Marseille and yachting

With 57 kilometres of coast, the city of Marseille offers visitors an immense diversity of attractions; the islands of Riou, Frioul and of Planier, to name just a few. The natural spaces of the city are renowned internationally with the Calanques of Marseille and of Cassis, representative of the wild and natural beauty of the area.

Having been one of the finalists in the contest to become the host city of the 32nd America’s Cup, a title that eventually went to Valencia, Spain, Marseille will be the scene of the first Act in the next America’s Cup story. The Marseille Louis Vuitton Act confirms the city of Marseille as one of the sailing capitals of the Mediterranean.

Open to the Mediterranean, the Phonecean city has exceptional natural characteristics that allow the hosting of prestigious yachting competitions.

Marseille boasts a long and well established history with the sea. There are a large number of Yacht Clubs to promote and continue this tradition, with strong support from the City of Marseille, in developing nautical programmes. The Yacht Clubs have a lot of experience hosting regattas at the local, national and international level.

Cruising sailors enjoy Marseille throughout the year, whilst for racers there are local regattas every weekend with championships throughout the summer and winter.