Club Nautique de Prangins - CNPr

What Club Nautique de Prangins - CNPr does

Club Nautique de Prangins (CNPr) is a Swiss non-profit membership sailing club founded in 1975 and headquartered at the Port des Abériaux on Lake Geneva in Prangins, Vaud. The club serves approximately 260 individual members with a primary focus on youth sailing education and competitive racing, supplemented by adult instruction, recreational activities, and community events. CNPr runs the École de Voile (established 1985), a multi-class sailing school using Optimist, RS Feva, 29er, and Laser dinghies, training roughly 150 young people annually under ~10 certified Jeunesse+Sport instructors, alongside a Team Club competitive program for juniors that participates in ACVL regional regattas.

The club's revenue mechanics are built on three recurring streams: annual membership subscriptions, sailing school and summer-camp fees, and modest sponsor and event-related income. Members receive additional value through free-access fleet (4 Lasers, Stand Up Paddle boards), boat storage, member-discount boat rentals via the 20-year GB-Waypoint partnership (30% off), equipment discounts through La Grande Voile Gland (10%), and event catering with Restaurant Les Abériaux, which also underwrites the Cordon Bleu CNPr challenge. The core technology footprint is non-proprietary: a WordPress website (cnpr.ch), Wufoo registration forms, Weezevent ticketing, Manage2Sail regatta management, and a port webcam — there is no software platform or AI/ML capability.

Governance is run by an elected committee under a non-profit association structure under Swiss law. The club transitioned leadership in 2026 with Daniel André succeeding Jacques Merlotti (president since 2017) as president, while key roles such as Responsable de l'École de Voile (Harold Syfrig, since 2017), Finances (Catherine Dousse, since 2023), and Cheffe de base (Janet Johnson, since 2025) anchor operational continuity. Municipal infrastructure at the Abériaux port — changing rooms, boat storage, club-house, safety boats with 40 HP engines — is provided by the Commune de Prangins, with supplementary safety-boat sponsorship from Construction Perret S.A., Caisse d'Epargne de Nyon, and the cantonal Fond du Sport Vaudois. CNPr is a small, stable, community-anchored organisation rather than a scalable enterprise.

Name

Club Nautique de Prangins - CNPr

Legal name

Club Nautique de Prangins

Website

https://cnpr.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Club Nautique de Prangins is a non-profit Lake Geneva sailing club founded in 1975, serving ~260 members through youth sailing education, adult courses, Team Club racing, and regatta organization at the Port des Abériaux.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sailing Club & Sailing School

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Sailing Experiences (Lessons, Regattas, Day Sails) (THAJAJAG), Water & Marine Guiding Services (Kayak, Canoe, Raft, SUP, Sailing) (THAAALAB)

Keywords

• Sailing school
• Youth sailing
• Dinghy racing
• Sailing club
• Recreational boating

Headquarters

HQ city

Prangins

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The club generates revenue through annual membership fees from approximately 260 members, which provides access to club facilities, boat storage, and member activities.
2. Sailing School Fees: Revenue from sailing courses for children (ages 7-18) and adults, including weekly courses and summer camps. Programs include Optimist, RS Feva, 29er, and Laser training.
3. Boat Rental Referral: Partnership with GB-Waypoint for boat rentals. Members receive 30% discount, with the club benefiting from the partnership arrangement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Club Nautique de Prangins is a membership-based sailing club operating at Port des Abériaux on Lake Geneva, providing sailing instruction (École de Voile) for youth aged 7-18 and adults using Optimist, RS Feva, 29er, and Laser dinghies. The club runs a competitive Team Club program, organizes regattas (Coupe des Abériaux, SWISS OPEN RS VENTURE), and offers member access to a boat fleet including Lasers and Stand Up Paddle boards. Activities are supported by safety boats, certified Jeunesse+Sport instructors, and partnerships with local restaurants and boat rental operators.

Product overview

Club Nautique de Prangins operates as a unified sailing club offering a comprehensive portfolio centered on its École de Voile (sailing school), boat fleet, and competitive Team Club program. The club provides sailing instruction for youth (ages 7-18) and adults through weekly courses and summer camps using Optimist, RS Feva, 29er, and Laser dinghies. Member activities include free Laser sailing, Stand Up Paddle access, the Cordon Bleu challenge race, and organized regattas. Safety boats support training operations. The club also partners with GB-Waypoint for external boat rental and Restaurant Les Abériaux for the Cordon Bleu challenge. No modular software platform exists—this is a traditional nautical sports organization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• École de Voile (Sailing School)
• Team Club (Competitive Racing Program)
• Adult Sailing Courses
• Laser Dinghy Fleet Access
• Stand Up Paddle
• Boat Rental (GB-Waypoint Partnership)
• Regatta Organization
• Cordon Bleu CNPr Challenge

Quantifiable outcome

• 150 youth trained annually in sailing school
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Restaurant Les AbériauxcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 August 2025Restaurant located at Port des Abériaux provides catering for club events including summer sailing camp meals. Partnership includes the 'Cordon Bleu CNPr' challenge where restaurant rewards fastest sailors with complimentary meals. Restaurant celebrated 20th anniversary in 2021 with club support.
• GB-WaypointcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoat rental company recommended by CNPr, based at Port des Abériaux for 20 years. Offers 30% member discount on sailboat and motorboat rentals. Provides sailing license (permis voile) training services.
• Swiss Disabled SailingmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for handisail events including International RS Venture Swiss inclusive Cup. Club hosts European handisail encounters with 8-10 European crews participating.
• Commune de PranginscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government provides club facilities including changing rooms, boat storage areas, and Club-House. Organizes joint events like spring beach cleanup at Promenthoux. Provides crane training courses for port users.
• Construction Perret S.A.minorOthersSafety boat sponsor providing financial support for acquisition of safety vessels equipped with 40 CH engines for sailing school operations.
• Caisse d'Epargne de NyonminorOthersSafety boat sponsor supporting acquisition of safety boats for youth sailing education program.
• Fond du sport vaudoisminorOthersCantonal sports fund supporting safety boat acquisition for sailing school safety infrastructure.
• La Grande Voile, GlandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarine equipment supplier offering 10% discount to CNPr members on sailing equipment and supplies.
• Société Nautique de Nyon (SNNy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional sailing club collaboration for synergy creation among young racers. Provides equipment sharing (trailer, boats) for regatta participation.
• Association des Clubs de Voile Lémaniques (ACVL)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of Lake Geneva sailing clubs organizing junior regattas including the Coupe des Abériaux as an ACVL Junior event. Provides online racing rules courses.
• Fédération de la voile des lacs jurassiens (FVLJ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional sailing federation co-organizing online racing rules courses with ACVL for competitive sailors.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Société Nautique de Genève (SNG): A long-established Geneva-based sailing club that hosts major Lake Geneva events (including the Bol d'Or Mirabaud) and runs a competitive racing pipeline. Directly comparable to CNPr in member-based structure, Lake Geneva footprint, and regatta organization.
• GB-Waypoint: Boat rental and sailing-license training operator co-located with CNPr at Port des Abériaux for 20 years. Comparable in serving sailing customers at the same site and offering complementary services (rentals, permis voile) to club members.
• Société Nautique de Nyon (SNNy): A neighboring Lake Geneva sailing club explicitly named in CNPr's partnerships for junior racer synergy and equipment sharing. Closest geographic peer with overlapping youth, regatta, and member activity profiles.
• Club Nautique de Morges: Sailing club on the Vaud shore of Lake Geneva offering member sailing, regattas, and youth training. Comparable membership-club model and competitive racing presence on the same lake.
• Cercle de la Voile de Genève: Lake Geneva sailing club offering dinghy courses, racing, and member services. Comparable to CNPr in scope, target audience, and reliance on the same lake for activity programming.

Regional players

• Club de Voile d'Estavayer-le-Lac: A French-speaking Swiss sailing club operating on a different lake (Neuchâtel). Comparable in offering youth sailing education and regattas, but in a distinct geography with its own local competitive circuit.
• La Grande Voile (Gland): A nearby marine equipment retailer offering member discounts to CNPr. Operates adjacent to the sailing ecosystem on Lake Geneva's Vaud shore, comparable in serving the same local sailor customer base.
• Regattaclub Bodensee: Swiss-German sailing club on Lake Constance with an active J/70 and youth racing program. Comparable in competitive racing structure but operating in a different linguistic and lake region.

Broad incumbents

• Swiss Sailing Federation (Swiss Sailing): The national governing body for sailing in Switzerland that sets youth training standards (Jeunesse+Sport) and runs national championships. Comparable in governing competitive and educational frameworks that CNPr operates within, but at federation rather than club level.
• Association des Clubs de Voile Lémaniques (ACVL): Federation of Lake Geneva sailing clubs that organizes the junior regattas (including Coupe des Abériaux) in which CNPr competes. Directly comparable in coordinating the same regional competitive circuit CNPr participates in.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/prangins
• Instagraminstagram.com/cnprangins
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cnprangins

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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