Club Nàutic Garraf

What Club Nàutic Garraf does

Club Nàutic Garraf is a private non-profit nautical club founded on 11 March 1965 in Garraf (Sitges), Barcelona, Spain, governed by an elected Board of Directors under President Josep Maria Roca. The club operates the Port of Garraf under a concession contract with Ports de la Generalitat that is valid until 2045, providing it with exclusive rights to manage the marina infrastructure. This includes mooring berths for vessels from 6 to 20 metres LOA with water and electricity included, a 1,500 m² varadero (dry storage) equipped with a 45-tonne travelift crane, a 24-hour self-service fuel station, and MARPOL-certified waste collection. Staffing is approximately 14 employees spanning member services, administration, operations, and yard management.

The revenue model is diversified across recurring subscription streams and transactional fees. Recurring revenue comes from annual/seasonal berth rentals and family membership dues covering the titular member, partner, and children up to 18 years of age, with access to pool, gym, paddle courts, and a 10% restaurant discount. Transaction-based revenue includes haul-out, cranage, and dry storage fees (40% member discount), independent restaurant operations under the El Nàutic de Garraf sub-brand, the fuel station, and sailing school courses. The sailing school, founded in 1990, is one of the most awarded in the Catalan Sailing Federation and has produced Olympic medalists, world, European, and national champions. The club also offers kayaking, diving, fishing-kayak, paddle tennis, social regattas (Trofeo Ventolina, Trofeo Interclubs), and offshore races (Mare Nostrum, La Petrolera).

The club operates from a unique natural setting within the Parc del Garraf, approximately 30 minutes from central Barcelona, which differentiates it from urban nautical facilities. It holds multiple sustainability certifications including Blue Flag, EMAS, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, EUROPARC Charter, and CETS for sustainable tourism. Since 2020, the club has been undergoing a comprehensive renovation of both port and recreational facilities. The club is a member of ACPET (Catalan sports port concessionaires association) and works closely with the Federació Catalana de Vela and the Reial Federació Espanyola de Vela. The club states that very few berths remain available, suggesting it is operating at or near capacity on its core mooring product.

Name

Club Nàutic Garraf

Legal name

Club Nàutic Garraf

Website

https://clubnauticgarraf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Club Nàutic Garraf is a private non-profit nautical club founded in 1965 that operates the Port of Garraf under a concession valid until 2045, serving Barcelona-area boaters and families with mooring, dry storage, sailing school, and recreational facilities within the Parc del Garraf.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marina and Yacht Club Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930), Marinas (71393), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Marina berthing services
• Sailing school programs
• Boat yard maintenance
• Members nautical club
• Recreational water sports

Headquarters

HQ city

Garraf (Sitges)

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Mooring and Berthing Rental: Annual and seasonal rental of mooring berths ranging from 6 to 20 metres LOA. Water and electricity supply included in tariff. Very limited berths available.
2. Member Dues: Family membership dues covering the primary member, partner, and children or grandchildren up to 18 years of age. Includes access to pool, gym, paddle courts, and restaurant discount.
3. Marina/Dry Storage Services: Varadero (dry storage) surface of 1,500 m² with 45-tonne travelift crane for boat maintenance. Revenue from haul-out, cranage, and dry storage fees. 40% member discount applies.
4. Restaurant: On-site restaurant 'El Nàutic de Garraf' operated independently, offering rice dishes and dining with harbour views. 10% member discount offered.
5. Fuel Station: 24-hour self-service petrol station for boats at the harbour.
6. Sailing School and Water Sport Activities: Revenue from sailing school courses and activities including kayaking, diving, and fishing-kayak. School founded in 1990.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Club Nàutic Garraf is a private non-profit nautical club that operates the Port of Garraf under a public concession valid until 2045. Its core offerings are mooring berth rentals for vessels 6–20 m LOA (with water, electricity and WiFi included), a 1,500 m² boat yard (Varadero) with a 45-tonne travelift for haul-out and dry storage, a 24-hour self-service fuel station, MARPOL waste collection, and an award-winning sailing school founded in 1990. These are complemented by family recreational facilities (pool, gym, paddle courts, private beach), sea sports (kayaking, diving, fishing-kayak), social and offshore regattas, and the on-site restaurant 'El Nàutic de Garraf' operated independently.

Product overview

Club Nàutic Garraf is a private non-profit nautical club founded in 1965 that operates the Port of Garraf under a concession agreement with Ports de la Generalitat until 2045. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio centered on maritime services: mooring/berthing facilities for vessels up to 20 meters with a full-service boat yard (45-ton travelift), a renowned sailing school established in 1990 that has produced Olympic medalists, competitive sailing programs including social and offshore regattas, and recreational facilities such as a restaurant (El Nàutic de Garraf), swimming pool, paddle tennis courts, gymnasium, and kayak/scuba diving activities. The club operates as a membership organization with exclusive facilities for members including private beach access, barbecue areas, and social spaces.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Brands

• El Nàutic de Garraf: The club's restaurant offering rice dishes with views of the port and sea, located within the club facilities.

Products and services

• Mooring Services (Amarres) Annual/seasonal berth rental for vessels from 6 to 20 metres LOA along the dock and piers, with water, electricity and WiFi included in the tariff; member discount of approximately 40%. Very limited berth availability.
• Varadero (Boat Yard) 1,500 m² boat yard with a 45-tonne travelift crane for haul-out and dry storage, supporting member and visitor maintenance work with their own ACPET-registered contractors. Member discount of 40%.
• Escuela de Vela Garraf (Sailing School) Sailing school founded in 1990, one of the most awarded in the Federació Catalana de Vela, producing Olympic medallists and world, European and Spanish champions. Weekly sessions engage more than 50 families in sailing with their children.
• Self-Service Fuel Station 24-hour self-service boat fuel station at the harbour, available to members and visiting boats.
• Waste Collection and MARPOL Certification MARPOL-certified collection of black and grey waters and general waste from vessels using the port, with issuance of MARPOL certificates.
• El Nàutic de Garraf Restaurant Restaurant operated independently on the club premises, specialising in rice dishes and offering dining with views over the port and sea; members receive a 10% discount and 2 hours of free parking are available.
• Family Club Membership Annual family membership that includes the titular member, partner, and children or grandchildren up to 18 years of age, with access to pool, gym, paddle courts, barbecue area, 10 annual guest invitations, and 40% discount on berth rental and dry storage services.
• Kayak de Mar (Sea Kayaking) Sea kayaking activities and excursions operated at the club and promoted via its Instagram channel @caiac_clubnauticgarraf.
• Submarinismo (Scuba Diving) Scuba diving immersions organised at the club in collaboration with beach sports operator LaSSDive (Centro de Deportes LaSSDive Garraf).
• Social Regattas (Trofeo Ventolina & Trofeo Interclubs) Social sailing regattas organised jointly with Club Nàutic Vilanova, including the Trofeo Ventolina and Trofeo Interclubs.
• Offshore Regattas (Mare Nostrum & La Petrolera) Offshore sailing races organised by the club, including Mare Nostrum, La Petrolera, and the J70 Spanish Championship under the Reial Federació Espanyola de Vela.
• Paddle Tennis Courts Two paddle tennis courts available for members and tournaments, forming part of the club's recreational facilities.
• Swimming Pool & Solarium Outdoor pool with solarium and direct private access to Cala Bou beach, available to members.
• Gymnasium & Fitness Center Members' gym with free directed classes including Zumba, Meditation, Pilates and Yoga, plus a physiotherapy room.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ACPET (Associació de Concessionaris de Ports Esportius)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACPET is the association of concessionaire operators of Catalan sports ports. Club Nàutic Garraf is a member and participates in joint initiatives such as the annual Marina Day event. The association provides a coordination platform for port operators and facilitates regulatory alignment and shared marketing activities.
• Federació Catalana de Vela (FCV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Catalan Sailing Federation governs and recognises sailing activities at the club. The club's sailing school operates under FCV auspices and its regattas (Trofeo Ventolina, Trofeo Interclubs) are organised jointly with the FCV-affiliated CN Vilanova.
• Reial Federació Espanyola de Vela (RFEV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Royal Spanish Sailing Federation provides the overarching regulatory and competitive framework for the club's sailing school and regatta programme, including hosting the J70 Spanish Championship at the club.
• Som Turisme SostenibleminorOthersCatalan sustainable tourism brand supported by the Agència Catalana de Turisme. Club Nàutic Garraf holds this certification as part of its sustainable tourism commitment.
• CN VilanovaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClub Nàutic Vilanova (CN Vilanova) co-organises the Trofeo Ventolina and Trofeo Interclubs social sailing regattas together with Club Nàutic Garraf.
• El Nàutic de Garraf RestaurantminorOthersIndependent restaurant operator on the club premises. The club offers a 10% discount to members. The restaurant offers rice dishes and dining with harbour views.
• Ports de la GeneralitatcoreOthersPorts de la Generalitat is the public authority that holds ownership of the Port of Garraf infrastructure and grants the concession to Club Nàutic Garraf to manage and operate the port under a contract expiring in 2045. ACPET represents the concession holders in their dealings with the authority.
• LaSSDive (Centro de Deportes LaSSDive Garraf)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeach sports centre operating at the club premises offering diving, snorkelling, and other water sports activities for club members and visitors.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Port Vell de Barcelona: Large central Barcelona marina offering berths, commercial and leisure services. Comparable offering in the same metropolitan catchment but with broader commercial mix than Garraf.
• Port Ginesta: Marina between Barcelona and Sitges serving recreational vessels with berths, fuel and haul-out facilities. Operates in the same coastal corridor and competes for similar vessel sizes.
• Club Nàutic El Masnou: Catalan sailing club north of Barcelona offering moorings, sailing school and social facilities to a member base. Comparable scale and member-centric operating model in the same metropolitan region.
• Club Nàutic de Sitges: Local nautical club in neighbouring Sitges operating a marina, sailing school and member facilities. Closest geographic competitor for Garraf Park-area boaters and sailing families.
• Port Olímpic de Barcelona: Urban Barcelona marina combining berths, restaurants and leisure facilities near the city centre. Direct competitor for Barcelona-region mooring demand and recreational boating traffic.
• Club de Mar Mallorca: Premium yacht club and marina in Palma de Mallorca offering berths, member facilities and regatta hosting. Comparable membership-driven nautical-club business model in a different Spanish region.
• Club Nàutic Vilanova: Catalan nautical club south of Sitges with its own marina, sailing school and regatta programme. Co-organises regattas with Club Nàutic Garraf and competes for similar member and berth customers.
• Port d'Aiguadolç (Sitges): Marina and sports port in Sitges offering berth rentals, fuel and concierge services in the same coastal corridor as Garraf. Competes directly for mooring customers along the Garraf–Sitges coastline.
• Real Club Nàutic de Barcelona: Historic Barcelona yacht and sports club offering moorings, sailing school, and social facilities to a comparable member base. Directly competes for the same affluent Barcelona sailing families that Club Nàutic Garraf targets.

Regional players

• Club Nàutic Cambrils: Catalan nautical club on the Costa Daurada with marina, sailing school and member amenities. Comparable offerings but located further south, serving Tarragona-region boaters rather than direct Garraf customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/caiac_clubnauticgarraf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/club-n%C3%A0utic-garraf

Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

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