Yearbook of French Nautical Societies – Atlantic

Directory of Atlantic Nautical Societies: France’s Atlantic coast is rich in maritime and nautical activities, thanks to its marinas, coastal sailing areas and unique natural spaces. To supervise and promote these activities, a large number of Nautical Societies (or Clubs Nautiques) are spread along the Atlantic coast. These structures are essential to the development of water sports and leisure activities such as sailing, diving, kayaking and sport fishing.

A Nautical Society is an association or club dedicated to promoting nautical activities among its members. It can offer a variety of services, such as sailing instruction, event organization, services to sailors, and sharing and exchange within the nautical community.

These clubs offer facilities and technical assistance, as well as networks of sea and sailing enthusiasts, and help develop a maritime and sporting culture for all!

Annuaire des Sociétés Nautiques de l’Atlantique* (Directory of Atlantic Nautical Societies)

1. Loire-Atlantique (44)

• Loire-Atlantique Nautisme
  Main activity: Promotion and development of nautical activities.
  Location: Loire-Atlantique.
  Services: Federates local nautical clubs, organizes events for the general public and raises awareness of nautical activities.
• SNA (Sécurité Nautique Atlantique)
  Main activity: Assistance and safety at sea.
  Location: Nantes.
  Services: Assistance for yachtsmen and sailors, safety at sea training.
• Club Nautique de Pornic
  Main activity: Sailing, regattas.
  Location: Pornic.
  Services: Sailing lessons, regatta organization, nautical activities for young people and adults.
• SNSP (Société Nationale des Sauveteurs en Mer de Pornichet)
  Main activity: Sea rescue and training.
  Location: Pornichet.
  Services: Sea assistance, first aid training.

2. Vendée (85)

• Groupe Beneteau
  Main activity: Shipbuilding.
  Location: Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie.
  Services: Construction of pleasure boats, sailboats and yachts.
• Yacht Club des Sables d’Olonne (YCSO)
  Main activity: Sailing, regattas.
  Location: Les Sables-d’Olonne.
  Services: Organization of nautical competitions, sailing courses, navigation training.

3. Morbihan (56)

• Société Nautique de Locmariaquer (SNL)
  Main activity: Sailing and pleasure boating.
  Location: Locmariaquer.
  Services: Sailing lessons, training courses, regatta organization, access to port facilities.
• SNT (Société Nautique de la Trinité-sur-Mer)
  Main activity: Regattas, sailing competitions.
  Location: La Trinité-sur-Mer.
  Services: Organization of renowned regattas, sailing training and navigation.

4. Gironde (33)

• Cercle de la Voile d’Arcachon (CVA)
  Main activity: Sailing, cruising.
  Location: Arcachon.
  Services: Regattas, sailing courses, access to facilities for yachtsmen.

5. Landes (40)

• Center Nautique Biscarrosse Olympique (CNBO)
  Main activity: Sailing, kitesurfing.
  Location: Biscarrosse.
  Services: Sailing lessons, beginner and advanced courses, organization of local competitions.

6. Pyrénées-Atlantiques (64)

• Yacht Club Basque
  Main activity: Yachting, regattas.
  Location: Ciboure.
  Services: Organization of regattas, coastal cruises, sailing courses.

*This list is not exhaustive, so please let us know if there are any companies we haven’t included!

Joining a nautical company on the Atlantic coast is not only a way to perfect your skills at sea, but also an opportunity to share experiences with other enthusiasts in the sector.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced sailor, the Atlantic yacht clubs are here to accompany you on your adventures at sea!

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