Boat
Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) is the largest body of water in Western Europe by surface, and boating is an integral part of life for many residents. The lake supports everything from the daily CGN passenger fleet (the company operating the famous Belle Époque steamers between Geneva, Lausanne, Évian, and the smaller lakeside towns) to private sailing, motorboats, and the regattas hosted by the Société Nautique de Genève and other clubs.
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Moby-Dick Versoix Sàrl
Moby-Dick Versoix Sàrl offers boat rentals from the Vieux-Port area in Versoix, on the northern lakeside of Geneva. It provides access to boats for recreational use on Lake Geneva.
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Chantier naval de Corsier-Port SA Corsier
Chantier naval de Corsier-Port SA Chantier naval de Corsier-Port SA, founded in 1909, is the oldest boatyard in French-speaking Switzerland. Located in Corsier-Port on Lake Geneva, it provides boat sales, maintenance, repairs and related nautical services, including authorised support for certain premium boat brands.
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MW Matelotage Meinier
MW Matelotage MW Matelotage is a specialist in boat rigging, cordage and nautical equipment, located in Meinier near Lake Geneva. It provides products and services for boat owners and sailors, with a focus on professional rigging solutions.
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Trans Eaux-Viviens Trans Eaux-Viviens offers boat rentals at the Jardin Anglais in central Geneva. It provides access to small boats for visitors and residents wishing to enjoy Lake Geneva from the water.
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North Sails Suisse North Sails Suisse, also known as Voiles Phi SA, is the Swiss branch of North Sails, the world’s leading sailmaker. Based in Satigny, the company has been operating since 1977 and specialises in the production, repair and optimisation of sails as well as deck and sail plan consulting for cruising and racing boats.
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Boats and lake navigation in Geneva
Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) is the largest body of water in Western Europe by surface, and boating is an integral part of life for many residents. The lake supports everything from the daily CGN passenger fleet (the company operating the famous Belle Époque steamers between Geneva, Lausanne, Évian, and the smaller lakeside towns) to private sailing, motorboats, and the regattas hosted by the Société Nautique de Genève and other clubs.
For residents and visitors, this section covers boat rentals and charters for day excursions, sailing schools and instruction, boatyards and chandlers for moorings and maintenance, and operators offering scheduled lake cruises. Permits for motorboats above a certain power require a Swiss boat licence; sailing boats follow separate rules.