Yacht Club de Carnac

What Yacht Club de Carnac does

Yacht Club de Carnac (YCC) is a non-profit sailing school and nautical club founded in 1960 and headquartered at Port en Dro in Carnac, Morbihan, Brittany. It operates one of Europe's largest nautical bases on the Baie de Quiberon, providing multi-discipline water-sports instruction (dinghy, catamaran, windsurf, wing foil, windfoil, stand-up paddle, kayak, rowing, and scuba diving) for children from age 4 through adult competitive sailors. The club holds official École Française de Voile certification from the Fédération Française de Voile and has been named Best French Sailing School twice (1992 and 2018), currently ranking third nationally.

Its core operating model combines fee-for-service sailing stages (€210–€330 per week depending on age and discipline), equipment rental via the Point Location (€80–€150/day, open April–October), annual EDS memberships in Sport Loisir and Competition tracks, FFVoile federation licence sales, boat berth rental (26 berths), coastal licence training (Permis côtier from €410), regatta organisation (Eurocat in its 38th edition, two 2026 World Championships, Techno Windfoil Challenge U15), and on-site retail. The instruction fleet spans 200+ modern craft across RS, Topaz, Optimist, and Tahé Techno Windfoil lines.

YCC generates go-to-market reach through event-driven and community-led channels — its regattas and the Village Sport & Environnement attract 30,000+ visitors annually and drive significant earned media. Distribution is augmented by an online booking platform (yccarnac.ouiresa.fr), a partner accommodation network of 15+ hotels and tourism operators, and FFVoile federation referrals. Operationally, the club runs with a small core team (8 permanent staff reported, plus 30 seasonal instructors, 2 apprentices, 30 referees, and 980 annual volunteer involvement actions), reflecting a community-supported association structure rather than a venture-scale employer.

Name

Yacht Club de Carnac

Legal name

Yacht Club de Carnac

Website

https://yccarnac.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Yacht Club de Carnac is a non-profit French sailing school and nautical club in Carnac, Brittany, offering multi-discipline instruction, equipment rental, annual memberships, and international regatta hosting from a Baie de Quiberon base serving children, families, tourists, and competitive sailors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sailing school and nautical club services

NAICS

Marinas (713930)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Sailing school
• Nautical club
• Boat rental services
• Sailing instruction
• Regatta organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Carnac

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sailing course and stage fees: Week-long and short sailing courses (stages) for children (from 4 years), teenagers, and adults across multiple disciplines (dériveur, catamaran, planche à voile, windfoil, wing foil). Prices range from €210 to €330 per stage depending on duration and support type.
2. Equipment rental (Point Location): Boat and equipment rental service open April to October. Rental of boats including RS500 (€150/day), catamarans HC15/RS16/HCmax (€150/day), windsurf T.Bic293 (€80/day), Windsurfer (€150/day), and wetsuits (€5/day).
3. Annual membership (Cotisation): Annual club membership for year-round sailing in EDS Sport Loisir (leisure) or EDS Competition programs. Annual memberships include licence FFVoile and access to member discounts from partner businesses.
4. Licence FFVoile: Annual FFVoile federation licence sold to members and sailors. 2026 prices: Licence Club Adulte €72, Licence Club Jeune €33, Passeport Voile €14.50, Licence Temporaire 1 jour €30 / 4 jours €55, Pass FFVoile €8.
5. Boat berth rental (Emplacement bateau): Annual berth/slip rental for members' private boats stored at the Carnac nautical base.
6. Regatta entry fees: Registration fees for competitive events including Challenge Kenavo Emberr Dour (€25/day/person for external participants, free for YCC members), Finn Ouest Tour, Eurocat, and other regattas.
7. Coatal licence course (Permis côtier): Coastal boating licence training course offered during school holidays (spring, summer, Toussaint). Price from €410.
8. Retail (Boutique): On-site shop selling sailing equipment, clothing, and souvenirs to complement the sailing school experience.
9. Event sponsorship and Village commercial activity: Village Sport & Environnement at Eurocat generates revenue via exhibitor stands, food trucks, tombolas, and partner activations. Free public event attracting 30,000+ visitors over 3 days.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Yacht Club de Carnac is a non-profit nautical club and École Française de Voile (French Sailing School) offering multi-discipline sailing and water sports instruction (dinghy, catamaran, windsurf, wing foil, windfoil, paddle, kayak, rowing, scuba diving) for children from age 4 through adults. Core commercial offerings include paid sailing stages (one-week courses), annual memberships (EDS Sport Loisir and EDS Competition), equipment rental at the Point Location, coastal licence (Permis côtier) training, instructor certification (CQP Monitorat), boat berth rental, and organization of major international regattas (Eurocat, World Championships DART 18 and ACO Musto Skiff, Techno Windfoil Challenge U15, Finn Ouest Tour).

Product overview

Yacht Club de Carnac is a multi-activity nautical center operating as the École Française de Voile in Carnac, Morbihan, Brittany. It functions as a unified offering of sailing and water sports services rather than a software product. The core portfolio centers on sailing instruction through the École de Voile (for children, teenagers, and adults), supported by the Club des Mouettons youth program for ages 4–8. Year-round sailing membership (Voile à l'année) provides access to EDS Sport Loisir and Club Compétition tracks. Equipment rental and private lessons are delivered through the Point Location, while themed discovery outings, stand-up paddle, rowing (Aviron AVYCC), scuba diving, and corporate team-building expand the offering. The club also organizes regattas (Eurocat, World Championships, Finn Ouest Tour, Techno Windfoil Challenge, and others), offers boat berths, room rental, a boutique, gift cards, and instructor training (CQP Monitorat). A companion RS Sailing branded center, WASZP Academy, and women-specific Easy Sailing program round out the portfolio. The club was awarded 'Best French Sailing School' in 1992 and 2018 by the Fédération Française de Voile and ranks as the 3rd largest sailing school in France.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Stages de voile enfants (Children's Sailing Courses) Week-long and short sailing courses for children from age 4 through age 16, covering Optimist, Bug, catamaran, and windsurf disciplines. Pricing from €210 to €265 per stage depending on discipline and level. Open to beginners and experienced young sailors.
• Stages de voile ados/adultes (Teen and Adult Sailing Courses) Sailing lessons for teenagers and adults of all levels across multiple boat types (dinghy, catamaran, windsurf, multi-support, Habie Max expert catamaran) during summer and school holidays. Pricing from €250 (planche à voile) to €330 (Hobie Max expert).
• Point Location et cours particuliers (Equipment Rental and Private Lessons) Equipment rental and private lessons at the Point Location, open April through October. Rental prices: RS500/HC15 catamaran €150/day, RS16/HCmax €150/day, T.Bic293 windsurf €80/day, Windsurfer €150/day, wetsuit €5/day. Equipment provided; navigants handle rigging.
• Permis côtier (Coastal Boating Licence) Coastal boating licence (Permis Côtier) training programme offered during spring break, summer, and the first week of Toussaint holidays, taught by qualified instructors. Price from €410.
• Voile à l'année (Annual Sailing Membership) Year-round sailing membership for leisure and competitive practice across catamaran, dinghy, and windsurf, including the EDS Sport Loisir (leisure) and EDS Club Compétition programs. EDS Club Sport Loisir Adultes multi-supports €460/year; EDS Planche à voile Saturday €250/year. Includes FFVoile licence and member discounts from partner businesses.
• Club des Mouettons (Youth Beginner Sailing Club) Beginner sailing club for young children ages 4-8, operating exclusively during summer months, introducing the youngest sailors to nautical sports in a fun and safe environment.
• Stand-Up Paddle Stand-up paddleboarding sessions offered as part of the water sports activity portfolio, available through the Point Location.
• Aviron — Sea Rowing (AVYCC) Sea rowing programme (Aviron AVYCC) offered at the club, expanding the range of nautical activities beyond sailing.
• Plongée (Scuba Diving) Scuba diving activities available at the club, providing an additional water sport option for members and visitors.
• Sorties découverte à thème (Themed Discovery Outings) Themed discovery outings organized by the club, offering specialized nautical experiences on specific themes for various skill levels.
• Centre RS Sailing RS Sailing branded sailing center offering instruction and rental on RS brand boats (RS Cat 16, RS Feva, RS500, RS Aero, OpenSkiff), representing a recognized international dinghy and catamaran manufacturer.
• WASZP Academy — Alternative Sailing WASZP Academy program offering foiling sailing experiences as an alternative sailing option for members seeking modern foiling technology.
• Easy Sailing Spécial Femmes (Women-Focused Sailing) Women-focused sailing program designed to encourage and support female participation in sailing with adapted instruction and environment.
• Activités de groupe / Team Building Customized group activities and corporate team-building sessions tailored to client needs, delivered by professional instructors.
• Boutique du YCC On-site club shop selling sailing equipment, clothing, and souvenirs to complement members' sailing gear.
• Régates organisées (Regatta Organization) Regatta organization including multiple events such as Eurocat (38th edition, 2026), World Championship ACO Musto Skiff 2026, World Championship DART 18 July 2026, Open du Morbihan, Challenge Dolmens & Menhirs, Raid des Mégalithes, Finn Ouest Tour, Techno Windfoil Challenge U15, Baie de Quiberon Airline, and others. Registration fees: €25/day/person for external participants for Challenge Kenavo Emberr Dour, free for YCC members.
• Emplacement de bateau (Boat Berth Rental) Boat berth/boat storage space rental service for boat owners at the nautical base (26 berths available).
• Location de salle (Room Rental) Hall/room rental service for events and private gatherings at the club facilities.
• Carte cadeau (Gift Card) Gift card/coupon program allowing purchase of sailing course credits to give as presents.
• Monitorat de voile (CQP) — Sailing Instructor Training Sailing instructor training program (Certificat de Qualification Professionnelle) for individuals seeking to become certified sailing monitors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30,000 visitors welcomed annually (Village Sport & Environnement Eurocat event alone)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Fédération Française de Voile (FFVoile)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial affiliation with FFVoile provides the club's École Française de Voile certification, access to the national competition calendar, instructor training standards, and member licensing infrastructure. This is the club's foundational institutional partnership.
• Ligue Voile BretagnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional sailing league of Brittany that supports club activities, training, and regional competition organization. Works with YCC on youth development and competition pathways.
• Comité Départemental de Voile Morbihan (CDV56)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartmental sailing committee for Morbihan that supports the club's regional competition calendar and development initiatives.
• Conseil régional de BretagneflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional council of Brittany providing institutional funding and support for nautical sports development in the region. Key public funding partner for the Carnac nautical base.
• Ville de CarnacflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipality of Carnac providing land, facilities, and operational support for the nautical base. Core public-sector partner hosting the sailing school infrastructure.
• Conseil départementale du MorbihanflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartmental council providing public funding and institutional support for sports and nautical infrastructure development in Morbihan.
• Alternative SailingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSailing services company offering 10% discount to YCC members/licenciés on their rental services, creating cross-referral between the sailing school and this specialist operator.
• AulonaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner offering 10% discount to all YCC cotisants (paying members), strengthening member loyalty and driving cross-business referrals.
• Escale MarineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal marine equipment retailer offering 12% discount to YCC members, promoting the club through their customer base and providing member benefits.
• TahécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTahé designs and supplies the Techno Windfoil 130, the ideal competitive foil support for young sailors. YCC serves as an RS Sailing Centre and distributes Tahé foil equipment for the Techno Windfoil Challenge U15 event. 40 packs available for rental at the event.
• Centre RS Sailing (RS Sailing Centre)coreTechnology or IntegrationYCC is an official RS Sailing Centre, using RS brand boats (RS Cat 16, RS Feva, RS500, RS Aero, OpenSkiff) and benefiting from RS's equipment support and brand association for quality sailing school standards.
• AQTA (Auray-Quiberon-Terre-Atlantique)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTerritorial development association promoting nautical tourism and activities across the Auray-Quiberon-Atlantic territory, referencing YCC in its tourism offerings.
• IntersportminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSporting goods retailer providing equipment support and/or member discounts for YCC members.
• Surfrider Foundation EuropeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental NGO participating in the Village Sport & Environnement at Eurocat, providing beach clean-up activities, biodiversity discovery sessions, and plastic art installations to raise environmental awareness during regatta events.
• Win Sport SchoolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports school network exhibiting at the Village Sport & Environnement during Eurocat, promoting water sports education and sustainability awareness to the 30,000+ event visitors.
• 727 SailbagsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSailcloth recycling brand creating bags from old sails, exhibiting at Eurocat Village with environmental/sustainability messaging aligned with YCC's Voile Écoresponsable (eco-responsible sailing) program.
• SNSM (Société Nationale de Sauvetage en Mer)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFrench sea rescue charity present at Village Eurocat to educate attendees on maritime safety and sea rescue operations, aligning with YCC's safety-first approach to sailing instruction.
• Partner Hotels (Le Diana, Edenia, Le Churchill, Le Celtique, L'Hippocampe, La Licorne, Camping Le Dolmen, Appart Hôtel Goélia)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNetwork of ~8 partner accommodation providers in Carnac offering preferential rates or referrals to YCC customers, primarily targeting the tourist market for short sailing courses and baptisms.
• Carnac ExpérienceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal tourism promotion organization referencing YCC as a recommended sailing school in its Carnac activity listings.
• LoustiqueswimminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCarnac-based swimming school offering complementary water sports activities and cross-referral to YCC members and families.
• Fédération Française d'AvironminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYCC has a rowing section (Aviron AVYCC) supported by the French Rowing Federation, expanding the club's water sports offering beyond sailing.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Ligue de Voile de Bretagne: Regional sailing league of Brittany that coordinates club activities, training, and competition organization across the same territory. Operates as both a partner and a peer network for similar Brittany-based sailing schools and clubs.
• École de Voile de Port-la-Forêt: One of France's most renowned sailing centers, home to elite Olympic and competitive sailing training in Brittany. Comparable FFVoile-certified sailing school operating in a high-end sailing venue with international competitive activity.

Broad incumbents

• UCPA: Major French outdoor sports association operating dozens of multi-sport centers nationwide, including sailing schools. Broader incumbent offering sailing as one of many activities; comparable on the école de voile and stage model but at much larger scale across multiple regions and sports.
• Fédération Française de Voile (FFVoile): National governing federation for sailing in France that licenses clubs, certifies sailing schools, sanctions regattas, and issues licenses. Functions as YCC's umbrella regulator and primary network partner rather than a direct competitor, but sets the competitive standards YCC must meet.

Others

• Tahé Outdoors: Outdoor water sports equipment manufacturer (windsurf, paddle, foil) that supplies YCC's Techno Windfoil 130 packs. Adjacent ecosystem participant — enables YCC's youth foil strategy through equipment provision rather than competing for instruction customers.
• RS Sailing: International sailing boat and equipment brand whose products form YCC's training fleet (RS Cat 16, RS Feva, RS500, RS Aero, OpenSkiff). Supplier/ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor; YCC is an official RS Sailing Centre.
• SNSM (Société Nationale de Sauvetage en Mer): French sea rescue charity present at YCC events for safety education. Not a commercial peer; relevant as a regulatory/safety adjacency that any French sailing school must coordinate with and showcase in event programming.

Direct peers

• Les Glénans: France's most prestigious sailing school federation, operating multi-site FFVoile-certified schools across France with courses, memberships, and member cruises. Directly mirrors YCC's école de voile + club model, with longer history and broader geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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