Club Nàutic Estartit

What Club Nàutic Estartit does

Club Nàutic Estartit is a privately held Spanish nautical sports association founded in 1961, operating a 643-mooring marina on the Costa Brava at L'Estartit, Girona, within the protected Montgrí, Medes Islands and Baix Ter Natural Park. The club operates on a 78,000 m² footprint under a port concession renewed in 2014 and running until 2044, with modernised floating and fixed pontoons, advanced mooring systems, Wi-Fi 6.0, video surveillance and 24-hour on-site security. Its customer base spans local and visiting boat owners (vessels 4–45m), transient yachtspeople, water-sports tourists, sailing-school families, and regatta participants, served through sub-brands including the Escuela de Vela CNE sailing school, the Restaurant del CNE, and the Travessia Illes Medes open-water swimming crossing.

The club generates revenue from a diversified set of streams: subscription-style mooring rental (daily, seasonal, annual), usage-based boat rental and water-sports activities, sailing school and licence courses, an on-site Mediterranean restaurant, fuel station and minimarket, and a technical area with a 30-tonne travelift for haul-out and maintenance. Distribution is entirely direct-to-consumer via the club's own multi-language website (Catalan, Spanish, English, French), on-site offices, and a small set of third-party event platforms such as xipgroc.cat for race registrations. Marketing is anchored in event-led community building (regattas, gastronomic evenings, the Sant Joan celebration) plus a newsletter and active blog covering sustainability and club news.

The business carries strong regulatory and reputational moats, including ISO 14001, EMAS, CETS and a Blue Flag held continuously since 1998 (renewed 2026–2027). Strategic activity in 2026 has focused on partnership expansion (Radikal Swim for the Medes Islands crossing, Espai Medes for marine heritage, Mas Geli for member gastronomy benefits, renewed Càritas Baix Ter social collaboration) and on deepening the event and restaurant programmes to drive ancillary revenue per visitor.

Name

Club Nàutic Estartit

Legal name

CLUB NÀUTIC ESTARTIT

Website

https://cnestartit.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Club Nàutic Estartit is a private Costa Brava sports association and yacht club operating 643 moorings, a sailing school, boat rental, water sports, restaurant, and event programming for boat owners, tourists, and competitive sailors under a concession running until 2044.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marina and Yacht Club Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930), Marinas (71393), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721), Port and Harbor Operations (48831)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Catamaran & Sailing Cat Cruise Operators (THAEADAD), Private Yacht & Luxury Boat Charters (With Crew) (THAJALAE)

Keywords

• Marina services
• Mooring rentals
• Sailing school
• Water sports activities
• Nautical club

Headquarters

HQ city

L'Estartit

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Mooring Rental: Primary revenue stream. The club operates 643 moorings available for daily, seasonal, and annual rental to boat owners. Concession runs until 2044. The mooring portfolio serves vessels from 4m to 45m in length.
2. Boat Rental: Short-term motorboat and sailing vessel rental for visitors without nautical qualifications, offered through the Activities Centre.
3. Sailing School & Nautical Courses: Revenue from sailing courses, navigation licences (PNB, PER), school activities, summer camps, and extracurricular sailing programmes.
4. Water Sports Activities: Kayak, paddle surf, sailing excursions, and other water sports activities available for booking through the Centre d'Activitats.
5. Restaurant & Gastronomic Events: On-site restaurant offering Mediterranean cuisine, including special gastronomic evenings (e.g., Tonyinada, lobster brothy rice events, revetlla de Sant Joan).
6. Technical Area & Travelift Services: Port technical area offering boat maintenance, careening services, and use of travelift (up to 30 tonnes) for vessel hauling.
7. Fuel Station & Minimarket: Fuel station and minimarket providing fuel and fresh provisions to marina users.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Club Nàutic Estartit operates a 643-mooring marina on the Costa Brava offering daily, seasonal, and annual mooring rentals for vessels 4–45 metres, alongside a sailing school (PNB and PER navigation licences), boat and water sports rentals (kayaks, paddle surf, motorboats, sailing excursions), an on-site Mediterranean restaurant, a technical area with a 30-tonne travelift, and a fuel station and minimarket. The club also organises an annual regatta and open-water swimming competition calendar and serves as a yacht club with member services, social events, and Blue Flag-certified sustainable port operations.

Product overview

Club Nàutic Estartit operates as a nautical marina and yacht club offering a comprehensive portfolio of maritime services. The core offerings include mooring rentals (643 moorings for vessels 4-45m), a sailing school for licenses and instruction, boat rentals (kayaks, paddle surf, motorboats, sailing trips), and organized regattas and competitions. Supporting services include a restaurant, technical/hoist area, gas station/minimarket, and parking. The club is integrated into the Natural Park of Montgrí, Medes Islands and Baix Ter on the Costa Brava coast.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Escuela de Vela CNE: Sailing school offering nautical training for enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels
• Travessia Illes Medes
• Restaurant del CNE

Products and services

• Mooring Rental

Quantifiable outcome

• 837 participants in the 2026 Travessia Illes Medes open-water swimming event
• +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

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Mas GeliminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 May 2026The club expanded member benefits through a new collaboration with Mas Geli winery, one of the region's noted wine producers, offering club members preferential access to local gastronomic products.
• Cáritas Baix TerminorOthers · 30 April 2026Club Nàutic Estartit renewed its annual social responsibility collaboration with Cáritas Baix Ter, reaffirming its commitment to solidarity and the local community on Spain's Costa Brava.
• Espai MedescoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 April 2026Espai Medes and Club Nàutic Estartit formalised a new collaboration and sponsorship agreement in April 2026, strengthening their shared commitment to the local territory and marine heritage conservation around the Medes Islands.
• Radikal SwimcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRadikal Swim, Spain's first open-water-exclusive swimming club, partnered with Club Nàutic Estartit to relaunch the historic Medes Islands–Estartit Crossing. Together they bring over 50 years of tradition combined with professional open-water swimming expertise to deliver a unique event experience.
• Federació Catalana de NatacióminorOthersBoth race distances of the Medes Islands Crossing are registered on the Catalan Swimming Federation's official open-water swimming calendar.
• SailfishminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSailfish, a swimming equipment brand, sponsors the Medes Islands Crossing as an event partner, providing equipment support and brand association with the swimming event.
• Reial Club Nàutic BarcelonaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated in 1978 to co-organise the Mini-Ton World Championship, the first major sailing championship on the L'Estartit coast, marking a milestone in the club's sporting history.
• Association of Marinas and Tourist Ports of the Costa BravaminorOthersThe club collaborated with nautical clubs of Palamós and L'Escala to establish this association, with headquarters in L'Estartit, working collectively on Costa Brava nautical tourism development.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Puerto Banús (Marbella): Iconic luxury marina in Marbella combining berths, shopping, dining and nightlife. Comparable only at the broadest level as a Spanish Mediterranean marina; operates at a different price point and customer profile.
• Port Adriano (Marina de Calvià): Larger, more upscale Balearic marina known for superyacht berths and premium amenities. Broader incumbent in the Spanish Mediterranean marina space, but at a higher price tier and larger scale than Club Nàutic Estartit.

Direct peers

• Marina Palamós: Costa Brava marina offering moorings, boat rentals, refuelling, technical services and a sailing school. Directly comparable given shared Costa Brava geography and similar full-service marina positioning.
• Port d'Aro (Club de Vela Port d'Aro): Costa Brava marina and sailing club located near Palamós, providing berths, technical services, and a sailing school. Closest geographic and operational peer to Club Nàutic Estartit on the same coastline.
• Club Nàutic L'Escala: Neighbouring Costa Brava yacht club with mooring rentals, sailing school, and regatta programming. Direct regional peer operating in the same Gulf of Roses / Empordà maritime context.
• Club de Mar Mallorca: Members' yacht club in Palma de Mallorca offering berths, technical services, and social amenities. Comparable as a Spanish Mediterranean private club with similar membership and mooring model.
• Port Vell Marina Barcelona: Urban marina in Barcelona providing berth rentals, concierge services and recreational amenities for both sail and motor yachts. Comparable as a Catalan Mediterranean marina serving private boat owners and transient yachtspeople.
• Reial Club Nàutic de Barcelona: Historic Barcelona yacht club operating moorings, sailing school, regattas and social club facilities. Comparable as a long-established Catalan sailing club; Club Nàutic Estartit has a documented prior co-organising partnership with this club dating to 1978.
• Port Olímpic de Barcelona: Marina and recreational port in Barcelona offering berth rentals, sailing school, water sports, restaurants and events on the Catalan coast. Directly comparable to Club Nàutic Estartit in service mix and Mediterranean marina positioning.

Others

• Sailti: Digital platform used by marinas and sailing clubs (including Club Nàutic Estartit's 'socios' area) for mooring management and member services. Adjacent enabling technology rather than a direct competitor; included as an ecosystem participant relevant to the marina's digital layer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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