Overview
Founded in 1867, the Société Nautique d'Ajaccio describes itself as Corsica's oldest sailing club and one of the senior clubs in France. Affiliated to FFVoile, it gets Ajaccio sailing all year and in the school holidays, from first lessons to racing, in dinghies (Optimist, Open Skiff, RS Feva, ILCA) and catamarans (New Cat F1, Hobie Cat 16), with training and regattas in the Gulf of Ajaccio. Courses can be booked online.
- Founded
- 1867
- Federation
- Fédération Française de Voile
- Phone
- +33 4 95 21 40 43
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 Corse – 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
- 1867The Société Nautique d'Ajaccio is founded
Location
- Position
- 41°55.06′ N 8°44.41′ E
41.91765, 8.74020
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Year-round sailing, School-holiday courses and Training.
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: CROSS Corse 196. Or call 112. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.
When was Société Nautique d'Ajaccio founded?
In 1867.