SRH - Société des Régates du Havre

What SRH - Société des Régates du Havre does

SRH - Société des Régates du Havre is a non-profit French sailing association (Association Loi 1901) founded in 1838, recognized as an Etablissement d'Utilité Publique since 1917 and identified as the oldest sailing club in continental Europe. The organization operates from two waterfront locations: the marina headquarters at Boulevard Clémenceau (Quai Eric Tabarly) in Le Havre and the seasonal Palais des Régates club in Sainte-Adresse, which includes a heated 25-meter outdoor pool, 170 beach cabins, a nautical base, and two restaurants (Les Régates and La Bise). Core offerings span the Ecole de Voile (sailing school) with programs for children ages 4-18 and adult learners; a fleet of 12 J80 monotype racing sailboats used for training, corporate events, and private reservations; boat license preparation courses; wing foil instruction; school sailing programs in partnership with regional government; and a calendar of 20+ annual regattas including the Normandie Cup, WOW Regatta, and Championnats des 4 Saisons.

The club sustains a diversified revenue model across eight streams: annual membership subscriptions (199 EUR individual), sailing school annual programs (325-800 EUR), FFV federation licensing fees (72/33 EUR), corporate partnerships called Club des Entreprises (495-1,430 EUR depending on company size), restaurant and catering services, regatta participation fees, J80 boat rentals, and government support for school programs. Revenue is distributed across multiple customer segments including individual members, families, youth sailors, school groups, corporate partners, and competitive racers. The club maintains approximately 19 employees including 6 permanent administrative staff and a nautical team of trainers and instructors.

SRH holds the #1 position among French sailing clubs by number of licensed FFV members and has produced Olympic-level athletes including Jérémie Mion (6th at Paris 2024 Olympics in 470 class), Sophie Faguet (World Match Racing Champion 2024), and Alexandre Boite (Youth World Champion, targeting Olympic 2028). The organization is affiliated with a network of approximately 25 allied yacht clubs across seven European countries and is supported by municipal, departmental, and regional government partnerships. Distribution is primarily direct and physical: in-person membership at club locations, online registration via the Axyomes platform, and event-based acquisition through regattas and corporate sponsorships.

Name

SRH - Société des Régates du Havre

Legal name

Société des Régates du Havre

Website

https://lesregates.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1838

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SRH - Société des Régates du Havre is a 1838-founded non-profit sailing association in Le Havre, France, operating the oldest sailing club in continental Europe. It serves members, youth and adult sailors, school groups, corporate partners, and competitive racers through sailing education, a 12-boat J80 fleet, regatta organization, and two waterfront club facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sailing Club & Nautical Sports Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Marinas (71393), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Sailing & Water Sports Teams/Clubs (Sailing, Rowing, Surfing) (MPAKABAH), Kayaking, Canoeing & SUP Coastal Tours (THAAAIAF)

Keywords

• Sailing club
• Sailing school
• Nautical sports
• Regatta organization
• Yacht club

Headquarters

HQ city

Le Havre

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Annual Membership Fees: Individual and family annual memberships providing access to club facilities, restaurants, and sailing activities
2. Sailing School Programs: Annual sailing courses and weekly school programs for children and adults across various skill levels and boat types
3. Vacation School Stages: School holiday sailing programs for children aged 4 and up, offered in half-day or full-day formats
4. FFV Licensing: Annual French Sailing Federation licenses sold to members: 72 EUR adult, 33 EUR child
5. Restaurant and Catering: Two club restaurants: Les Régates at port clubhouse and La Bise at Palais des Régates in Sainte-Adresse
6. Corporate Partnerships: Annual corporate partnerships (Club des Entreprises) providing access to facilities and visibility in exchange for sponsorship fees
7. Regatta Participation Fees: Entry fees for regatta competitions and J80 training weekends
8. J80 Boat Reservations: Rental and reservation fees for J80 sailing boats for training and private events

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SRH is a membership-based sailing club operating a year-round sailing school (Ecole de Voile) for children and adults, a fleet of 12 J80 monotype sailboats for training and corporate events, a seasonal beach club at Sainte-Adresse with a heated pool and nautical base, and an annual calendar of regional and national regattas. The club also runs two restaurants and offers corporate partnership packages through its Club des Entreprises program.

Product overview

SRH - Société des Régates du Havre is a sailing and nautical club founded in 1838, operating as a membership-based association. The club offers a comprehensive portfolio centered around sailing education, competitive sailing, and maritime leisure activities. Core offerings include the Ecole de Voile (sailing school) with programs for all ages from Jardin des Mers (ages 4-6) through adult habitable sailing on J80 and Bénéteau 7.5; a fleet of 12 J80 monotype sailboats for training, regattas, and corporate events; wing foil instruction; and the Club de Sainte-Adresse seasonal beach facility with heated pool, nautical base, and restaurant. The club also organizes major regattas (Normandie Cup, WOW Regatta, Championnats des 4 Saisons) and provides boat license training, school sailing programs, and corporate partnership packages. The two club restaurants (Les Régates and La Bise) serve members and event guests.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Le Palais des Régates: The historic clubhouse and facilities at Sainte-Adresse, featuring a panoramic view of Le Havre and the Seine Bay, including a heated outdoor pool, changing cabins, and nautical base.
• Ecole de Voile
• SRH J80 Fleet

Products and services

• Ecole de Voile (Sailing School) Year-round sailing instruction for all ages and skill levels, from discovery classes for children aged 4-6 (Jardin des Mers, Moussaillons) through Optimist dinghy training, RS Feva, Multi-Supports, windsurf, and adult habitable sailing courses on J80 and Bénéteau 7.5. Designed for children, youth, and adults seeking progressive sailing education from beginner to competitive racing.
• J80 Monotype Fleet Fleet of 12 J80 monotype sailboats available for training sessions, corporate events, regattas, and private bookings. One of the largest private J80 monotype fleets in France, used by club members, competitive sailors, and corporate groups.
• Club de Sainte-Adresse (Beach Club) Seasonal private beach club (late April to late September) featuring a heated 25-meter outdoor pool with jacuzzi and children's wading area, 170 traditional Norman beach cabins, nautical base with kayaks, paddleboards, windsurf boards, and funboats. Designed for club members and families seeking leisure and water-based recreation.
• Wing Foil Courses Private and group lessons in wing foiling, a gliding water sport combining windsurfing, kitesurfing, and foil technology using inflatable wing equipment. Available at 110 EUR per 2-hour private lesson for ages 15+ or height above 1.50m.
• Vacation Sailing Stages Week-long sailing camps offered during school holidays (Zone B) for children aged 4 and up, in half-day or full-day formats across multiple water sports including sailing, windsurf, kayak, and paddleboard. Designed for families seeking structured holiday activities.
• Boat License Training Preparation courses for the French coastal (permis côtier) and offshore (permis hauturier) boat driving licenses, including theory and practical instruction. Coastal license priced at 199 EUR for members; 400 EUR + 110 EUR tax stamps for non-members.
• School Sailing Programs Curriculum-aligned sailing sessions for primary schools, middle schools (collèges), high schools, and universities, supported by departmental and regional council funding. Includes cycles, inter-disciplinary approach, and competition training.
• Corporate Partnerships (Club des Entreprises) Annual partnership program offering companies tiered access (SME 495 EUR, mid-size 715 EUR, large 1,430 EUR) to club facilities, sailing events, team-building on J80 boats, restaurant access, and venue visibility at prestigious regattas. Includes 10% discount on J80/7.5 activities.
• Regatta Organization Organization of an annual calendar of more than 20 sailing competitions including the Normandie Cup, WOW Regatta (women's circuit), Championnats des 4 Saisons (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter), Alumni's Cup, Challenge Dassault, and Virginie Hériot. Open to club members and external competitors.
• Restaurant Services Two club restaurants: Les Régates at the marina headquarters with panoramic sea views, and La Bise at the Palais des Régates in Sainte-Adresse with Italian-French cuisine. Open to club members, regatta participants, and event guests.
• Annual Club Membership Individual (199 EUR/year), association (200 EUR/year), couple, and family annual subscriptions providing access to both club locations including restaurants, swimming pool, beach cabins, nautical base, and sailing activities. Open to individuals, families, and associations.
• FFV License Sales Annual French Sailing Federation (FFV) licenses sold to club members: 72 EUR adult (+ 2 EUR fees) and 33 EUR child (+ 2 EUR fees). Required for participation in FFV-sanctioned regattas and sailing activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1st club in France by number of licensed FFV members
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Yacht Club de FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAllied club relationship with mutual member access. Located at 41 Avenue Foch, 75008 Paris. Yacht Club de France is one of France's most prestigious sailing organizations.
• Société Nautique de MarseilleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAllied club relationship with mutual member access. One of France's most prestigious southern Mediterranean yacht clubs.
• Royal Thames Yacht ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAllied club relationship with UK's oldest yacht club, located at 60 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7LF.
• Haropa Port Le HavrecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner of Club des Entreprises. Major port authority for Le Havre, France's largest container port.
• SOGETminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner providing port community systems and digital services for maritime logistics.
• Safran NacellesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner - aeronautical nacelle manufacturer and Club des Entreprises member.
• SIDELminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner - packaging equipment manufacturer and Club des Entreprises member.
• PaprecminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner - waste management and recycling company, Club des Entreprises member.
• Société GénéraleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner and payment service provider for online J80 reservations.
• Ministère des SportscoreOthersGovernment ministry providing sports development support and event sponsorship for regatta activities.
• Conseil Régional de NormandiecoreOthersRegional council supporting sailing programs for secondary schools and youth development initiatives.
• Conseil Départemental de Seine-MaritimecoreOthersDepartmental council funding sailing programs for middle school students (collèges) in Seine-Maritime.
• Ville du HavrecoreOthersCity of Le Havre providing municipal support and partnership for club activities and facilities.
• Ville de Sainte-AdressecoreOthersCity of Sainte-Adresse hosting the Palais des Régates and supporting events like Traversée à la nage.
• Université du HavreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner providing student sailing programs and Thursday afternoon training sessions.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Others

• Bénéteau: Major French sailboat manufacturer whose Bénéteau 7.5 is part of SRH's adult sailing fleet. Comparable as a sailing-industry ecosystem participant supplying SRH's training infrastructure.
• Fédération Française de Voile (FFV): French national sailing federation; SRH is the #1 club by FFV-licensed members and resells FFV licenses. Ecosystem enabler and partner rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• New York Yacht Club: Established US yacht club with membership, sailing programs, and high-end corporate hospitality. Comparable operating model at a much larger scale and global brand recognition.
• Royal Yacht Squadron: Highly prestigious UK yacht club (founded 1815) offering membership, training, and major international regattas. Broader and older than SRH but comparable in operating model.

Direct peers

• Société Nautique de Marseille: Historic French Mediterranean yacht club with a similar membership structure, sailing school, regatta calendar, and allied-club relationship with SRH. Directly comparable as a peer southern-France sailing club.
• Yacht Club de Monaco: Prestigious Mediterranean yacht club with a comparable membership-based structure, sailing school, and high-end corporate hospitality offerings — competing for similar affluent sailing members in Europe.
• Yacht Club de France: France's most prestigious sailing organization, founded in 1867 and based in Paris. Allied with SRH for reciprocal member access; offers a comparable membership-based model with regattas, training, and corporate networking.
• Royal Thames Yacht Club: UK's oldest yacht club (founded 1775), located in Knightsbridge, London. Allied with SRH for reciprocal member access and operates a comparable membership, training, and regatta model.
• Société Nautique de la Baie de Saint-Malo: Normandy/Brittany sailing club offering membership, sailing instruction, and competitive regattas. Strong geographic and product overlap with SRH for the Normandy/Brittany sailing market.
• Cercle de la Voile de Paris: Paris-based sailing club offering membership, training, and competitive regattas. Closely comparable as a French inland/coastal yacht club with a similar target market and operating model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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