Yacht Club De Dinard

Primary Activity

The club focuses on the promotion and practice of yachting and recreational sailing. It organizes regattas, cruises, and nautical social activities and is affiliated with the Yacht Club de France. More information can be found on the club's website.

History

Founded in 1928 as the Club Nautique de la Rance, the club was later renamed Yacht‑Club de Dinard. The clubhouse was built in 1932 by architect Yves Hémar. The club has a long history of organizing major regional and international events, including the Cowes–Dinard and Dinard–Bréhat races. The club's school activities evolved into the separate association Dinard Nautique in the 2000s, but the Yacht Club de Dinard remains an active association of sailors and volunteers. For a detailed history, visit here.

Boatyard Facilities

The club provides a slipway and a private launching crane for member use. Technical installations and equipment are overseen by the club's technical commission, and parking is available on the port or nearby. More details can be found on the club's services page.

Moorings and Anchorage

The club manages 23 moorings equipped with main chains and buoyed moorings in collaboration with Port Alain Colas. Moorings are allocated annually and are subject to written application and rules. Members must justify boat ownership, as outlined in the club's regulations here.

Clubhouse Features

The Art-deco Clubhouse, built in 1932, features a members' salon and bar overlooking the Baie du Prieuré. The salon can be privatized for events and has a capacity of approximately 35 people. Access to the club premises is restricted to members and invited guests, with specific rules set in the internal regulations. The club's allied status with the Yacht Club de France provides members reciprocal access to YCF salons. For more information, visit here.

Training

The club issues FFVoile licences and supports training, initiation, and progression through organized training sessions via its Commission Sportive. The statutes promote the development of a sailing school, and the club links to the local École de Voile (Dinard Nautique) for sailing instruction. More details can be found on the club's training page.

Racing

The club maintains an annual race program and organizes numerous regattas and championships, including the Championnat de Printemps (Flying Fifteen), Cardinales d’Émeraude, and Les 100 Milles et Une Nuit (Trophée Audi). The club publishes notices of race, instructions, and results, which can be accessed on their racing page.

Cruising

The club's statutes and history record the organization of cruises and rallies. Historically, the club has been active in organizing cruise events, such as Dinard–Bréhat and Cowes–Dinard relaunch. Currently, the club supports crew matching via a 'bourse des équipiers'. For more information, visit here.

Social Activities

The club has an active social program that includes a conference cycle titled 'Les Mardis de la Mer' from October to March, commemorative events, member outings, and a volunteer-run club boutique. The members' salon can be privatized for events, and various convivial activities are organized for members. More details can be found on the club's website.

Dress Code

Members are required to maintain a correct and neat attire, which may be informal as per the club's regulations. For specific details, refer to the club's dress code regulations.

Seasonal Operation

The association operates year-round. The secretariat provides summer opening hours from 10:00 to 13:00, while the club's major sporting programs and events are concentrated during the spring, summer, and autumn seasons. For more information, visit the club's contact page.