Overview
Founded on 19 April 1883 and recognised by the Yacht Club de France as early as 1886, the Société des Régates de Douarnenez is based in Tréboul marina at the head of Douarnenez bay. Affiliated to FFVoile, it is organised into hubs: dinghies (Optimist, ILCA, Europe, RS Feva), Dragon, classic yachts and board sports (windsurf, kite). With its fleet of support boats and trained volunteers it runs local to international regattas in the bay all year, from the Brittany dinghy championship to the Douarnenez Dragon Grand Prix, the ILCA Atlantic championship and the 505 and Fireball Grand Prix.
- Founded
- 1883
- Federation
- Fédération Française de Voile
- Phone
- +33 2 98 74 36 84
- Registry code
- 408375012
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 Corsen – 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.
- Douarnenez Dragon Grand Prixinternational Dragon Grand Prix, 5–8 May 2027
- Grand Prix 505 & Fireball505 and Fireball Grand Prix, 23–25 April 2027
- Championnat Atlantique ILCAILCA Atlantic coast championship, 20–21 February 2027
- Championnat de Bretagne de voile légère14–15 November 2026
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
- 1883Founded on 19 April; statutes filed the next day, authorised on 7 May
- 1886Recognised by the Yacht Club de France, with a grant and a burgee modelled on the YCF's
Location
- Position
- 48°5.88′ N 4°20.41′ W
48.09800, -4.34013 - Address
- 59 quai de l'Yser
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Dinghy sailing school.
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: CROSS Corsen 196. Or call 112. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.
When was Société des Régates de Douarnenez founded?
In 1883.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: Douarnenez Dragon Grand Prix, Grand Prix 505 & Fireball, Championnat Atlantique ILCA and Championnat de Bretagne de voile légère.