Water sports and leisure activities Bouches-Du-Rhône

Sailing and Leisure are a group of owners of sailing boats whose key idea is to provide the boat, but also the skipper or train manager in a setting of discovery, sea, boat, nature in its shape leisure sailing. At the beginning of the Old Port, or L'Estaque outings are for all, so that the ones discover marine environment and the others improve or rediscover the touch of bar. On each sailing a skipper makes you share his sea spirit and human warmth and reports combine with joy of surfing. The stopovers and watered moorings of aperitifs and home cooking will take over swimming and savoury by large, relaxation and sun. Throughout the year, in roads of Marseille or coastal cruise, discover the îles du frioul, the blue Coast, the Calanques of Marseille and Cassis, the Green island, Embiez and the beautiful islands of Porquerolles and Port-Cros. Combine with the warm welcome that awaits you: the day will be unforgettable!

Located on the Plage de la Pointe Rouge, 123 Kayak lets you discover the beauties of the Mediterranean Sea by kayak or paddle. With a wide range of offers (hourly or daily passes) and attractive sliding-scale prices, you won't hesitate for a second. The treasures of Marseille's coastline will hold no secrets for you: The Calanques National Park in the direction of Sormiou, or a trip along the Corniche with the possibility of being accompanied by a State-certified instructor for an introductory session in canoeing.

Beauduc beach is a kitesurfer's paradise. It also lends itself to sunbathing, but whether you're a kiteboarder or a sunbather, access to the beach has to be earned. You have to follow a track in very poor condition, which is a bit hard on the shock absorbers, and at the end of the road there's a metal jig that prohibits vehicles from entering the area. Once there, the place is magical and wild, with a popular atmosphere reminiscent of the first paid vacations. One of the most beautiful places in the world! Don't forget your sun protection!

" The land view of the sea "is the (long) sight of this first magazine of Nautourisme, the word found by the writing bears its copyright. Posted in Sète, this real guide for boating and coastal tourism is a beautiful mag on glossy paper that comes every three months, time to wrap up a dream summary. To prepare its cruise, to trace its coastal circuits and its pedestrian promenades, the editorial line follows the canal on board. Reports on the coast along the coasts of France and elsewhere, evocative of port ports and port cities, that one discovers the time of a land trip with a selection of well-felt addresses, particularly in Marseilles… Other more technical sections on the pleasure, such as on board regulations for caboter in the 6 mile (Atlantic, Mediterranean) area, pages environment nature, focus on the history of navigation, on the present of these men and women who take the sea all year, for pleasure. On the Internet site, the coasting blog is packed with news, while the festival and festivals agenda, the small ads, the selection of books and the videos bring new ideas of stopovers and anchorages in pictures.

Located on the banks of the Etang de Berre in Châteauneuf-les-Martigues, 25 minutes from Marseille and Aix-en-Provence, the Nautic Club Médéen offers an ideal setting for water sports enthusiasts. Since 1982, the association has offered a variety of activities supervised by passionate, qualified professionals. Visitors can enjoy water skiing, wakeboarding, wakesurfing/foil, towed buoys, wing foils, sailing, paddling and sea kayaking. The club has the latest equipment to guarantee a quality experience.

This lovely pool located just a few minutes walk from the Pointe-Rouge harbour is the only outdoor pool in town. Open only in the summer for this reason, it is an ideal setting to cool off and allow your children to have fun in complete safety. The pool is ideally located, very close to the sea, which does not spoil the pleasure of going there. The swimming pool has two pools. Accessory dispensers are in place for people who have forgotten a necessary accessory. Take your precautions, the sun is beating down.

Founded in 1990, this school has demonstrated its seriousness and expertise. It is the ideal place to take the plunge when you want to get your boat license. Different options are available: the pleasure boat licence, coastal option, allowing you to sail up to 6 miles from the coast, and the offshore extension allowing you to go further offshore. Registration is as simple as possible within the school. The schedule is then available online. The school, facing the sea, of course has a training boat that will help you get started.

The CNTL Club House is a restaurant located in the heart of Marseille's Vieux Port, offering a magnificent view of the surrounding yachts. Although primarily intended for club members, it also welcomes visiting customers with consistently high quality standards. The restaurant, called "O2Pointus", offers a varied and surprising menu, renewed every month, offering a journey through the flavors of the Mediterranean with a modern touch. The menu will satisfy the most discerning gourmets, who can discover it "day by day". "O2Pointus" also offers turnkey party planning services. The restaurant is open every day for lunch and dinner, and reservations can be made by calling 04.91.33.81.40. The CNTL Club House is a must for sailing enthusiasts and gourmets looking for a unique culinary experience in an exceptional setting.

The pool is part of the «René Magnac» complex belonging to the Marseilles City Hall, which delegates management to DSP (Public service delegation). The swimming pool has extensive opening hours, Saturday and Sunday including, and opens early in the morning! CSPS also organize courses in Gym and others (get information at the swimming pool). A swimming school is also open for children as well as a section swimming with palm trees and a safe and rescue section. Finally, those who wish will be able to pass the BNSSA to the René Magnac complex.

Thanks to Jean-Baptiste, an experienced instructor, you will be able to quickly obtain your "coastal" and/or "inland water" boating license. On the theoretical side, it takes place in a classroom, on the practical side, you will go to the water and the canal near the Musée départemental Arles antique, with a 5.80 m Merry Fisher! The advantage: free and unlimited online tests. It is also possible to take the offshore license which allows you to sail beyond 6 nautical miles from a shelter. On the program: four days to learn how to use nautical charts, the compass...

This is one of the main agencies that organizes almost all the activities possible in the calanches of the National Park, with starting points from Marseille, Cassis and La Ciotat. On the program: all the via cordata, climbing, pendulum jump, guided tour by electric bike from Marseille, stand up paddle and canoe kayak rental in the different creeks, snorkeling in palm hike in La Ciotat and on the Friuli islands.... The site is complete and reservations can be made very easily online. Gift vouchers are available and company seminars can also be organised. A way to discover the creeks dynamically.

Since its foundation in 1984, Port Gardian has been welcoming yachtsmen who sail in the Mediterranean and offers 22 berths for fishermen, 153 berths for rental, 111 for leasing and 84 for passage. Friendly and good-natured atmosphere. Warm welcome at the harbour master's office. The famous church of Les Saintes, 200 m from the quays, has been used for centuries as a bitter for fishermen and boaters. Many services are also available.

The Solari family has designed this magnificent 12 m hybrid boat to help you discover the Calanques in peace and quiet. Traditional cruises are offered all year round, with a special feature in summer: the apéro-baignade. In the calm at the end of the day, swim in the clear blue waters, then share a drink offered by the crew in a convivial atmosphere. The trip lasts two hours before returning to port. A very smart and pleasant outing, and an eco-responsible one at that!

Supervised by a team of state-qualified professionals, "Kayak Cassis" invites you to discover the creeks of the region through half-day to full-day canoeing trips, in places often inaccessible by other means. Raids" on 2 days are also proposed.

After a few dark years, it seems that the Marius Cabassud swimming pool has taken a new start, since a few years. From now on, shorts and pareos are no longer allowed. It is a summer swimming pool with a heated pool of 12.5 x 25 m, a small pool of 10 x 12.5 m and a paddling pool. The pools are surrounded by green areas, as well as picnic areas and a refreshment stand. Sports activities are organised free of charge every afternoon of the week for young people: table tennis, mini-football, volleyball...

Patrick is an outstanding skipper. It will make you discover happiness of a stroll at sea, the beauty of the calanques, the immensity of the sea through swimming, diving and sailing. You can choose between the swim with dolphins in open sea or an exit sport fishing. You can have lunch on board Cobra2: tasting of the sea of course. Patrick also offers a new aquatic hiking: swimming with fins and snorkel in the reserve Carry-le-Rouet. Conviviality guaranteed for one day unforgettable

The FFESSM, Fédération Française d'Études et de Sports Sous-Marins, based in Marseille, is a recognized organization that oversees a multitude of underwater activities. Whether as a leisure activity or in competition, you can practice scuba diving, freediving, underwater archaeology, underwater photo/video, marine biology, underwater field field hockey, fin swimming, underwater orienteering, underwater fishing, underground diving, pool sports diving and target shooting. In short, it offers a wide choice of exciting activities to explore the depths of the sea under expert guidance.

This naturist club, affiliated to the French Federation of Naturism, offers its members various activities, including of course naturism on the beach of Piémançon. But the environmentally friendly association also organises "clean beach" operations twice a year (in season twice a month), tree planting, etc., in addition to various outings, evenings and holidays. All year round (in winter, it's not easy to practice naturism!), the members meet at the Tournesol swimming pool in Arles for an hour of naturism in the warmth!

This municipal swimming pool is located near the Longchamp district, just behind the famous Saint-Charles high school. It is one of the most accessible swimming pools from downtown. It is moderately frequented and it is very pleasant to go there. Various water activities are organized there: lessons, aquagym, baby swimmers... The supervising team is very nice. A 25m pool will allow you to do your laps in 5 lanes. Big plus not negligible, a solarium welcomes the swimmers for even more relaxation. If by any chance you have forgotten an accessory, a vending machine is at your disposal. The hours are convenient and the pool is open on Sundays.

This is the main beach of the town of Marignane. A pleasant 600-metre long beach offering lawns and sand. A supervised swimming area awaits you, as well as numerous facilities such as football and beach volleyball courts. The wind often blows here, making it an ideal playground for kitesurfers, windsurfers and water sports enthusiasts in the broadest sense. It is likely that the place will become a training ground for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The part delivered to the gliding enthusiasts is forbidden to swimming. Fitness area with a dozen devices free of access for the most sporty. A beautiful place to relax.

H2O Paddle is a stand-up paddle school located in Cassis, Provence. The school offers a range of services including stand-up paddle lessons, paddle tours and sunrise and sunset paddle sessions. Lessons are given by a state-qualified professional with a passion for paddling and board sports. He'll guide you along the water, from Marseille to La Ciotat, via the calanques of Cassis. More than just a leisure activity, it's a real immersion in nature that awaits you.

Located in Martigues, Xiphias Big Game Fishing offers big game fishing and tuna fishing charters. You can rent fishing boats and enjoy a unique experience at sea.

Marseille offers many possibilities for water sports enthusiasts. Jet Ski Low Cost is an affordable jet ski and boat rental company. They offer different models of jet-skis, ranging from 120 to 180 horsepower, with rates varying according to rental duration. Jet skis are available for groups of 3, and a license is required for rental. In addition to jet skis, Jet Ski Low Cost also offers boat rentals to discover the calanques from Marseille to La Ciotat. Please note that jet skis are strictly forbidden in the Calanques National Park.