From La Rochelle to the world
Strengthening our partnership with La Rochelle Nautique
Sevenstar is proud to deepen its collaboration with La Rochelle Nautique, a leading sailing club in France. As part of our commitment to supporting the yachting community, we actively partner with prestigious clubs and associations such as Cap Martinique, Transquadra, Transat Paprec, and Rallye des Iles du Soleil. Additionally, we are sponsors of Yacht Club de France (Paris) and La Rochelle Nautique, reinforcing our dedication to facilitating yacht transport for their fleets and enhancing the sport of sailing.
Why La Rochelle? The ultimate sailing hub!
La Rochelle is more than just a transport hub; it is one of the world’s most important sailing centers. La Rochelle Nautique unites all local sailing associations and plays a key role in fostering both recreational and competitive sailing. Positioned along the Atlantic coast, La Rochelle serves as the starting point for many major French sailing races.
The region boasts exceptional sailing conditions, with a warmer climate and calmer waters compared to the northern Atlantic coast. Sailors can easily access the picturesque Île d’Oléron and Île de Ré, both offering excellent cruising opportunities within a short distance.
Moreover, La Rochelle is the largest sailing yacht hub in the world, with 70% of all sailing yachts produced within a 150 km radius. The marina, Europe’s largest, hosts an incredible 4,800 masts, and the region is home to an extensive network of shipyards, suppliers, and marine service providers.
Expanding yacht transport services from La Rochelle
Sevenstar has established itself as the leading yacht transport provider for the French multihull market, shipping numerous catamarans annually from La Rochelle to the U.S. East Coast. This strategic focus has reinforced La Rochelle’s position as the number one export gateway for yacht transport, handling hundreds of boats per year with over 15 scheduled port calls.
To meet the growing demands of yacht owners, brokers, and charter companies, including Dream Yacht Charter and Navigare, Sevenstar continues to expand its services. From March to September, we offer four confirmed sailings from La Rochelle to the Mediterranean, connecting key yachting hubs from Gibraltar to Istanbul, with stops in Palma de Mallorca, the French Riviera, Italy, the Adriatic, Greece, and Turkey. Additionally, we provide monthly departures from La Rochelle to the USA East Coast and the Caribbean, reaching major destinations such as Baltimore, Palm Beach, St. Thomas, and Le Marin.
New route: La Rochelle to Guadeloupe – The perfect Caribbean destination
One of our most exciting developments is the launch of a new direct transport route from La Rochelle to Guadeloupe (Pointe-à-Pitre). This service offers reliable, fast, and competitively priced yacht transport, opening up seamless access to one of the Caribbean’s most vibrant sailing hubs.
Guadeloupe is a dream destination for sailors, offering a stunning mix of turquoise waters, lush tropical landscapes, and a rich French-Caribbean culture. Pointe-à-Pitre, the main port and yachting center, provides world-class marina facilities and serves as a strategic base for exploring nearby islands such as Marie-Galante, Les Saintes, and Dominica. With consistent trade winds and excellent cruising grounds, this region is a paradise for yacht owners, charter companies, and racers alike. Whether you're looking for competitive offshore racing or laid-back island-hopping, Guadeloupe is the gateway to unforgettable sailing experiences.
A growing presence in La Rochelle
To support these expanded operations, Sevenstar has reinforced its infrastructure in La Rochelle. Our new office, strategically located in the heart of La Pallice commercial harbor, provides direct oversight of the docks. From March onward, we will operate from our dedicated 5,000-square-meter storage facility and 30-meter berth, ensuring streamlined logistics comprehensive onshore services, and ample docking space for on-float storage. With our growing team, including Matthieu, Elodie, and Maël, we are ready to assist clients with all their yacht transport needs.
Set sail with Sevenstar
With our expanded presence in La Rochelle, enhanced transport routes, and strong partnerships within the yachting community, Sevenstar is dedicated to making yacht relocation easier, more efficient, and more accessible than ever before. Whether you're a yacht owner, racer, or charter operator, we are here to support your sailing journey.
For more information or to book your yacht transport, contact our team in France today!