Club Nàutic L'Escala

What Club Nàutic L'Escala does

Club Nàutic L'Escala is a private sports club and marina founded in 1968, operating from a single facility at Port de la Clota in L'Escala (Girona), on the Bay of Roses in Costa Brava, Spain. The organization runs three integrated business lines: (i) marina services including berth/mooring rentals for vessels up to 22 meters with depths of 1.5–5 meters, a 24-hour fuel station, a public boat ramp, crane service, 24-hour marine maintenance, waste collection, and on-site restaurant (Bol Roig); (ii) a sailing school (Escola de Vela) offering dinghy sailing, cruising, and coastal rowing courses certified by the Federació Catalana de Vela, plus summer camps (Campus Juvenil for ages 11–17, Summer Sea School for ages 4–10); and (iii) a fleet of boats accessible through subscription memberships (Fleet at €53/month, Fleet Plus at €85/month, Family at €117/month, Rowing at €33/month, Racing Team at €105.50/month). The club holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and EMAS certifications, signaling structured quality and environmental management systems typical of regulated EU port operators.

The club serves four primary customer segments: individual sailing enthusiasts without boat ownership, families with children seeking summer programs, boat owners requiring marina services, and competitive sailors. Revenue is generated through four streams: subscription-based mooring/berth rentals (seasonal and annual contracts), sailing course fees, recurring membership subscriptions for fleet access, and transactional vessel services including maintenance, fuel, and auxiliary port services. Distribution is fully direct through an online booking platform and on-site marina facilities, with marketing driven by social media, email newsletters, content marketing, and event-driven acquisition anchored on the 2026 International Moth European Championship hosted at the facility.

The business is operated by a lean team of 11 employees under the presidency of Narcís Carreras, with no disclosed parent company, institutional investor, or public listing. Strategic positioning emphasizes a prime Costa Brava location near the Empúries archaeological site and Montgrí Natural Park, a community ecosystem spanning beginners to competitive racers, and an institutional partnership network that includes the Ajuntament de l'Escala, Diputació de Girona, Patronat de Turisme Costa Brava Girona, Federació Catalana de Vela, Ports de la Generalitat, Departament d'Esports de la Generalitat de Catalunya, and the Associació Internacional de la Classe Moth.

Name

Club Nàutic L'Escala

Legal name

CLUB NÀUTIC L'ESCALA

Website

https://nauticescala.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Club Nàutic L'Escala is a private Costa Brava marina and sailing club operating berth rentals, a certified sailing school, and subscription-based fleet access programs serving boat owners, families, and competitive sailors in L'Escala, Girona, Spain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marina & Sailing Club Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930), Marinas (71393), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Catamaran & Sailing Cat Cruise Operators (THAEADAD)

Keywords

• Marina berth rental
• Sailing school
• Yacht club membership
• Nautical sports activities
• Boat mooring services

Headquarters

HQ city

L'Escala

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Mooring/Berth Rental: Annual and seasonal mooring rental services for vessels up to 22 meters in length. The club offers berth rental with varying durations including seasonal passes (180 days) and short-term stays.
2. Sailing Courses and Training: Fees charged for sailing courses at various levels (basic, intermediate, advanced), summer camps for children and youth, and specialized training programs including dinghy sailing, cruising, and coastal rowing.
3. Fleet Memberships: Monthly subscription programs (Fleet, Fleet Plus, Family Membership) providing access to the club's boats for sailing without requiring personal vessel ownership.
4. Vessel Services: Additional revenue from boat maintenance services (Varador l'Escala), fuel station, and other port services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Club Nàutic L'Escala operates a sports marina and sailing club on the Costa Brava offering berth and mooring rental for vessels up to 22 meters, a sailing school (Escola de Vela) with courses, summer camps, and adapted sailing for people with disabilities, and a fleet membership program (Fleet, Fleet Plus, Family, Racing Team, Sports tiers) that grants members access to club-owned boats without requiring ownership. The club also provides marina support services including a fuel station, boat ramp access, and vessel maintenance, complemented by recreational nautical activities such as kayaking, stand-up paddle, dragon boat, and coastal rowing.

Product overview

Club Nàutic L'Escala is a sports marina and sailing club located on the Costa Brava, offering an integrated portfolio of nautical services centered around three core pillars: (1) Marina Services including berth rental for vessels up to 22 meters with depths of 1.5-5m, (2) Sailing School (Escola de Vela) providing courses in dinghy sailing, cruising, and coastal rowing for all ages and levels from Blanc/Beginner to Advanced, and (3) a comprehensive Nautical Activities Program featuring sailing courses, summer camps (Campus Juvenil, Summer Sea School), guided sessions, boat rentals (kayak, SUP, sailing dinghies), Dragon Boat, and adapted sailing for accessibility. The club supplements these with multiple membership tiers (Fleet, Fleet Plus, Family Fleet, Racing Team, Sports Membership) providing varying levels of boat access, free guided tours, and technical courses. Supporting infrastructure includes a 24-hour fuel station, boat ramp, marine maintenance, and restaurant services. The club also hosts international competitions such as the Moth European Championship and organizes the MedFoto photography event.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Berth Rental Service

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Hyundai Fornells MotorminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor for the 2026 International Moth European Championship, providing support for the international sailing competition organized by Club Nàutic l'Escala
• Càmping La Ballena AlegreminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor for the 2026 International Moth European Championship, providing support for accommodation and hospitality services for the event
• San MiguelminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Beverage sponsor for the 2026 International Moth European Championship
• Helly HansenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Technical clothing sponsor for the 2026 International Moth European Championship
• Ajuntament de l'EscalacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Municipal government providing institutional support and local coordination for the club's activities and international events
• Diputació de GironacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Provincial government providing institutional support and funding for sporting events and tourism promotion
• Patronat de Turisme Costa Brava GironacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Regional tourism board providing marketing and promotional support for events attracting visitors to the Costa Brava region
• Federació Catalana de VelacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Sailing federation providing official sanctioning, technical support, and competitive calendar integration for the club's regattas and training programs
• Ports de la GeneralitatcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Regional port authority providing operational support, infrastructure coordination, and environmental programs for the marina
• Departament d'Esports de la Generalitat de CatalunyacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Regional sports department providing institutional support and funding for sporting events and youth development programs
• Associació Internacional de la Classe MothcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026International Moth Class Association delegating the European Championship organization to the club, providing official race management and international standards
• Escola d'Idiomes Yes L'EscalaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLanguage school co-organizing the Summer Sea School program that combines nautical activities with English language workshops
• Restaurant Bol RoigminorOthersOn-site restaurant providing dining services for club members, event attendees, and summer camp participants

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Port d'Aro: Marina and yacht club on the Costa Brava (Platja d'Aro) providing berths, sailing school, and nautical activities to a similar recreational and boat-owner customer base in direct geographic competition with L'Escala.
• Club Nàutic d'Arenys de Mar: Catalan sports marina and sailing club offering berth rental, sailing courses, and competitive team programs — structurally similar membership-based nautical club serving the same regional market.
• Marina d'Empúries: Adjacent marina near the Empúries archaeological site in L'Escala, directly competing for the same berth tenants, tourists, and sailing school customers in the Bay of Roses.

Others

• Federació Catalana de Vela: Catalan sailing federation that sanctions regattas, certifies instructors, and integrates competitive calendars — not a competitor but the governing ecosystem participant that anchors L'Escala's racing and training programs.

Regional players

• Port Adriano (Botafoc): Premium Mallorca marina with superyacht berths and nautical services that competes for Mediterranean berth and sailing tourism demand but does not overlap geographically with L'Escala's Costa Brava catchment.
• Club de Vela Port Andratx: Mallorca yacht club with berths, sailing school, and regatta hosting — comparable membership-club model targeting Balearic boating families and competitive sailors rather than Costa Brava residents.

Broad incumbents

• IGY Marinas: International network of premium marinas providing berths, concierge services, and yacht club amenities across the Mediterranean and Caribbean — relevant comparable for the premium-marina service model.
• Port Olímpic de Barcelona: Larger Barcelona marina offering berths, nautical services, and recreational activities; broader portfolio with restaurants and retail that overlaps with L'Escala's marina and activity offering but at much greater scale.
• MDL Marinas: Multi-location European marina operator with berths, boat services, and membership programs at scale — illustrates the multi-site marina operator model that L'Escala could expand into.
• Real Club Náutico de Palma: Historic Spanish yacht club offering berths, racing, and sailing school under a similar membership-based model, serving Balearic recreational and competitive sailors with a much larger fleet footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nauticescala
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/cnlescala
• Facebookfacebook.com/nauticescala
• Instagraminstagram.com/nauticescala
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/club-n%C3%A0utic-l'escala

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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