La Rochelle Nautique, La Rochelle – regattas, sailing school and…

Overview

La Rochelle Nautique was formed in September 2021 by merging La Rochelle's two big sailing houses: the century-old Société des Régates Rochelaises and the École de Voile Rochelaise. The club sits in the new sailing centre of the Pôle des Minimes, on the edge of Les Minimes marina and La Rochelle Bay. Members sail all year in Optimists, catamarans, windsurfers, wing foils, sportboats and keelboats, from leisure to racing. The club runs the Tour de Ré, the Transgascogne La Rochelle–Gijón, the Gascogne 45/5 that opens the offshore season, J/80 and 29er nationals and the Christmas Cup.

Founded: 2021
Federation: Fédération Française de Voile
Phone: +33 5 46 44 49 20
Registry code: 907590194

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Regattas and series

Run or hosted by the club, per the club website. Dates and notices are on the club site.

Tour de Rérace round the Île de Ré
Transgascogneoffshore race La Rochelle – Gijón – La Rochelle
La Gascogne 45/5the first offshore race of the season
Azores loop2,400 miles La Rochelle – Ponta Delgada and back, in two legs
National J80J/80 national championship in the bay, 8–10 November 2026
Trophée Navigatlantiquekeelboat regatta weekend
Christmas Cupend-of-year keelboat regatta
National 29er29er national championship
505 Europa Cup505 Europa Cup event
F18 European TourF18 European Tour event

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Sailing school and courses

Boat classes

OptimistILCAEurope29er505F18J/80Surprise

History and achievements

1860sThe Société des Régates Rochelaises is born, one of France's oldest racing clubs
2021The SRR and the École de Voile Rochelaise merge into La Rochelle Nautique (association registered on 2 September)
2021The club moves into the new sailing centre built by the city at the Pôle des Minimes

Home harbour & location

Les Minimes Marina, La Rochelle400 guest berths · VHF 9Marina page: prices, services, map →

Position: 46°8.64′ N 1°10.01′ W
46.14399, -1.16683
Address: Pôle des Minimes, 20 avenue Antoine Albeau
Radio: VHF 9
emergency VHF 16 · DSC 70

Frequently asked

Can I learn to sail here?

Yes. The club lists these courses: Sailing school, Holiday courses, Sailing by the ticket, private lessons and rental, Powerboat licence and Sailing instructor qualification (CQP IV).

When was La Rochelle Nautique founded?

In 2021.

Which regattas does the club run?

According to the club website, among others: Tour de Ré, Transgascogne, La Gascogne 45/5 and Azores loop.

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