VOILE PERFORMANCE

What VOILE PERFORMANCE does

VOILE PERFORMANCE is a French non-profit association (Dispositif Régional d'Entraînement National) headquartered in Wimereux, Hauts-de-France, operating a regional training center for windfoil and IQ-Foil sailing. The organization runs two programs: TEAM-FOIL, an elite youth program pursuing national and international competition success and Olympic pathways, and CER-Avenir, a development pipeline for athletes aged 14+ transitioning from BIC 293od to foil. It is governed by a board led by President Eloi Sergent and Director/Team-Foil Coach Pierre Odoux, with a small staff of 5 employees including a Regional Technical Advisor (Timothée Watier) and a physical trainer (Florent Duchâne).

The organization's core product is integrated athlete development combining on-water training (2-4 weekly nautical sessions), physical preparation (2-3 weekly sessions), medical follow-up (monthly and annual), and academic coordination with Lycée Mariette. Supplementary services include foil initiation stages, advanced perfectionnement camps, France Glisse championship preparation, tactical/strategy seminars, aero/hydro training, and equipment rental. A proprietary Training Tracking System allows athletes to log training hours, fatigue, sailing conditions, and foil settings, though this is a basic manual logging tool rather than an AI-driven platform.

Revenue streams include membership fees (subscription), training camps and stages (professional services), educational seminars (professional services), and equipment rental (usage-based). Typical pricing ranges from €10 for seminars to €250 for premium training camps. The organization relies heavily on institutional support from Région Hauts-de-France, Communauté d'Agglomération du Boulonnais, Ville de Wimereux, and Agence nationale du Sport, alongside commercial partner Palchem. Athletes are recruited through structured selection days and a network of partner sailing clubs across the region.

Name

VOILE PERFORMANCE

Legal name

VOILE PERFORMANCE

Website

https://voile-performance.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

VOILE PERFORMANCE is a French non-profit regional training center in Wimereux that develops young windfoil and IQ-Foil sailors through elite (TEAM-FOIL) and development (CER-Avenir) programs, integrating sports training with academic support at Lycée Mariette. It serves youth athletes from Hauts-de-France pursuing national and international sailing competition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sailing Training Services

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Windfoil sailing training
• Youth sailing programs
• Regional sports training
• Athletic foil coaching
• Sailing competition preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Wimereux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees for athletes joining Team-Foil or CER-Avenir programs, with structured adhesion process for 2024-2025 season
2. Training Camps and Stages: Revenue from intensive training camps including foil initiation, windfoil perfectionnement, France Glisse preparation, and Team-Foil preparation programs
3. Educational Seminars: Fee-based seminars covering weather/meteorology, strategy/tactics, foil settings, and sports project management
4. Equipment Rental: Rental of nautical equipment including Semi Rigide boats (SRMN 550 100CHV and VSR 5.8 70CGV) and zodiac trailers to athletes and clubs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

VOILE PERFORMANCE operates a Regional National Training Center in Wimereux, France, delivering windfoil sailing coaching and competition preparation through two structured athlete programs: TEAM-FOIL (elite athletes pursuing national/international and Olympic pathways) and CER-AVENIR (a development pathway for sailors aged 14+ transitioning into foil disciplines). It also sells a public catalog of paid services including foil initiation and perfectionnement stages, French Glisse Championship preparation, tactical/strategy and aero/hydro seminars, preparatory foil classes, and rental of semi-rigid boats and trailers.

Product overview

VOILE PERFORMANCE is a Regional Training Facility (Dispositif Régional d'Entraînement) for sailing and windfoil sports in Hauts-de-France, France. The organization operates two main programs: TEAM-FOIL (the elite youth windfoil team pursuing Olympic pathways and national/international competition) and CER-AVENIR (an entry-level program preparing young sailors ages 14+ for progression to TEAM-FOIL). It offers supplementary public-facing services including foil initiation stages, advanced foil training camps, French championship preparation programs, tactical/strategy seminars, aerodynamic/hydrodynamic training, preparatory foil classes, and equipment rental. The programs are coordinated with Lycée Mariette for school schedule accommodations and include physical preparation, medical follow-up, and competitive scheduling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TEAM FOIL: The main windfoil team of Hauts-de-France region targeting high-level national and international results, aiming for Haut Niveau status and Youth team entries
• CER-Avenir

Products and services

• TEAM-FOIL Main windfoil project of Hauts-de-France focused on achieving high-level national/international status and entering French Youth teams; delivered as a year-round elite training program for selected young athletes.
• CER-AVENIR Development training program for young sailors aged 14+ from Hauts-de-France preparing to enter TEAM-FOIL, focused on foil discipline progression and structured annual training sessions.
• Stage d'initiation au foil Beginner windfoil initiation stage covering fundamentals (takeoff, stabilization, upwind/downwind sailing, gybe and tack) at Wimereux; requires a competition license and equipment not provided.
• Stage perfectionnement foil Advanced windfoil training stage for athletes from initiation level to those aiming for TEAM-FOIL integration, covering technique, strategy, tactics, and competition.
• Préparation Championnat de France Glisse Training program preparing athletes for the French Glisse Championship, including technique refinement, race strategy, competition simulation, and personalized coaching.
• Formation tactique/stratégie Tactical and strategic seminar covering race plan preparation, competitor adaptation, and race rules with tactical play.
• Formation aéro/hydro Aerodynamic and hydrodynamic training covering fundamental theory, reference points and tools, and adjustment impact and relationships.
• Classe préparatoire foil Training blocks for athletes preparing to integrate CER-AVENIR or TEAM-FOIL, with scheduled sessions throughout the year.
• Location matériel nautique Rental of nautical equipment including semi-rigid boats (SRMN 550 100CH, VSR 5.8 70CGV), Zodiac trailers, and windsurf board trailers to athletes and partner clubs via convention with the association president.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5th place French Championship 2024 for Romane Depuydt
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PalchemcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 February 2025Official partner of Voile Performance. Palchem, a chemical solutions company, provides financial support for young athletes, enabling high-level training, project follow-up, and performance research. Partnership emphasizes environmental practices and transmission of sustainable values to young athletes.
• Région Hauts-de-FrancecoreOthersInstitutional partner providing essential support for developing and promoting sailing at high level in the Hauts-de-France region. Enables organization of competitions, training camps, and optimal training conditions.
• Communauté d'agglomération du BoulonnaiscoreOthersInstitutional partner supporting the organization's sailing development initiatives in the Boulonnais agglomeration area.
• Ville de WimereuxcoreOthersCity of Wimereux provides local support and hosts the training center at 2 Boulevard Thiriez.
• Agence nationale du Sport (ANS)coreOthersNational sports agency providing institutional support for elite athlete development programs.
• Lycée MariettecoreOthersEducational partner providing school schedule coordination, academic follow-up with teachers and director meeting quarterly, and specialized program for athletes for nearly 25 years.
• Club Nautique de Wimereux (CNW)minorOthersLocal sailing club providing home club base and hosting national competitions on their waters.
• Various Partner Clubs (CLLA, OGS, YCC, YCB, others)minorOthersNetwork of regional sailing clubs affiliated with Voile Performance athletes including CLLA Armentières, Yacht Club du Calaisis, and others.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Centre Nautique de Wimereux (CNW): Local sailing club in Wimereux that hosts Voile Performance's national competitions and serves as a partner club feeding athletes into the CER-Avenir and Team-Foil pipeline. Comparable because it shares the same geographic catchment and operates adjacent youth sailing programs targeting the same regional talent pool.
• UCPA: France's largest union of outdoor sports centers operating sailing and windsurfing schools nationwide, including dedicated windfoil stages. Directly comparable to Voile Performance because it runs both initiation and progression sailing/foil training programs for youth and adults, often through similar pricing models and partnerships with regional authorities.
• Société des Régates de Carnac: Historic Carnac-based sailing club and school running youth sailing programs along the Brittany coast, including windfoil and IQ-Foil training. Comparable because it is one of France's leading regional sailing training hubs with similar youth-development ambitions, located in a stronger ocean-sailing region than Hauts-de-France.

Others

• Fédération Française de Voile (FFV): The French national sailing federation that oversees the Dispositif Régional d'Entraînement framework under which Voile Performance operates. Included as an ecosystem peer because FFV defines competition calendars, class rules (including IQ-Foil), and institutional funding pathways that directly shape the anchor company's operating model, though FFV itself is not a competitor.

Broad incumbents

• INSEP / Pôle France Voile: France's national elite athlete institute (Institut National du Sport, de l'Expertise et de la Performance), which hosts the Pôle France Voile — the top-tier national sailing training structure. Comparable as the upper-tier training pathway that Voile Performance's Team-Foil athletes aspire to enter; serves a broader national mandate and is more established than the anchor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/voileperformance
• Instagraminstagram.com/voile_performance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/voile-performance

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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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