
• Tigre Boat Club: Tigre rowing and nautical club with overlapping regional identity, member base, and competitive participation in regattas at the National Rowing Track in Tigre.
• Club San Fernando: Argentine rowing competitor also ranked behind Teutonia in the 2019 national championships; operates similar rowing and multi-sport club structure in the Buenos Aires region.
• Club Náutico Hacoaj: Jewish-community multi-sport club with rowing program; part of the Tigre area rowing ecosystem and competes alongside Teutonia in AARA-sanctioned events.
• Club de Regatas La Marina: Tigre-based rowing club that competes alongside Teutonia in national regattas and is part of the same Tigre rowing club community referenced in Teutonia's historical relationships.
• Buenos Aires Rowing Club: Historic Buenos Aires rowing club from which Club de Remo Teutonia split in 1890. Operates the same rowing competition model, shares athlete pipelines, and is the founding institution of Teutonia.
• Club Suizo de Buenos Aires: Buenos Aires rowing club with shared European immigrant heritage similar to Teutonia's German origins; part of the same Tigre rowing club referral network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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