Overview
Founded on 14 March 1883, the Club Nautique de Nice is one of the senior sailing clubs of the Mediterranean: in 1885 it hosted France's first congress on a racing rating rule and founded the Union des Sociétés Nautiques de la Méditerranée. Based on Boulevard Franck-Pilatte below Castle Hill on the Baie des Anges, it offers sailing (catamarans, dinghies, keelboats), rowing and e-foiling, with a sailing school, holiday courses, para-sailing, para-rowing and adapted swimming. Its international Star regatta, sailed every year between Christmas and New Year since 1955, is a world reference for the class.
- Founded
- 1883
- info@cnnice.fr
- Phone
- +33 4 93 89 39 78
- Registry code
- 782615934
On the water with VesselSOS
- Family see you from shoreA live link in any browser – they don’t need the app.
- One tap to the right rescue centreHere CROSS Méditerranée – the app switches centre as you move, with your position and call script even without signal.
- Return-time checkIf you’re not back in time, your people know.
- Shared hazard mapRocks, nets and other hazards reported by other boaters.
Regattas and series
Run or hosted by the club, per the club website. Dates and notices are on the club site.
- Nice International Star RegattaStar regatta between Christmas and New Year since 1955; 27–30 December 2026
- Régate de Noël – Nice Christmas Regattayear-end regatta (66th edition in 2023)
Live map, a start clock on every phone and results — when the club runs a race on VesselSOS Racing, it shows up here. Racing is a pilot with clubs for the 2027 season.
No race running right nowSee VesselSOS RacingSailing school and courses
Boat classes
History and achievements
- 1883The society is founded on 14 March
- 1885First congress in France on a racing rating rule (eleven clubs); founds the Union des Sociétés Nautiques de la Méditerranée
- 1894First rowing boathouse on the harbour, Quai de la Santé; 48 yachts fly the club burgee
- 1898276 members and 118 yachts; merger with the society La Voile (1886)
- 1899First motorboat races in the Mediterranean
- 1955First Nice International Star Regatta
Location
- Position
- 43°41.53′ N 7°17.40′ E
43.69222, 7.29001 - Address
- 50 boulevard Franck Pilatte
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Sailing school, Holiday courses, Recreational rowing, Competitive rowing and Rowing touring.
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: CROSS Méditerranée 196. Or call 112. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.
When was Club Nautique de Nice founded?
In 1883.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: Nice International Star Regatta and Régate de Noël – Nice Christmas Regatta.