47 Nautik

What 47 Nautik does

47 Nautik is a public local establishment (Établissement Public Local, EPL) operating commercially as RENVA (Régie Équipements Nautiques Vannes agglo), created in February 2014 by deliberation of the Vannes agglo community council and governed by the Golfe du Morbihan - Vannes Agglomération (GMVA) intercommunal authority. The entity operates six nautical bases across the Golfe du Morbihan in Brittany, France — Séné, Arradon, Baden, Sarzeau Penvins, and Sarzeau Saint Jacques — plus the traditional sailing vessel Corbeau des Mers, a 1931 langoustier classified as a French historical monument for its role in the June 18, 1940 appeal and entrusted to 47 Nautik by the Musée de la Résistance de St Marcel. The organization offers a diversified portfolio of water sports services: 78 sailing stages (sailing lessons), 31 equipment rental options, private instruction, 8 boat excursions, group activities, and corporate events, totaling 146+ priced activity options. There is no proprietary technology beyond a basic online booking platform (ouiresa.fr) and live-condition webcams at three sites.

The business model combines pay-as-you-go activity pricing (ranging from €15.30 for a stand-up paddle rental to €385 for a 3-day wing foil course) with a subscription-based "carte à points" digital loyalty card enabling online reservations and tiered discounts for larger point purchases. Customer segments span individual families and children (ages 4+ through adults, including the Moussaillons 4-6 program), corporate and business clients (groups of 5 to 100), educational institutions (school sailing programs), nautical clubs (La Mouette Sinagote, Club Nautique de Baden, Centre Nautique d'Arradon — all with board representation), and tourists/visitors to Brittany. Operations are certified under FFVoile (French Sailing Federation) standards including the Passeport Voile framework, delivered by a staff of 11-50 employees comprising certified instructors (moniteurs), site managers (responsables de site), a chargée de développement (Karine Kasongo), and a directeur (Vincent Fraval, appointed June 2020). Revenue is not publicly disclosed, consistent with the entity's public establishment status; the organization is owned by and accountable to GMVA with a board comprising elected officials from Vannes agglo municipalities and nautical club presidents.

Commercial and institutional partnerships include Région Bretagne (regional funder), FFVoile (certification/standards), Morbihan Tourisme and Office du Tourisme GMVA (promotional referral), CNAS (employee benefits channel), Decathlon and Uship (equipment supply), and ALLIANZ (insurance). The organization functions as a hybrid public-service and commercial recreational provider, semi-autonomous yet constrained by municipal mandate, with annual seasonality concentrated in the April-September operating window.

Name

47 Nautik

Legal name

47° Nautik (Régie Equipements Nautiques Vannes agglo / RENVA)

Website

https://47nautik.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

47 Nautik is a French public local establishment (EPL/RENVA) under Vannes Agglomération, operating six nautical bases across the Golfe du Morbihan and offering sailing lessons, equipment rentals, corporate events, and heritage cruises on the Corbeau des Mers under FFVoile-certified instruction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nautical Recreation & Sailing School Services

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721), Marinas (713930)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Sailing Experiences (Lessons, Regattas, Day Sails) (THAJAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Sailing Cruises (Windjammers & Tall Ships) (THAEADAB), Cabin Charters & Shared Yacht Trips (THAEADAH)

Keywords

• Sailing instruction
• Nautical equipment rental
• Water sports services
• Sailing school
• Maritime leisure activities

Headquarters

HQ city

Vannes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sailing and Water Sports Lessons: Weekly and multi-day sailing lessons (stages) for various age groups and skill levels, including optimist, catamaran, windsurfing, wing foil, and funboat courses.
2. Equipment Rental: Rental of nautical equipment including catamarans, kayaks, paddleboards, windsurf boards, optimist dinghies, and wing foil gear through a point card system.
3. Traditional Sailing Cruises: Guided sailing excursions on the traditional vessel Corbeau des Mers, including half-day, full-day trips, apéro sails, and special event sails (Voiles Rouges).
4. Private Lessons: One-on-one instruction for various water sports disciplines available at all bases.
5. Group Events and Corporate Packages: Customized team building, seminars, and group activities for businesses and associations with tailored pricing.
6. School Programs: School sailing programs (nautisme scolaire) organized for educational institutions on the territory.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

47 Nautik operates a network of nautical bases across the Golfe du Morbihan offering group and private sailing lessons, equipment rentals (dinghies, catamarans, kayaks, paddleboards, windsurf boards), traditional sailboat excursions aboard the historic Corbeau des Mers, children's sailing programs (Moussaillons, Jardin des Mers), group outings for associations and schools, and corporate events such as team-building and seminars.

Product overview

47° Nautik is a multi-site public establishment (Établissement Public Local/EPL, commercially operating as RENVA) that manages community nautical bases across the Gulf of Morbihan in Brittany, France. The organization operates as a unified platform offering a comprehensive portfolio of water sports services: sailing lessons (Stages de Voile), equipment rentals (Locations), private instruction (Cours Particuliers), traditional sailboat excursions aboard the historic Corbeau des Mers, group activities (Groupes), and corporate events (Entreprises). The network includes facilities at Séné, Arradon, Baden, Sarzeau Penvins, and Sarzeau Saint Jacques, all managed centrally through a digital booking system with a points-based card. Children's programming includes Moussaillons and Jardin des Mers programs for ages 4-6.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Corbeau des mers: Traditional sailboat - a historic langoustier sailing vessel built in 1931, famous for responding to General de Gaulle's call on June 18, 1940, classified as a historical monument.

Products and services

• Sailing Lessons (Stages de voile) Group sailing courses for beginners through advanced levels, taught at the network's nautical bases in the Golfe du Morbihan. Designed for individuals, families, and seasonal participants who want structured progression in dinghy, catamaran, or keelboat sailing.
• Equipment Rentals (Locations) Short-term rental of sailing dinghies, catamarans, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and windsurf boards at the network's bases, with options including guided or autonomous use. Targeted at tourists, holidaymakers, and local recreational users who want access to water sports without committing to a course.
• Private Lessons (Cours particuliers) Personalized one-on-one sailing instruction tailored to the participant's level and objectives, available across the network's bases. Targeted at individuals who want faster progression, personalized coaching, or specific skill development (e.g., regatta preparation, technique refinement).
• Corbeau des Mers Sailing Trips Traditional sailboat excursions aboard the historic vessel Corbeau des Mers, offering passengers an authentic heritage sailing experience in the Golfe du Morbihan. Targeted at tourists, families, and groups interested in maritime heritage and discovery cruises.
• Group Activities (Groupes) Tailored nautical outings for associations, schools, holiday centers (centres de loisirs), and other community groups, including supervised sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and combined multi-activity programs. Targeted at organizers of youth and community group activities seeking turnkey on-water programming.
• Corporate Events (Entreprises) Customized corporate programs including team-building seminars, works council (CSE) activities, end-of-year outings, and incentive events combining sailing, water sports, and on-land hospitality. Targeted at companies and employee representative bodies looking for original group experiences.
• Children's Sailing Programs (Moussaillons / Jardin des Mers / Club Moussaillon) Discovery and progression programs designed for young children (notably ages 4 and up) to introduce sailing and water sports in a safe, age-appropriate environment. Targeted at parents, holiday centers, and schools introducing children to nautical activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple webcam-equipped facilities providing real-time conditions (Séné, Arradon, Penvins)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered regional funder, core and minor.

• Région Bretagneregional funderOthersRegional government funding body providing institutional and financial support for nautical and sports activities in Brittany.
• Golfe du Morbihan - Vannes AgglomérationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMain territorial authority overseeing the community of communes; parent organization of 47°Nautik (created as EPL/RENVA). Provides facilities, equipment, and governance support.
• Fédération Française de Voile (FFVoile)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench Sailing Federation providing certification standards (Passeport Voile), training frameworks, and regulatory oversight for sailing instruction.
• Morbihan TourismeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional tourism board promoting water sports and recreational activities across the Morbihan department.
• Office du Tourisme GMVAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal tourism office for Golfe du Morbihan - Vannes Agglomération; cross-promotional partner for visitor referrals.
• CNASminorOthersNational Civil Service Mutual Benefit Organization providing employee benefits and leisure services.
• DecathlonminorOthersSports equipment retailer providing equipment supply and potentially retail partnerships for nautical gear.
• UshipminorOthersMarine equipment supplier for nautical bases and equipment maintenance.
• ALLIANZ (Le Diberder/David)minorOthersInsurance partner providing coverage for nautical activities and facilities.
• SMO (Société de Mission Locale)minorOthersLocal youth employment and integration services organization.
• De l'Oust à Brocéliande CommunautéminorOthersInter-municipal community supporting local development initiatives.
• La Mouette Sinagote (Séné)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNautical club with representation on 47°Nautik's Board of Directors; operates sailing programs at Séné location.
• Club Nautique de BadencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNautical club with representation on 47°Nautik's Board of Directors; operates sailing programs at Baden location.
• Centre Nautique d'ArradoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNautical club with representation on 47°Nautik's Board of Directors; operates sailing programs at Arradon location.
• Musée de la Résistance de St MarcelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOwner of the historic Corbeau des Mers vessel; entrusted exploitation to 47°Nautik for public sailing excursions, preserving the vessel's heritage while enabling public access.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Nautisme en Bretagne: Brittany regional federation promoting water sports and nautical tourism across the region. Functions as a regional industry association and cross-promotional partner, with direct marketing overlap for 47 Nautik's tourist customer segment.
• SNSM (Société Nationale de Sauvetage en Mer): French maritime rescue and water safety organization. Relevant contextual peer as the regulatory and safety framework governing French sailing school operations and shared instructor certification standards.
• Office de Tourisme Golfe du Morbihan Vannes Agglomération: Local tourism office for 47 Nautik's parent authority (GMVA) and a cross-promotional partner already listed in the company's channels. Functions as both a stakeholder and a marketing channel for inbound tourist referrals.

Broad incumbents

• Belambra Clubs: French vacation club operator running coastal resorts with bundled water sports including sailing lessons and equipment rentals. Comparable via family-vacation positioning and integrated water sports programming at coastal locations.
• UCPA: National multi-site outdoor sports operator offering sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and other nautical activities across French coastal and mountain destinations. Comparable through multi-site, multi-discipline outdoor sports operating model and standardized instruction.
• VVF Villages: French vacation village operator offering family-oriented resort stays with on-site water sports activities including sailing and kayaking. Comparable through family-targeted vacation packages with bundled water sports offerings.
• École Française de Voile (FFVoile Network): Federation network of certified sailing schools across France providing standardized Passeport Voile certifications and quality-assured instruction. Comparable via shared certification framework and operational overlap with 47 Nautik's sailing courses.

Direct peers

• Les Glénans: France's most prominent sailing school network, operating multiple bases along the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts with structured courses, club memberships, and multi-day cruises. Most comparable French peer given shared multi-site sailing school model and FFVoile affiliation.
• Centre Nautique de La Trinité-sur-Mer: Morbihan-based sailing school accredited by FFVoile, offering courses, rentals, and club activities for all levels. Direct regional peer serving the same Brittany coastal market with overlapping catamaran, optimist, and paddle offerings.
• École de Voile de Carnac: Regional sailing school in Carnac (Morbihan) offering catamaran, optimist, windsurf, and kayak lessons for all ages on the Brittany coast. Direct regional competitor sharing the same Golfe du Morbihan catchment and FFVoile-aligned instruction.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/47Nautik
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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