Sailing Lorraine

Affiliated with the French Sailing Federation, the sports association Gérardmer Veil offers an initiation and development to this sport, individually or in groups, in leisure or in competition. A small beach, two pontoons, everything has been designed to facilitate the boat. You have the choice between several formulas: by day, week, as a package or internship. There are different types of boats: catamaran, windsurfing, optimist and dinghy. Navigating the lake of Gérardmer is a real pleasure. Its surface area of over 115 ha and its environment offer ideal conditions adapted to all levels. All you have to do is throw yourself into the water!

The leisure center introduces you to a wide range of water sports: catamarans, windsurfers, funboards, canoes and solo paddles are all available for hire. And don't forget the latest addition: a giant paddle for 10 people! Private lessons are also available, as are group courses from April to October, by reservation only. All supervised by friendly, qualified staff. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned freshwater sailor, there's something for everyone at the Centre Nautique de la Madine.

This base is dedicated to sailing and wind sports. Diving and other underwater sports are also practiced here. It's an offshoot and spot of ACAL, the Aquatic Club d'Alsace et de Lorraine, best known for wingfoil. The base remains open as long as weather conditions permit. The large clubhouse room is at your disposal for changing, sheltered from the wind and rain. If you're not yet a member of ACAL but would like to join the team, you can sign up on site.