club de vela puerto de andraitx

What club de vela puerto de andraitx does

Club de Vela Puerto de Andratx (CVPA) is a private non-profit sports club founded in 1968 and headquartered on Avenida Gabriel Roca 27 in Port d'Andratx, Mallorca. It operates a comprehensive nautical and water-sports program spanning five schools — vela ligera (light sailing), piragua (kayaking), escuela de mar (sea school), vela adaptada (adapted sailing for persons with disabilities), and natación (swimming) — alongside marina services including berth reservations (amarres) and dry-dock storage (marina seca). The club organizes and hosts national and international regattas (including events co-sanctioned by the RFEV and Balearic federations), runs a year-round social calendar of signature events (Cena de Gala, La Sardinada, Nit de la Mar), and fields competitive athletes across Optimist, ILCA, Hansa 303, and offshore classes. The revenue model is diversified across recurring annual membership fees, structured school tuition, marina rentals, and event participation, distributed through direct-to-consumer channels (physical facilities, the Pandora Online member portal, and online reservation forms) with no third-party resellers.

The club holds Bandera Azul (Blue Flag) environmental certification from ADEAC for 2024/2025 and 2025, is registered in the Balearic Islands sports entity registry (DC-0082, CIF G07044787), and is governed by a member-elected Junta Directiva, with a new Board elected on January 31, 2026. Operationally it relies on a lean digital footprint (Squarespace website, Instagram, email) and a small coaching staff; no proprietary technology platform or AI systems are disclosed. In late 2025 the club became the focal point of a legal dispute over port-space allocation following a TSJIB ruling that would have substantially reduced its nautical-sport operating area, prompting public mobilization and formal support from the Balearic Sailing and Kayaking Federations and the ACNB. The outcome of this dispute represents the single largest swing factor for the club's medium-term operating capacity, since virtually all of its activities are physically anchored to the Port d'Andratx concession.

Name

club de vela puerto de andraitx

Legal name

CLUB DE VELA PUERTO ANDRATX

Website

https://cvpa.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Club de Vela Puerto de Andratx is a non-profit sailing club founded in 1968 in Port d'Andratx, Mallorca, serving individual members, school students, competitive athletes, and cruisers with sailing, kayaking, swimming, and adapted-sailing programs, plus marina and regatta services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nautical and Sailing Club Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

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

• Sailing club services
• Nautical sports school
• Marina mooring services
• Adapted sailing program
• Regatta organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Port d'Andratx

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual membership fees paid by club members (socios) entitling them to use club facilities, moorings, participate in school programs and social events.
2. Sailing and water sports school fees: Fees for structured courses across sailing (vela ligera), kayaking (piragua), sea school (escuela de mar), adapted sailing (vela adaptada), and swimming.
3. Marina dry dock and mooring services: Revenue from mooring reservations (reserva de amarres) and dry marina services (marina seca) for boat owners.
4. Event hosting and social activities: Revenue from social events such as the Cena de Gala, La Sardinada, and other club-organized gatherings.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Club de Vela Puerto de Andratx is a non-profit private nautical sports club that delivers sailing, kayaking, swimming, and adapted sailing instruction through dedicated schools (Vela Ligera, Piragua, Escuela de Mar, Vela Adaptada, Nataci\u00f3n); provides marina services including berth reservations (Reserva de Amarres) and dry boat storage (Marina Seca); and organizes local, national, and international regattas as well as signature social events (Cena de Gala, La Sardinada, Nit de la Mar, Trofeo Princesa Sof\u00eda Mallorca).

Product overview

Club de Vela Puerto de Andratx is a sailing club founded in 1968 offering a comprehensive portfolio of nautical and water sports services. The club operates as a single unified organization providing sports education (sailing, kayaking, swimming, adapted sailing), marina services (berth reservations, dry marina storage), and organizing regattas and social events. The services are delivered through dedicated schools (Vela Ligera, Piragua, Escuela de Mar, Vela Adaptada, Natación) and marina facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vela Ligera (Light Sailing School) Light sailing instruction for children and beginners, teaching fundamental sailing skills in a controlled environment as part of the club's sports school portfolio.
• Escuela de Piragua (Kayaking School) Kayaking and canoeing instruction offered as part of the club's water sports educational programs, producing competitive results such as the 1\u00aa Copa Balear de Kayak de Mar medals in 2026.
• Escuela de Mar (Sea School) Comprehensive maritime education program covering various water sports and nautical skills, integrating vela ligera, piragua, and adapted sailing programs.
• Vela Adaptada (Adapted Sailing) Sailing programs specifically designed for persons with disabilities, promoting inclusive participation in nautical sports and producing European and World Championship medal-winning athletes in Hansa 303 classes.
• Nataci\u00f3n (Swimming School) Swimming instruction and training programs offered for club members and students as part of the club's water sports portfolio.
• Reserva de Amarres (Berth Reservation) Mooring and berth reservation services for sailing vessels at the club's marina facilities in Port d'Andratx, available to members and boat owners.
• Marina Seca (Dry Marina) Dry storage facilities for boats when not in use, with reservation capabilities available to club members and visiting boat owners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Aina Bauzà, the club's sailor, finished second in the Round Ireland Yacht Race 2026 (704+ miles), competed in the ArMen Race, and prepared for the Route du Rhum 2026 aboard a Class40.
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Real Federación Española de Vela (RFEV)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2026The RFEV co-sanctioned and oversaw the Copa de España Hansa 303 doubles and individual events held at the club in March 2026, marking the first time adapted sailing was incorporated into the official program of the Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca.
• Federación Balear de Vela (FBV)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2026The FBV co-organized the Copa de España Hansa 303 adapted sailing events held at Marina Port d'Andratx in March 2026, under the auspices of the RFEV and as part of the 55 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca.
• Federación Balear de VelacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 November 2025The Balearic Federation of Sailing issued a joint letter of support alongside the Federación Balear de Piragüismo endorsing the labor, sporting, and social work of Club de Vela Puerto de Andratx. This public backing was significant during a period when the club faced a legal dispute over port space allocation.
• Federación Balear de PiragüismocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 November 2025The Federación Balear de Piragüismo issued a joint letter of support with the Vela federation affirming the club's work in both sailing and kayaking, reinforcing the club's standing within the Balearic sports ecosystem.
• ACNB (Asociación de Clubes Náuticos de Baleares)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 October 2025The Association of Nautical Clubs of the Balearic Islands expressed its full support for the club's appeal against a judicial decision that would have significantly reduced its nautical-sport and social operating area in Port d'Andratx. The ACNB positioned the club's situation as a threat to all nautical clubs in the region.
• Club de Mar (Palma)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 31 August 2025Club de Mar Palma is the organizing entity for the XXXI Regata Illes Balears Clàssics, a classic sailing regatta in which Club de Vela Puerto de Andratx participates. The two clubs maintain an active collaborative relationship in regional sailing competition.
• Club Náutico IbizaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 August 2025Club Náutico Ibiza co-hosted the 2026 Campeonato de Baleares de la clase Optimist y Optimist por Equipos, in which the Club de Vela Puerto de Andratx fielded competitors as part of the regional championship circuit.
• Marina Port d'AndratxminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 July 2025Images and videos of sailing school students may be shared with Marina Port d'Andratx under an explicit consent framework detailed in the club's student privacy policy. The marina also serves as the host venue for key events including the Copa de España Hansa 303 doubles and the individual Hansa 303 competition, both part of the 55 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca program.
• Fundación ECOMARminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 July 2025Fundación ECOMAR, led by double Olympic champion Theresa Zabell, conducted a marine cleanup initiative at Cala Egos and the club's breakwater in July 2025. The club serves as a venue partner for the foundation's environmental awareness and ocean conservation activities.
• Royal Prince Albert Yacht Club (RPAYC), Newport, AustraliaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 March 2025The RPAYC hosted the Hansa Class World Championship 2025 in Newport, Australia, at which the club's adapted sailing team competed, representing the club internationally.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Real Club Náutico de Palma: The flagship Palma-based yacht club and direct competitor for Mallorcan sailing members, berth demand, and regatta hosting. Operates a similar membership-plus-marina-plus-school model with comparable sailing and social programming.
• Club de Mar Mallorca: Premium Portixol-based marina and sports club in Palma with comparable berth, school, and member services. Direct competitor for mooring clients and member families across Mallorca.
• Club Nàutic de S'Arenal: Mallorcan yacht club operating the same membership, mooring, and sailing school model along the Bay of Palma. Comparable in scale and target customer base to CVPA.
• Club Náutico de Ibiza: Balearic peer club that co-hosts Optimist championships with CVPA and competes for the same Balearic sailing member base. Same structure: membership, school, marina, regatta organization.
• Club de Mar (Palma): Active collaborative partner of CVPA in regional classic sailing regattas (e.g., XXXI Regata Illes Balears Clàssics). Operates a comparable premium marina and member-based sailing model in Palma.

Broad incumbents

• Real Club Náutico de Valencia: Larger, established Spanish yacht club with broader institutional reach and America's Cup legacy. Competes indirectly for Mediterranean sailing talent and regatta hosting prestige.
• Real Club Náutico de Barcelona: Major Spanish yacht club serving the Catalan sailing community. Larger scale and Olympic legacy make it a comparable incumbent for member programs and competitive sailing.

Regional players

• Yacht Club Costa Smeralda: Elite Italian yacht club in Sardinia with similar Mediterranean high-end sailing, regatta-hosting, and member-event business model. Comparable in positioning though not a direct Spanish-market competitor.
• Club Náutico de Sanxenxo: Galician yacht club operating a comparable membership, school, and marina model focused on competitive sailing (e.g., ILCA and Optimist programs). Useful comp on the Atlantic Spanish coast for school and regatta operations.

Others

• Real Federación Española de Vela (RFEV): National governing body that co-sanctions CVPA's adapted sailing events and oversees competitive pathways. Relevant ecosystem counterparty rather than a direct competitor — useful for understanding regulatory and federation funding dynamics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/cvpuertoandratx/?hl=es
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/club-de-vela-puerto-de-andraitx

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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