Club de Voile de Bormes

What Club de Voile de Bormes does

Club de Voile de Bormes is a French non-profit sailing association (association loi 1901) founded in 1971 and headquartered at Port de Bormes in Bormes les Mimosas, Var. It operates a year-round sailing school and FFVoile-certified Point Location, running a multi-fleet program that spans Optimist dinghies for children, RS Feva/Laser/RS Vision dinghies for teens and adults, Hobie Cat 16 and Topaz 12/14 catamarans, windsurf boards, Sun 2500 coastal cruising, Mercator schooner family outings, and kayak rentals. The club is staffed by a small permanent team led by a chef de base (E.T.A.P.S. qualified) and a Chief Instructor (Brevet d'État), supplemented by roughly 10 seasonal instructors during the summer stages window.

The association serves a distributed local and regional customer base of approximately 100 annual members and 800 summer stage participants, plus a recurring school-group program with École Primaire Jean Moulin covering 9 classes across the school year. Revenue is generated through annual membership subscriptions (€130 under 18, €170 over 18), week-long summer sailing stages, school group sessions (heavily discounted for Bormes pupils), corporate and adult group outings, family discovery sails on the Mercator schooner (€30/person, €20 for children under 12), and equipment rentals under the FFVoile Pass' Sensations multi-location program. Distribution is direct at the port plus online booking via the Awoosport platform and a WordPress-powered news feed.

The club is governed by a volunteer bureau under President Pascale Mazzocchi (since 2015) and is supported institutionally by the Commune of Bormes les Mimosas, Ligue de Voile PACA, FFVoile, the Conseil Départemental du Var, and Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. It organizes heritage regattas including Les Pieds Gelés (Optimist, since 1977) and Les 6 Heures de Bormes (since 1978), and competes at the regional level through its affiliated competitive sailors. The business model is fundamentally community-based, with no external equity, no funding rounds, and limited capacity for non-organic expansion given fixed harbor infrastructure and seasonal demand patterns.

Name

Club de Voile de Bormes

Legal name

Club de Voile de Bormes les Mimosas

Website

https://cvbormes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Club de Voile de Bormes is a French non-profit sailing association founded in 1971 at Port de Bormes, running a year-round sailing school and FFVoile Point Location serving ~100 annual members, ~800 summer stage participants, and local school groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sailing Instruction and Water Sports Services

NAICS

Marinas (71393), Marinas (713930), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAJAJAG

Sailing Experiences (Lessons, Regattas, Day Sails)

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Marine & Water Experiences (Boat Tours, Diving, Snorkeling, Fishing)

SECONDARYTHAJABAK

Surf, Kitesurf & Wind Sports Adventures

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Adventure & Outdoor Experiences (Hiking, Rafting, Zipline, Safaris)

SECONDARYTHAAAKAC

Surf Schools & Surf Camps

Travel & Hospitality/Adventure, Amusement Parks & Ecotourism/Adventure Sports & Activity Centers (Paragliding, Skydiving, Surf Schools)

Keywords

• Sailing instruction services
• Youth sailing programs
• Water sports rental
• Competitive regatta organization
• Nautical club membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Bormes les Mimosas

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Annual Membership Fees: Annual club membership fees with tiered pricing based on age (under 18 vs over 18), providing access to regular Wednesday and Saturday sailing sessions.
2. Summer Sailing Stages: Week-long sailing courses during school holidays (summer primarily) offered on various boat types. Multi-session packages available for partial week attendance.
3. School Groups (Classes de Mer): Organized sailing sessions for school groups from Jean Moulin primary school, serving 9 classes across CE2, CM1, and CM2 levels.
4. Corporate and Adult Group Sessions: Custom sailing sessions for companies, committees, and adult groups on Sun 2500 cruiser.
5. Equipment Rental (Point Location FFVoile): Point Location FFVoile certified rental service for windsurfing, catamarans, kayaks, and dinghies. Pass' Sensations package available for multi-location rentals across France.
6. Family Discovery Sails: Family-friendly sailing excursions on goélette Mercator, minimum 4 persons, 3-hour sessions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Club de Voile de Bormes les Mimosas (CVBM) operates a year-round sailing school (école de voile) and FFVoile-certified Point Location rental facility at the Port de Bormes. It delivers sailing instruction across Optimist, dinghy, catamaran, windsurf, coastal cruiser, and schooner disciplines for children (ages 4+), youth, families, and adults, complemented by summer holiday stages, school group classes de mer, corporate outings, equipment rentals, and the organization of two long-standing regional regattas (Les Pieds Gelés and 6 Heures de Bormes).

Product overview

Club de Voile de Bormes les Mimosas operates as a year-round sailing school (école de voile) and Point Location FFVoile, offering a comprehensive portfolio of sailing programs across multiple boat types. The core offering consists of Optimist programs for children, RS Feva/Laser/RS Vision dinghy sailing, Hobie Cat 16/Topaz catamaran courses, windsurfing, Sun 2500 coastal cruising, and Mercator schooner family outings. Programs span from beginner initiation through competition training. The club provides year-round Wednesday and Saturday lessons, intensive summer stages, school group sessions (classes de mer), and corporate events. As a Point Location, it participates in the FFVoile network with Pass' Sensations multi-location access. The club organizes regattas including Les Pieds Gelés and Les 6 Heures de Bormes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Club Membership Annual subscription granting members access to year-round sailing sessions (Wednesday afternoons for under-18s, Saturday afternoons for adults). Pricing is tiered at €130/year for under 18s and €170/year for 18+, with discounts for large families (4+ children), children of unemployed/RMI recipients, and Bormes school enrollees (50% reduction).
• Summer Sailing Stages Week-long intensive sailing courses offered during school holidays on multiple boat types (Optimist, RS Feva, Laser, RS Vision, catamaran, windsurf, Sun 2500). Sessions are 5 half-days (morning 9h-12h or afternoon 14h30-17h30). Custom multi-session packages available for partial week attendance; second stage in same season receives a percentage reduction.
• School and Group Sessions (Classes de mer) Customized sailing programs for school groups (classes de mer) and corporate or adult groups on Optimist, Goélette, RS Feva, RS Vision, windsurf, kayak, Surprise, and Sun 2500 cruiser. Includes weekly sessions for the 9 classes from École Primaire Jean Moulin (Bormes) and team-building outings for companies and committees.
• Point Location FFVoile Equipment Rental FFVoile-certified rental service offering windsurf boards, catamarans, kayaks, and dinghies for flexible on-demand practice and learning. Operated as part of the Pass' Sensations network enabling multi-location access across Point Location FFVoile centers in France with discounts.
• Family Discovery Sails (Voile Découverte en Famille) Family-friendly sailing excursions on the two 8-meter Mercator schooners (Goélette Mercator). 3-hour half-day sessions priced at €30 per adult and €20 per child under 12, with a minimum of 4 persons per outing.
• Regatta Organization (Les Pieds Gelés and 6 Heures de Bormes) Organization and hosting of sailing competitions including Les Pieds Gelés (Optimist regatta) and Les 6 Heures de Bormes, with online registration through Awoosport. The club covers competition registration fees for regional-level events and above and provides available equipment; families cover remaining costs and transport.

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ville de Bormes les MimosascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner supporting the sailing club. Logo displayed on website. Club located within the commune.
• Ligue de Voile PACAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional sailing league of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. Affiliated governing body for sailing competitions.
• Fédération Française de Voile (FFVoile)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational sailing federation. Certifies the club as a Point Location and sailing school. Provides regulations, safety standards, and competition framework.
• Conseil Départemental du VarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartmental council providing regional funding and support.
• Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional council providing funding and institutional support to the club.
• Point PlageminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeach services partner. Part of the Point Location FFVoile network for equipment rentals and beach activities.
• Bormes PlongéeminorOthersLocal diving center partner. Cross-promotional relationship.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cercle Nautique de Toulon: Long-established Toulon sailing club with FFVoile-affiliated sailing school, regattas, and youth competition programs. Same federation affiliation, similar association loi 1901 governance, equivalent summer stage / annual membership structure.
• École de Voile de Saint-Mandrier: PACA sailing school in the Toulon bay offering Optimist/dinghy/catamaran lessons and summer stages. Same customer segments (children, families, school groups), same FFVoile training pathway, similar community-led model.
• Yacht Club de Porquerolles: Sailing club on the Hyères islands offering sailing lessons, summer stages, and member-based programs. Directly comparable: FFVoile affiliation, family-oriented instruction, school group sessions, regattas, and small-team community-led model adjacent to Bormes geography.
• Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez: Historic PACA sailing club offering sailing instruction, summer stages, and regattas (including the famous Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez). Comparable scope: FFVoile-affiliated club, multi-fleet sailing school, year-round membership plus seasonal stages, similar Mediterranean destination positioning.
• Voiles d'Azur (Hyères): PACA sailing school based at Hyères offering lessons, summer stages, and rentals for children and adults. Comparable on boat types, customer mix, seasonality, and FFVoile certification within the same Hyères/Bormes market.
• Base Nautique de La Londe-les-Maures: Nearby Var coast sailing and water sports base offering windsurf, kayak, catamaran, and dinghy lessons. Compares on facility mix (FFVoile, multi-sport water activities, summer stages) and serves the same PACA family tourism market a few kilometers from Bormes.

Regional players

• Point Plage: Beach services partner in the FFVoile Point Location network with which Club de Voile de Bormes has an explicit cross-promotional relationship. Compares on equipment rental, kayak/windsurf offering, and beach-based water sports instruction in the same coastal Var market.

Broad incumbents

• Fédération Française de Voile (FFVoile): National sailing federation that certifies and regulates all FFVoile-affiliated clubs. Relevant as the umbrella body for the club's certifications, competition framework, and the Point Location / Pass' Sensations network that drives discovery traffic.
• UCPA (Union nationale des Centres sportifs de Plein Air): Large French sports association operating multi-sport vacation centers with water sports schools across France (including PACA). Comparable offering family-friendly sailing/windsurf stages, similar non-profit/association heritage, broader portfolio but overlapping audience.
• Yacht Club de France: Historic national sailing organization driving regatta scheduling, training standards, and federation policy. Comparable on the regulatory and competitive dimension (race organization, instructor certification, federation affiliation) that shapes how Bormes operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ClubDeVoileDeBormesLesMimosas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/club-de-voile-de-bormes

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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