Water sports and leisure activities Pays Rochelais

If the Old Port attracts a lot of attention, it is at the Port des Minimes that you will find this boat rental company. From May on, many boats are available for rent. You will benefit from the advice of professional skippers who will be available during your rental.

Everyone can embark on sailing boats to discover Fort Boyard or the island of Ré. Pz Sailing also offers motor boats and an annual subscription.

This aquatic center is the ideal place for all those who love aquatic activities! In winter, take advantage of the sports pool to swim a few laps or the wellness area (sauna, hammam and multi-sensory shower) for a gentle moment. The whole family is welcome, as the center offers many activities accessible from a very young age! In summer, the water playground, the outdoor pools with slides and the park are available.

Not only Châtelaillon-Plage has a beautiful sandy beach, but it also has a marina where it is good to moor your boat. You will have access to some beautiful sites of the department, including the island of Aix and Fort Boyard. This harbor can accommodate 170 boats and its capacity is 120 places on pontoons and 92 moorings. The trip time is about 4 hours. Services: pontoon berths (open from March 15 to November 30), mooring buoys, launching... The management of the port has been transferred to the department since 2021.

It's one of the three basins in the La Rochelle area. At the time of writing, Palmilud is undergoing a complete overhaul before opening in summer 2024. The project is ambitious: reduced energy consumption, redevelopment of the outdoor park, new water features in the paddling pool. There's no doubt that the work will enable everyone to enjoy the facility to the full: swimmers will be able to do lap after lap, and children will be able to take advantage of a playful environment.

In Chatelaillon, there is no shortage of water sports activities! Many of them crowd the sand to enjoy sea bathing, others prefer sailing. Then head for this sailing club, labeled Ecole de Voile, which welcomes children from 5 years old to discover the joys of sailing. Learning is done on a sheltered stretch of water, in complete safety to give your little ones a taste for the sea. Optimists, catamarans, dinghies... you can leave for the day!

The Société des Régates Rochelaises is one of the best and oldest light sailing clubs in France. In 2021, the club merged with the Ecole de Voile Rochelaise to become "La Rochelle Nautique". The place is still very popular with those who want to learn sailing, it was elected Club of the Year in 2013 and has trained many champions, some becoming references in their category. The Society organizes international light sailing competitions thanks to an adapted plan, ideal infrastructures and a recognized experience.

Take the whole year from the dock 10 of the minimum. An experienced skipper takes you to the sun at its zenith or in the evening to admire his sunset on the ocean. A 2-hour walk.

Laurent Camus is a boat school instructor in La Rochelle. A sailing enthusiast from an early age, he teaches sailing in a simple and accessible way. His aim is to pass on his technical knowledge in a relaxed atmosphere of discovery. He adapts his sailing sessions to the level of his trainees, and never pushes when conditions at sea become difficult. To guarantee a quality service, he limits the number of trainees on board. His teaching experience enables him to establish a calm dialogue with his students and organize life on board so that they feel comfortable and confident.