Centre Nautique de Lorient

Name

Centre Nautique de Lorient

Legal name

Centre Nautique de Lorient

Website

https://cnlorient.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sailing Club & Nautical Sports Services

NAICS

Marinas (71393)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Sailing club services
• Nautical sports training
• Boating license courses
• Regatta event organization
• Adaptive sailing programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lorient, Bretagne

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Memberships and Licenses: Annual memberships and FFV (French Sailing Federation) licenses for members, including various categories such as full members, temporary adhesions, and youth programs.
2. Training and Courses: Revenue from sailing courses including boat licensing (Permis Côtier, Permis Hauturier), sailing school programs (Initiation, Perfectionnement), and specialized training (Optimist, Catamaran, Windfoil, etc.).
3. Event Organization: Organizing regattas and corporate events generates revenue through entry fees, sponsorship, and corporate packages. Major events include Atlantique Le Télégramme E.Leclerc, and hosting of national championships.
4. Bar and Restaurant: On-site bar operation serving members and event participants, with opening hours Tue-Sat and catering for events.
5. Corporate Team-Building: Customized corporate sailing events for companies including regatta organization, boat rentals, and event management services for groups.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Centre Nautique de Lorient is a non-profit sailing club based in Lorient, Brittany, offering sailing courses (habitable, J80, light sailing), boat licensing (coastal and offshore permits), inclusive sailing programs for disabled participants, sea rowing, regatta organization, corporate sailing events, and on-site bar/restaurant services. The club holds the national 'Club de Performance d'Accession Nationale' label, connecting it to France's elite sailing development pathways.

Product overview

Centre Nautique de Lorient is a multi-activity nautical sports club offering a diverse portfolio of sailing, rowing, and water sports programs. The core offering centers on habitable keelboat sailing (voile habitable) and J80 fleet racing, supplemented by light sailing disciplines including Optimist youth dinghy, catamaran (Nacra 15, Tyka), windsurf/windfoil, and kitefoil. The club operates specialized inclusive sailing (handivalide) programs and sea rowing (aviron de mer). Service offerings include navigation school training on J80 boats, boat license courses (coastal and offshore permits), corporate sailing events, and after-work recreational sailing sessions. Major annual events include L'Atlantique Le Télégramme E.Leclerc race and the student-focused Interface Concept Race. The club also runs a youth sponsorship program (Mécénat Jeunes Navigants) and organizes regional/national competitions. CNL holds the national label 'club de performances d'accession nationale' and is affiliated with the French Sailing Federation (FFV).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Atlantique Le Télégramme E.Leclerc: Major sailing event organized by CNL

Products and services

• Voile Habitable (Habitable Sailing) Sailing activities on habitable keelboats offered regularly throughout the year, combining sport and camaraderie for Osiris, IRC, and Mini 6.50 categories. For recreational or competitive sailors.
• J80 Sailing Program J80 monotype racing fleet used for competitive training, student regattas (Interface Concept Race), and corporate sailing experiences. The club operates 5 J80 boats. For competitive sailors, students, and corporate clients.
• Voile Légère (Light Sailing) Light sailing activities covering Optimist (youth dinghy), Catamaran sport (Nacra 15, Tyka), Windsurf/Windfoil, and Kitefoil disciplines. For youth and adult sailors across multiple skill levels.
• Handivalide (Inclusive Sailing) Inclusive sailing section combining disabled and able-bodied sailors on specialized boats (Hansa, Néo, Miniji) for both leisure and competitive racing. For people with disabilities and able-bodied sailors seeking inclusive activities.
• Aviron de Mer (Sea Rowing) Sea rowing activities for beginners through competition, with sessions on weekday evenings and weekends, including participation in club-organized or neighboring club excursions. For rowing enthusiasts across skill levels.
• Permis Bateau (Boat License Training) Boat license training courses including the coastal permit (Permis Côtier, up to 6 nautical miles) at 370€ and the offshore permit (Permis Hauturier, beyond 6 miles), with both theoretical and practical components. For individuals seeking boat licensing.
• Ecole de Navigation (Navigation School) Navigation school offering complete training on J80 boats (8m), covering sailing fundamentals, coastal navigation, port maneuvers, and trip planning across three FFV certification levels. For aspiring sailors from beginners to advanced.
• After Work Sailing Sessions Friday evening recreational sailing sessions on J80 boats in the harbor, running from late April to mid-October, at 37€ per person for non-members. Limited to 20 places per session. Offering team-building and sailing introduction for all levels. For working professionals and casual participants.
• Corporate Sailing Events Corporate event organization including afterwork packages, premium packages, and turnkey regatta events for companies. CNL provides boats, logistics, race management, and officiating for corporate sailing events. For corporate clients seeking team-building experiences.
• Nautical Event Organization Service Event organization service affiliated with FFV for departmental and regional competitions, providing administrative support, race documentation, boat provisioning, and full regatta management for external organizers. For event organizers and sailing associations.
• L'Atlantique Le Télégramme E.Leclerc Regatta Major annual sailing race organized by CNL, featuring habitable keelboat competitions and serving as a flagship event for the club. Open to keelboat competitors across the region.
• Interface Concept Race (Student Regatta) Student regatta held on J80 boats for engineering school students, with teams competing in shared-fleet racing format. Third edition scheduled for October 2026. For student teams from regional engineering schools.
• Mécénat Jeunes Navigants Lorientais (Youth Sponsorship Program) Corporate sponsorship program supporting young Lorient students to learn sailing and maritime activities. Companies contribute to help students learn sailing and maritime environment. For corporate sponsors and young sailing students.
• Section Sportive Scolaire (School Sports Section) School sports section partnering with Dupuy De Lôme and Saint-Jo high schools, offering windsurf, catamaran, and habitable sailing activities with flexible scheduling for student athletes. For high school students combining studies with sailing.
• Avifit (Indoor Rowing Fitness) Indoor rowing fitness program with a certified coach, offering 4 sessions per week combining cardio, strength training, and group motivation to music. For fitness enthusiasts and rowing trainees.
• Entraînements Match Race (Match Racing Training) Match racing training sessions offered by CNL for competitive sailors. For advanced competitive sailors seeking match racing skills.

Quantifiable outcome

• Théa Le Borgne: Triple Champion of France, Europe and World in IQ Foil U17
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Atlantique Le Télégramme E.LeclercflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor annual sailing event sponsor. The Atlantique Le Télégramme E.Leclerc is one of the club's flagship regattas, attracting significant participation and media attention. Leclerc supermarkets from the Lorient agglomeration are key sponsors.
• Interface ConceptcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerQuimper-based technology company specializing in high-performance embedded cards and systems for industrial and defense applications. Sponsors the annual Interface Concept Race student regatta in J80 class.
• Lorient AgglomérationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government authority supporting nautical events and club operations. Provides infrastructure and logistical support for regatta organization.
• Fédération Française de Voile (FFVoile)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational sailing federation providing licensing, competition calendar integration, and official recognition. The club is affiliated and operates under FFVoile regulations.
• Ligue de Bretagne VoilecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional sailing league coordinating competitions and development across Brittany. Supports club regatta calendar and youth development programs.
• Comité Départemental de Voile du Morbihan (CDV 56)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartmental sailing committee supporting local competition organization and sailing development in the Morbihan region.
• SNEFminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUpcoming sponsor providing support to the club's youth programs and sailing activities.
• BPGOminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional bank partner supporting club activities and events.
• Harmonie MutuelleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealth insurance company sponsoring the inclusive sailing (Handi-Valide) section.
• ThalosminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the inclusive sailing (Handi-Valide) section.
• RTEminorGTM or Marketing PartnerElectricity transmission network operator sponsoring the inclusive sailing (Handi-Valide) section.
• Société Nautique de la Trinité (SNT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighboring sailing club in Trinité-sur-Mer. Collaborates on regatta organization including The Elements race, and provides logistics support for offshore races.
• Lycée Dupuy De Lôme and Lycée Saint-JocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner high schools offering the Section Sportive Scolaire program allowing students to combine studies with high-level sailing training.
• Université Bretagne Sud (UBS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal university partner. Student sailors from UBS won the 2026 Interface Concept Race. Club offers J80 sessions for university students.
• Lorient Grand LargecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization dedicated to offshore racing including PLM 6.50 and Retour à La Base. The club's president Alain Le Bellour was elected president of Lorient Grand Large in 2026. CNL provides at-sea logistics support for their races.
• Lorient La BasecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormer submarine base now home to nautical activities, sailing teams, and events. CNL holds activities there including the Maison des Skippers where the AG was held.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cercle de la Voile de Paris: Paris-based sailing club with similar recreational and competitive sailing activities, including training courses, regattas, and member events. Comparable membership model with keelboat and dinghy programs.
• Yacht Club de France: Historic French sailing club founded in 1867, offering similar membership-based sailing, regattas, and elite competitive programs. Shares comparable positioning as a federated French sailing club with training and event capabilities.
• Société des Régates d'Arcachon: French Atlantic-coast sailing club with comparable regatta organization, training programs, and keelboat/dinghy sailing activities serving a similar member base of recreational and competitive sailors.
• Yacht Club de Cannes: French Riviera sailing club hosting major regattas (Voiles de Saint-Tropez, Régates Royales), with similar club membership structure, training programs, and corporate event offerings in the French sailing market.
• Société Nautique de La Trinité-sur-Mer (SNT): Major Brittany-based sailing club and direct collaborator with CNL on The Elements race and offshore racing logistics. Operates a similar membership-based club model with elite competitive sailing programs and regatta organization in the same regional market.
• Centre Nautique de Brest: Brest-based French sailing club participating alongside CNL in the Interface Concept Race, with comparable sailing instruction, regatta organization, and competitive sailing programs in the Brittany region.

Others

• Plastimo: French marine equipment supplier (sailing hardware, safety gear, electronics). Functions as ecosystem supplier to CNL and similar clubs rather than a direct competitor, and appears as a partner in CNL's website partner logo collection.
• Fédération Française de Voile (FFVoile): French national sailing federation governing body. CNL is affiliated and operates under FFVoile regulations; FFVoile provides licensing, competition calendar integration, official recognition, and awarded CNL 'Meilleur Club Sportif 2022'.
• Bénéteau: Major French boat manufacturer (including production of J/Boats designs including J80). Functions as supplier-ecosystem participant to sailing clubs like CNL rather than a direct competitor in club operations.

Broad incumbents

• École Nationale de Voile et des Sports Nautiques (ENVSN): National sailing training center located in Brittany (Quiberon), operating at broader scale as official French national training facility. Partially overlaps with CNL's elite development mandate but at a national scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/centrenautiquedelorient
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centre-nautique-de-lorient

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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