Brittany's expertise in sailing race and shipbuilding is an undeniable asset in making the region a key player in the windship industry.

The region's geography is well-suited to the development of maritime sailing transport, and it boasts a strong pool of skills in the sector. A number of companies and projects are already underway, shipping lines already exist, and many players in the shipbuilding and logistics sectors are keen to get involved in maritime sailing transport.

As a major contributor to France's leadership in maritime sailing transport, the Brittany region boasts a number of pure players in the sector: Zéphyr & Borée, VPLP, Wisamo, Grain de Sail, Solid Sail Mast Factory, Iliens and Sailcoop are among the first companies to launch projects revolutionizing shipping. The industry is very dynamic, and new innovative projects and startups such as Cormoran and Arimtek are appearing regularly.