Ligue de Voile Auvergne Rhône-Alpes

What Ligue de Voile Auvergne Rhône-Alpes does

Ligue de Voile Auvergne Rhône-Alpes (Ligue AURA) is a regional non-profit sailing federation headquartered in Aix-les-Bains, France, operating as the regional arm of the Fédération Française de Voile (FFVoile). It coordinates sailing activities across the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes territory, serving a network of more than 50 affiliated clubs spanning key bodies of water including Lac du Bourget, Lac Léman, Lac d'Annecy, the Rhône, and Isère. Its core stakeholders are affiliated clubs, individual licensed sailors (from beginners to elite athletes), professional and aspiring instructors, volunteer leaders, and adaptive-sailing participants. The organization is run by a small salaried team of approximately nine people (Director Pierre Mantilleri, three technical project leads, and administrative/communications staff), alongside roughly twenty elected board members.

The league's offering is organized around five strategic projects: (1) La Voile pour s'Évader (inclusive well-being sailing and handivalide programs); (2) Accéder à la Maîtrise Technique (FFVoile Niveau 4 certification pathway); (3) Régater (regional championships, Coupe de Ligue, interdepartmental finales, and the SCORE regatta scoring platform); (4) Se Former (professional qualification programs including CQP Initiateur Voile delivered across five training centers, BPJEPS Voile diploma run jointly with École Nationale de Voile, regional referee training, and continuing trainer development); and (5) Développement du Bénévolat (volunteer recruitment and club management support). The underlying technology layer is limited but includes deployment of Sailti's SCORE online regatta classification platform (replacing FREG) and structured FFVoile certification frameworks (N4/N5, CQP, BPJEPS). The organization also hosts major events including the RS FEVA World Championship 2025 (168 boats, 14 nations) and is preparing for the 2027 Hansa World Championship.

Revenue is derived from four streams: recurring club affiliation fees, training course fees for professional certifications, competition entry fees, and public subsidies channeled through the Agence Nationale du Sport's Projet Sportif Fédéral (PSF) and the Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. The go-to-market is event-driven and community-led: regional competitions, training stages, detection programs, and club-network channels serve as primary touchpoints. Sponsorship income (notably Banque Populaire for youth detection and IBSA Group for handivalide regattas) and professional training fund support (AFDAS) supplement the operating model. The league does not disclose financials publicly.

Name

Ligue de Voile Auvergne Rhône-Alpes

Legal name

Ligue de Voile Auvergne Rhône-Alpes

Website

https://voile-auvergne-rhone-alpes.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Regional non-profit sailing federation for Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. Coordinates 50+ affiliated clubs, certifies instructors (N4, CQP, BPJEPS), organizes regional championships, and runs inclusive sailing programs under FFVoile authority.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Sports Federation - Sailing

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), 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 industry

Individual-Sport Clubs & Teams (Cycling Teams, Athletics/Track Clubs, Swimming Clubs, etc.) (MPAKABAD)

Keywords

• Regional sailing federation
• Sailing certification programs
• Youth sailing development
• Handisail adaptive sailing
• Regatta competition organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Aix-les-Bains

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Club Affiliation Fees: Annual fees from affiliated sailing clubs across the AURA region
2. Training Course Fees: Fees for professional certifications (CQP Initiateur Voile, BPJEPS, N4/N5 levels) and volunteer training programs
3. Competition Entry Fees: Registration fees for regional championships, Coupe de Ligue, and youth detection programs
4. Public Subsidies and PSF Funding: Co-financing from Agence Nationale du Sport through PSF (Projet Sportif Fédéral) campaigns, regional council support

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ligue de Voile Auvergne Rhône-Alpes is a regional sports federation that organizes and certifies sailing activities across the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes territory. It delivers professional qualification programs (CQP Initiateur Voile, BPJEPS Voile, Niveau 4 FFVoile), coordinates regional regattas and championships (Coupe de Ligue, Championnat Régional, Finale Interdépartementale Banque Populaire AURA), supports volunteer development across its 50+ affiliated clubs, and runs inclusive handivalide sailing programs and youth detection stages in partnership with FFVoile and public funders.

Product overview

Ligue de Voile Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is a regional sports federation governing sailing across the AURA territory. Its offering is a multi-service portfolio organized around five strategic projects: (1) La Voile pour S'évader — inclusive well-being sailing and handivalide programs; (2) Accéder à la Maîtrise Technique — progression toward autonomy and formal training entry via FFVoile Niveau 4; (3) Régater — competitive sailing organization including the regional championship, Coupe de Ligue, interdepartmental finales, and the SCORE regatta scoring platform; (4) Se Former — professional qualification programs including CQP Initiateur Voile (delivered at 5 training centers), BPJEPS Voile diploma, regional referee training, and continuing trainer/assessor development; and (5) Développement du Bénévolat — volunteer recruitment, training, and club management support. The league also coordinates youth talent detection, stage events (Mèze regional camp, handivalide youth camps), and the Forum Régional des Entraîneurs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Championnat Régional de Voile (Championnat de Ligue) Regional sailing championship organized by the league across multiple series (Optimist, ILCA, RS FEVA, catamarans, windsurf, handivalide) spanning the September-to-June season, with results contributing to national championship qualifications.
• Finale Interdépartementale Banque Populaire AURA Interdepartmental finale regatta for Optimist Level 3 sailors selected from the region's basins and departments, awarding winners entry to the Banque Populaire detection stage.
• Coupe de Ligue Annual league cup regatta spanning two weekends across two bodies of water, covering three formats: catamarans (Annecy), dinghies (Annecy), and windsurf/wings (Monteynard), with over 130 boats and 200 participants.
• CQP Initiateur Voile (Certificat de Qualification Professionnelle) Professional qualification certificate program for sailing instructors, delivered through 5 training centers across the AURA region (YCG Charavines, CN Cholonge, BNS Monteynard, CDV 74, CNVA Aix-les-Bains, BN Meyzieu, ASGE Drôme Ardèche), with alternating structure between training center and sailing school.
• BPJEPS Voile (Brevet Professionnel de la Jeunesse, de l'Éducation Populaire et du Sport) Year-long professional diploma program for sailing educators, run in partnership with École Nationale de Voile and CDV 74, combining 637 hours of center-based training with 602 hours of in-structure training from September 2023 to October 2024, covering technique, training, and pedagogy.
• Formation Accompagnateur Handi-Voile Two-day training program for volunteers to support adaptive sailing for people with disabilities, covering reception, accessibility, equipment preparation, and transfers, with e-learning resources; offered free directly in clubs.
• Stage Jeunes Handivalides Multi-day inclusive youth sailing camp pairing disabled and able-bodied sailors, offered at full board, organized in partnership with FFVoile, with co-funding from Agence Nationale du Sport.
• Niveau 4 FFVoile FFVoile Level 4 technical certification test combining practical and theoretical components, serving as a prerequisite for CQP Initiateur Voile enrollment; offered at multiple locations with practical sessions at CN Cholonge.
• Formation Arbitre Régional Regional referee/umpire training program (race committee or judge) organized annually, including a session on the SCORE regatta scoring platform, open to people with disabilities.
• SCORE (Plateforme de Classement de Régates) Deployment Deployment and training program for the SCORE online regatta scoring platform developed by Sailti in partnership with FFVoile, replacing the FREG system; the league trains club scorers through territorial ambassadors and professional training sessions.
• Développement du Bénévolat Volunteer development program comprising training for club animators, federal instructors, handi-sailing companions, and coaches; information evenings for club managers; and documentary resources covering regulations, insurance, financing, and social compliance.
• Formation Continue des Formateurs et Évaluateurs Continuing professional development program for FFVoile trainers and assessors, required every two years to maintain qualifications, covering organizational and regulatory updates, competency framework, tutoring tools, and evaluation processes.
• Stage Régional de Mèze Annual week-long regional training camp at Yacht Club de Mèze (Hérault) gathering around 70+ sailors across RS FEVA, BIC 293, Hansa, 29er, catamarans, and ILCA classes, combining able-bodied and disabled sailors in a full-board format.
• Colloque des Professionnels de Voile Annual professional gathering combining a professionals' reunion with a trainer training component, addressing topics such as handivalide financing, adult/youth retention, N4 certification, violence in sport, SCORE training, and Virtual Vendée Globe.
• Forum Régional des Entraîneurs Biennial regional forum for sailing coaches bringing together club trainers across two days to strengthen pedagogical and technical skills, share best practices, develop inter-club projects, and reinforce the regional coach network.

Quantifiable outcome

• RS FEVA World Champions 2025 (U14 category) - Anthony & Léonie from CNVA
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Banque PopulairecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Banque Populaire is a major sponsor of youth sailing detection programs in the AURA region. The partnership funds regional detection stages (stages détection), the Finale Inter-départementale Banque Populaire AURA competition, and provides support for young sailor development pathways.
• Fédération Française de Voile (FFVoile)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial national federation providing certification frameworks (N4/N5, CQP, BPJEPS), competition rules, technical resources, and co-funding through PSF campaigns. The league operates as the regional arm of FFVoile.
• Comité Olympique & Sportif Régional (CROS AURA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCROS Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes created 'Sport propulse Formation' offering training catalog accessible to active volunteers. The league directs volunteers to these resources for professional development.
• Région Auvergne-Rhône-AlpescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional council co-funds handivalide youth camps and inclusive sailing programs. Provides financial support for training camps, equipment, and accessibility initiatives.
• École Nationale de Voile (ENV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational sailing school collaborates on BPJEPS diploma delivery. The BPJEPS 2023/2024 promotion is jointly carried by ENV and Ligue AURA, combining national and regional training resources.
• IBSA GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIBSA Group sponsors the IBSA Regatta, a handivalide youth sailing competition. Ligue AURA sailors Charly Barbier and Dean Pillonel won the 2025 edition.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Comité Régional Olympique et Sportif Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (CROS AURA): Regional Olympic committee that delivers the 'Sport propulse Formation' training catalog used by the league's volunteers. Acts as an ecosystem enabler and indirect funding/training partner rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Ligue de Voile Occitanie: FFVoile regional federation for Occitanie, running parallel certification programs, regional championships, and club support services. Direct peer with comparable staff size and funding structure.
• Ligue de Voile Hauts-de-France: Regional sailing federation under FFVoile for the northern French coastline. Direct peer in governance, certification delivery, and competition organization, with distinct northern sailing conditions.
• Ligue de Voile Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur: FFVoile regional federation for the PACA region, with a Mediterranean focus. Comparable in organizer role, training portfolio, and competition calendar structure, serving a distinct coastal sailing ecosystem.
• Ligue de Voile Nouvelle-Aquitaine: FFVoile regional federation for Nouvelle-Aquitaine, running the same slate of CQP/BPJEPS training, regional championships, and club coordination. Direct peer in governance structure, funding model, and product offering.
• Ligue de Voile Pays de la Loire: FFVoile regional federation for Pays de la Loire; operates the same mandate of instructor training, club affiliations, and regional championship organization. Coastal Atlantic sailing focus distinguishes it from AURA's lake model.
• Ligue de Voile Grand Est: FFVoile regional federation for Grand Est, with a strong inland-water focus comparable to AURA's lake-heavy model. Runs the same set of training certifications, regional championships, and club support services.
• Ligue de Voile Bretagne: Regional sailing federation for Brittany, also an FFVoile regional arm with the same mandate (certifications, regional championships, club affiliations). Operates a comparable product portfolio across a different French region with strong coastal sailing rather than the lake-based AURA model.

Broad incumbents

• École Nationale de Voile (ENV): National sailing school that co-delivers the BPJEPS Voile diploma with Ligue AURA. Operates at a national scale and provides training resources that the league uses, with a peer relationship in professional certification delivery.
• Fédération Française de Voile (FFVoile): National sailing federation and parent body of Ligue de Voile AURA. Sets certification frameworks (N4/N5, CQP, BPJEPS), allocates PSF funding, and coordinates major events. Acts as the head organization of which the league is a regional arm.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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