Yearbook of French Nautical Societies – Mediterranean

Mediterranean Nautical Societies are associations or clubs dedicated to maritime activities such as sailing, yachting, rowing, diving and many other water sports. They offer a wide range of services for both amateur and professional sailors:

1. Competitions and regattas: They regularly organize local, national and international competitions. These events are an opportunity for sailors to measure themselves against each other and hone their skills.
2. Infrastructure: They provide facilities such as pontoons, slipways, boathouses and storage areas, offering a safe and convenient starting point for sailors.
3. Maintenance and safety: Some companies provide boat maintenance services and contribute to improving local boating safety by monitoring navigation in their area.
4. Community: Being a member of a yachting society means being part of a passionate community, with access to social events, advice and feedback from other sailors.

Directory of nautical societies in the Mediterranean*.

1. Alpes-Maritimes (06)

• Société Nautique de Cannes
  Main activity: Organization of regattas and mooring services.
  Location: Cannes.
  Services: Quality infrastructure for sailing and regattas, mooring for yachtsmen.
• Club Nautique de Nice
  Main activity: Sailing training and organization of competitions.
  Location: Nice.
  Services: Sailing training for all levels, organization of national and international regattas.
• Beaulieu-sur-Mer Yacht Club
  Main activity: Varied nautical activities.
  Location: Beaulieu-sur-Mer.
  Services: Modern facilities, local regattas, diversified nautical activities.

2. Var (83)

• Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez
  Main activity: Organization of prestigious regattas.
  Location: Saint-Tropez.
  Services: Organization of “Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez”, one of the world’s most renowned regattas, hospitality services for yachtsmen.
• Toulo Yacht Clubn
  Main activity: Organization of regattas and sailing training.
  Location: Toulon.
  Services: Sailing courses for beginners and advanced sailors, access to local and national sailing competitions.
• International Yacht Club de Hyères
  Main activity: Regattas and events.
  Location: Hyères.
  Services: Competitor training, organization of international regattas.
• Société Nautique de Bandol (SNB)
  Main activity: Supervision of nautical activities and regattas.
  Location: Bandol.
  Services: Facilities for yachtsmen, organization of nautical events.
• Yacht Club des Sablettes
  Main activity: Mooring services and nautical events.
  Location: La Seyne-sur-Mer.
  Services: Mooring for yachtsmen, regular organization of regattas and other nautical events.

3. Bouches-du-Rhône (13)

• Société Nautique de Marseille
  Main activity: Sailing training and regatta organization.
  Location: Marseille.
  Services: Modern sailing and yachting facilities, nautical competitions, training for sailors of all levels.
• Cercle Nautique et Touristique du Lacydon
  Main activity: Training and organization of nautical events.
  Location: Vieux-Port, Marseille.
  Services: Ideal base for sailing, organization of regattas and nautical events.
• Société Nautique Estaque Mourepiane
  Main activity: Services for yachtsmen and organization of regattas.
  Location: L’Estaque, Marseille.
  Services: Mooring, organization of local events for sailing enthusiasts.
• Yachting Club de la Pointe Rouge
• Main activity: Variety of sailing-related activities, including training and organizing regattas for different levels.
• Location: Pointe Rouge, Marseille.
• Services: Mooring for yachts and boats.

4. Hérault (34)

• Société Nautique de Sète
  Main activity: Organization of regattas and mooring services.
  Location: Sète.
  Services: Infrastructures for yachting and regattas, mooring for yachtsmen.
• Société Nautique du Bassin de Thau (SNBT)
  Main activity: Supervision of nautical activities and organization of events.
  Location: Bassin de Thau.
  Services: Services for yachtsmen and competitors, organization of regattas and nautical events in an exceptional setting.

5. Gard (30)

• Club Nautique de Port-Camargue
  Main activity: Organization of regattas and mooring services.
  Location: Port-Camargue.
  Services: One of Europe’s largest marinas, extensive services for yachtsmen and sailors, nautical events.
• Société Nautique du Grau-du-Roi Port-Camargue
  Main activity: Organization of regattas and management of yachting infrastructures.
  Location: Grau-du-Roi.
  Services: Mooring facilities for yachtsmen, organization of nautical events all year round.

6. Pyrénées-Orientales (66)

• Institut Nautique de Méditerranée (INM)
  Main activity: Navigation training and support.
  Location: Saint-Cyprien and Grau-du-Roi.
  Services: Practical navigation training, maritime safety, courses for all levels.
• Club Nautique du Barcarès
  Main activity: Sailing training and mooring services.
  Location: Le Barcarès.
  Services: Supervision for yachtsmen and sailing enthusiasts, access to modern mooring services, competitions.

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

The Mediterranean nautical societies offer an ideal setting for water sports in a sunny region with a wealth of modern facilities. Whether you’re a beginner or a competitor, these companies offer you the services, support and events you need to sail in optimal conditions. Discover other companies near you, in the Atlantic, the English Channel or the French overseas departments and territories !