Nautic Sport

What Nautic Sport does

Nautic Sport is a privately held French nautical services company founded in 1995 and headquartered in La Trinité-sur-Mer, Brittany, with a secondary location in Carnac. The company operates as an integrated one-stop nautical platform combining boat rentals (motor boats, sailboats, catamarans, kayaks, paddleboards), new and used boat sales across multiple brands (Highfield, BWA, BMA, Sealine, Fjord, Ryck, Suzuki Marine, NACRA), boat license training (coastal and offshore permits), sailing lessons and coaching, corporate events and team building, and boat storage and maintenance services (2,000m² indoor and 6,000m² outdoor facilities). A 60-foot ORMA racing trimaran (ex-Foncia) is offered as a premium group experience, and an electric boat rental partnership (E-Sea) extends the eco-tourism offering.

The business serves two principal segments: individual recreational boaters and families seeking access to the Gulf of Morbihan and Bay of Quiberon without boat ownership, and corporate groups seeking team-building, rallies, and seminars. The Liberty Pass monthly subscription (€259–€499/month) provides unlimited fleet access and creates a recurring revenue layer atop the predominantly transactional rental model. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through the two physical locations, an online booking storefront (shop.nauticmanager.com), and event-driven marketing around major sailing competitions (Vendée Globe 2024, Route du Rhum). The technology stack is limited to a third-party booking and management platform (Nautic Manager) with no disclosed AI, proprietary software, or API surface. Revenue is generated through a mix of usage-based rentals, recurring subscriptions, one-time sales and license fees, and professional services, with pricing calibrated by boat type, duration, and season.

Name

Nautic Sport

Legal name

NAUTIC SPORT

Website

https://nautic-sport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nautic Sport is a privately held French nautical services company operating from La Trinité-sur-Mer and Carnac in Brittany, offering boat rentals, new and used boat sales, sailing lessons, boat license training, corporate events, and storage and maintenance services to individual recreational boaters and corporate groups in the Gulf of Morbihan region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

La Trinité-sur-Mer

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Boat Rental: Hourly, half-day, and full-day rental of motor boats, sailboats, catamarans, trimarans, kayaks, and paddleboards. Revenue generated per rental transaction with or without skipper.
2. Liberty Pass Subscription: Monthly subscription model allowing unlimited navigation access to the boat fleet throughout the year. Provides recurring revenue stream and customer retention.
3. Boat Sales: Sale of new and used boats including semi-rigids, open hulls, cabin boats, sailing dinghies, catamarans, and trimarans. Also offers brokerage and consignment services.
4. Boat Training and Permits: Coastal and offshore boat license training courses, personalized coaching, and sailing lessons (catamaran, dinghy, wingfoil). One-time course fees plus examination stamps.
5. Storage and Maintenance: Indoor (2000m²) and outdoor (6000m²) boat storage, winterization, maintenance, repairs including engine servicing, hull cleaning, anti-fouling, and general boat care services.
6. Corporate Events and Seminars: Nautical team building events, rallies, and trimaran outings for businesses. Packages include rally nautique, catamaran raids, and sailing experiences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Nautic Sport operates a multi-service nautical business from La Trinité-sur-Mer and Carnac in Brittany, France. The company rents motorboats, sailboats, catamarans, trimarans, kayaks, paddleboards and light sailing craft; sells new and used boats across multiple brands (Highfield, BWA, BMA, Sealine, Fjord, Ryck, Suzuki Marine, NACRA); provides coastal and offshore boat license training and a sailing school; organizes corporate seminars, team building and regattas; and offers indoor/outdoor boat storage, winterization, maintenance and repair services.

Product overview

Nautic Sport operates a multi-service nautical business based in La Trinité-sur-Mer and Carnac, Morbihan, Brittany. The company functions as a comprehensive marine services platform offering four integrated divisions: boat rental (motorboats, sailboats, light sailing craft, kayaks/paddles) with a Liberty Pass unlimited subscription option; new and used boat sales across Highfield, BWA, BMA, Sealine, Fjord, Ryck, Suzuki Marine, and NACRA brands; nautical education including coastal/offshore boat licenses, sailing courses (catamaran, wing foil, dinghy), and personal coaching; and event organization (corporate seminars, team building, catamaran raids, Trimaran FLO experiences). Additional services include electric boat rental via E-sea partner, and boat storage/maintenance workshop facilities. The product portfolio spans from entry-level rental experiences to premium racing trimaran excursions, serving both individual enthusiasts and corporate groups.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Boat Rental (Location de Bateaux) Hourly, half-day and full-day rental of motorboats (semi-rigids from 5m to 11m, open hulls, cabin cruisers), sailboats, catamarans and trimarans, with or without skipper, for navigating the Gulf of Morbihan and Bay of Quiberon. Targeted at individual recreational boaters and families.
• New and Used Boat Sales (Vente de Bateaux) Sale of new boats as official distributor for Highfield, BWA, BMA, Sealine, Fjord, Ryck, Suzuki Marine and NACRA, plus used boats across all brands with brokerage, consignment and trade-in services. Targeted at boat buyers in the Morbihan region.
• Liberty Pass (Boat Club Subscription) Monthly subscription service (259€–499€ depending on boat) granting unlimited navigation access to the boat fleet (Highfield, BWA, BMA models) throughout the year. Targeted at frequent boaters who want recurring access without boat ownership.
• Boat License Training (Permis Bateau Côtier et Hauturier) Authorized boat license training center offering the coastal (côtier) and offshore (hauturier) boat licenses: 3-day theory and practical courses with examination preparation. Standard rate 380€ (300€ off-season, Nov–Mar) plus 78€ delivery stamp and 39€ exam registration. Also offers personalized coaching. Targeted at individuals pursuing boating certification.
• Sailing School (École de Voile / Glisse) Catamaran courses, wing foil lessons, dinghy sailing, water skiing, wakeboard and towed buoy activities, plus bachelor/bachelorette party (EVG/EVJF) packages at the Carnac location. Targeted at recreational sailors and water sports enthusiasts learning new skills.
• Corporate Seminars and Team Building (Séminaires) Corporate event organization including nautical rallies, multi-activity water programs, mini raids, Trimaran FLO experiences and offshore race-departure boat rental packages in the Gulf of Morbihan. Targeted at companies seeking outdoor team-building and incentive events.
• Catamaran Raid (Raid Cata) Multi-day (2–3 day) catamaran expeditions exploring islands including Houat, Hoëdic, Belle-Île, Île-aux-Moines and Île d'Arz. Targeted at groups seeking overnight sailing experiences.
• Trimaran FLO Experience (60ft ORMA) Sailing excursions aboard a legendary 60-foot ORMA racing trimaran (ex-Foncia), managed by Alain Gautier's team. Half-day (516€ / 750€) and full-day (1,230€) experiences for groups up to 9 participants. Targeted at groups seeking a premium racing-sailboat experience.
• E-Sea Electric Boat Rental License-free electric boat rental operated through partner E-sea, offering 100% ecological boats for navigating the Crac'h river and Gulf of Morbihan. Targeted at casual visitors and tourists wanting an environmentally friendly boating experience.
• Workshop: Boat Storage, Winterization and Maintenance (Atelier) Indoor (2,000 m²) and outdoor (6,000 m²) boat storage, winterization, engine maintenance, hull cleaning, anti-fouling and general repairs. Targeted at boat owners needing off-season storage and upkeep.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% success rate for boat license exams
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Région BretagnecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2021Région Bretagne co-financed the 'Bretagne Sud – Golfe du Morbihan' destination project providing financial aid for equipment acquisition. Nautic Sport received funding to improve customer experience and encourage water sports practice through purchase of new paddles, windsurfing boards, and inflatable dinghies.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/nautic.sport1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nauticsport
• Instagraminstagram.com/nauticsport

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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