Overview
Long known as the Société des régates de Pornic, the Club Nautique de Pornic sails from the Noëveillard watersports base, opened on 6 August 1996 behind the harbour office. Affiliated to the French sailing and rowing federations, it welcomes sailors from 7 to 77 and beyond, for fun or racing: Optimist, ILCA, windsurfing, catamarans, keelboats (J80, skipper course on a J120), sea kayaking and a volunteer-run rowing section. Weekly courses in summer and school holidays, private lessons, rentals, school sailing and inclusive sailing aboard an accessible Kaïdoz 31.
- Phone
- +33 2 40 82 34 72
- Registry code
- 786034181
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 Étel – 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.
Racing
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
- 1996Noëveillard municipal watersports centre opened on 6 August, after a long history as the Société des régates de Pornic
Home harbour & location
- Position
- 47°6.63′ N 2°6.66′ W
47.11051, -2.11104 - Address
- Base nautique de la Noëveillard, port de plaisance (derrière la capitainerie)
- Radio
- VHF 9
emergency VHF 16 · DSC 70
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Summer courses, J120 skipper course, Private lessons, Rowing and Sea kayaking.
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: CROSS Étel 196. Or call 112. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.