Overview
The Société des Régates de Caen-Ouistreham is the cruising and keelboat-racing club of Ouistreham harbour, at the seaward end of the Caen canal on the Bay of the Seine. It runs a keelboat sailing school on J/80s, training sessions and talks, club regattas and cruising rallies, plus a radio-controlled sailing section in Micro Magic and DF95. Its calendar includes the Grand Prix de Ouistreham Riva-Bella in autumn, the Coupe du Beaujolais in November, the Christmas Cup in December and the 100 milles de la Baie de Seine offshore race. FFVoile licences are issued through the club.
- Federation
- Fédération Française de Voile
- Phone
- +33 2 31 96 13 30
- Registry code
- 780754255
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 Jobourg – 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.
- Grand Prix de Ouistreham Riva-Bella17 October 2026
- Coupe du Beaujolais21–22 November 2026
- Christmas Cup5 December 2026
- Les 100 milles de la Baie de Seine100-mile offshore race, 26 June 2027
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.
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Boat classes
Home harbour & location
- Position
- 49°16.67′ N 0°14.90′ W
49.27776, -0.24839 - Address
- Esplanade Éric Tabarly
- Radio
- VHF 9
emergency VHF 16 · DSC 70
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: J/80 keelboat sailing school, Training and talks and RC sailing (Micro Magic, DF95).
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: CROSS Jobourg 196. Or call 112. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: Grand Prix de Ouistreham Riva-Bella, Coupe du Beaujolais, Christmas Cup and Les 100 milles de la Baie de Seine.