Team building on the water: when the sea becomes an engine of cohesion

Looking for an original activity for your company? Nautical team-building is a sea outing that combines kayaking, regattas, yachting and relaxation. Whether you're a small group or a hundred participants, we organize nautical seminars on the Atlantic coast, in Provence or on the Côte d'Azur, from Marseille to Nice, as far as Monaco and even Arcachon. Every boat, be it a sailboat, RIB or yacht, becomes the stage for a collective challenge, an incentive adventure or a sporting challenge.

Our events agency designs fun, tailor-made programs: sea courses, team races, group activities or lake experiences. You'll enjoy a bath of energy, a beautiful day out and the safety guaranteed by our skippers and partners. The organization is turnkey: from the offer to the quote, from the seminar center to the choice of location, everything is thought out for your employees.

By choosing SOP Events, you give meaning to your event, strengthening team cohesion and trust between each crew. It's an exceptional experience, a collective achievement that leaves a memorable impression and meets the needs of the most demanding customers.

Sailing regatta in the Mediterranean at sunset, a few sailboats competing in a race.

Why choose nautical team building?

A nautical team-building activity offers incomparable added value for your teams. Unlike other activities, it combines adventure, discovery and self-improvement.

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A natural setting that promotes relaxation and well-being

Get out of the office, breathe in the sea air, feel the breeze on your face: that's what nautical team building is all about. Away from the daily grind, your employees reconnect not only with nature, but also with themselves.

Develop communication and trust between employees

On the water, communication is essential. Whether coordinating the movements of a kayak, maneuvering a sail or moving forward on a giant paddle, your teams need to learn to trust each other.

Stimulate motivation and creativity through collective challenge

Nautical challenges stimulate creativity and motivation. They push each individual to go beyond his or her limits, while relying on the strength of the group.

What nautical team-building activities should you choose?

Wondering which water sports activities are best suited to your next team building event?

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Sailing regattas

The spirit of competition combined with collaboration.

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Sailboat and yacht trips

Ideal for an upscale coastal experience.

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Kayak, paddle and water activities

Perfect for developing synchronization and mutual support.

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Treasure hunts at sea

An original activity to stimulate creativity.

Nautical incentive seminar

Combiningcorporate organization and group leisure activities.

👉 In short, nautical team building is an ideal seminar idea for strengthening team cohesion while offering a relaxing and inspiring setting.

How do you organize a nautical team-building event?

Setting up a nautical team building event involves several stages. At SOP Events, we simplify your role as organizer by taking charge of the entire process.

  • Organization and choice of location: we select the best destinations for you - from Morbihan in Brittany to the creeks of Marseille, from Nice to Monaco.

  • Proposal and quotation: each project receives a personalized proposal and quotation adapted to your budget and the number of participants.

  • Activity selection: depending on your objectives (cohesion, challenge, relaxation), we'll guide you towards a regatta, group kayaking or a motorized activity.

  • Services included: transport, catering, supervision and entertainment.

🎯 Our advice: for an original and unique event, it's best to entrust theorganization of your nautical seminar to a specialized agency like SOP Events.

Our nautical or sports team building ideas

Where can you organize a gastronomic team-building event?

On your premises

Ephemeral workshop, mobile chef, cocktails prepared live.

In a specialized facility

Cooking workshops, private restaurants, hotel schools.

Outdoor or unusual setting

Markets, vineyards, foodtrucks.

What are the advantages of nautical team building?

A nautical team building allows you to :

  • Strengthen cohesion and thespirit of collaboration.

  • Create a collective dynamic by sharing a memorable moment.

  • Experience an extraordinary discovery, a collective pleasure and a lasting memory.

  • Develop communication, trust,listening skills and teamwork.

  • Offer every company stake holder a high value-added experience.

👉 It's an ideal format for transforming a simple moment of relaxation into a powerful lever for cohesion.

People kayaking.

What kind of nautical challenges are on offer?

The nautical challenges offered by SOP Events take different forms, all adapted to the needs of companies.

  • Sports challenge: sailing regatta, relay race or water Olympics.

  • Water jousting: an original activity inspired by regional traditions.

  • Kayak and paddle: perfect for cooperation and synchronization.

  • Water skiing and towed buoys: adrenalin and laughter guaranteed.

  • Team boat building (dragon boats or rafts): creative and collaborative spirit.

  • Multi-parcours nautiques: a series ofsporting events andgroup activities.

Each nautical challenge combines competition, team spirit and fun.

Where do nautical team-building events take place?

We offer a wide range of destinations to suit your location and expectations.

  • On the Atlantic coast: Brittany, Morbihan, Normandy, Golfe du Morbihan.

  • Provence and the Mediterranean: Marseille, Nice, Monaco, creeks and idyllic beaches.

  • Around theocean and lakes: Arcachon, Bordeaux, Vannes, but also outings close to Paris.

  • On islands and coasts: Balearic Islands, Côte d'Azur, Corsica.

  • More intimate excursions: sea outings, nautical excursions, beachside seminars.

👉 Whether you're a company from Toulouse, Paris or Bordeaux, we organize your nautical team building on the sea, a lake, an island or a coast adapted to your needs.

🌍 Eco-responsible and sustainable nautical team building

It's an approach that's still rare, but one that we're keen to promote at SOP Events.

Activities based on sailing and non-motorized sports

Reduce your carbon footprint while enjoying the benefits of water.

Raising awareness of ocean and coastal protection

Organizing team building around ecological themes gives meaning to your event.

Partnerships with local associations

Why not combine nautical activities with eco-responsible actions, such as a collective beach clean-up?

FAQ - Frequently asked questions about team building on the water

What nautical team-building activities should you choose?

We offer a wide range of nautical activities: regattas, kayaking, paddleboarding, yachting on the coast, or incentive seminars at sea. Each activity is an original idea to strengthen your team 's cohesion and offer your company a successful organization.

Simply define your objectives, choose the location (Brittany, Morbihan, Marseille, Nice, Monaco), and leave the set-up to us. We'll send you a clear proposal, a detailed estimate and coordinate all the services for your seminar.

The benefits are many: strengthening cohesion, developingteam spirit, stimulating collaboration, creating a memorable souvenir and a moment of relaxation that encourages collective communication andlistening.

Among the most popular: regattas, water Olympics, relay races, kayaking, paddling, water skiing, towed buoys, water jousting and team boat building.

Our nautical team buildings take place in Brittany (Morbihan, Vannes), Normandy, Provence (Marseille, Calanques), on the Atlantic coast(Arcachon, Bordeaux), but also on the Mediterranean coast(Nice, Monaco) and in Spain.

Nautical equipment includes: RIB boat, catamaran, sailboat, zodiac, skipper supervision, all navigation and safety equipment, as well as boats such as paddles and kayaks.