The Pays des Sables d’Olonne is a region with a focus on the Atlantic. Its strategic position is a delight for lovers of watersports, yachts, or maritime enthusiasts.

Sailing Optimist-Catamaran – Sailing dinghy – Windsurfing
From beginners to proficiency level, the Institut Sports Océan (ISO) proposes first-time discovery sessions, private lessons and courses for all abilities in a stunning setting with 2 additional practice sites :
- Institut Sports Océan, 1 promenade Kennedy
– Les Sables d’Olonne (Tanchet Beach)
- Sea Base, close to the les Atlantes Conference center

SNS – Sailing school
An invitation to learn sailing with the family, friends or just on your own on a day trip or cruise. Our team of professional qualified volunteer instructors provide their assistance on First Class vessels with a choice of ‘Exploration’; ‘Performance’; and ‘Sensation’ courses. Learn all about handling the vessels, the joys of sailing the open seas. All abilities welcome.

Surfing
Three Surfing schools run by state-qualified instructors introduce you to surfing on some of the finest beaches in Les Sables d’Olonne. Courses and classes for all abilities, adults & children.

Pratical info :
Ohana Surf – surfing school of Sauveterre in Olonne sur Mer, beach of Sauveterre (surfspot)
Octopuss Multi glisse – surfing, bodyboarding, stand-up paddle & skim boarding, beach of les Granges, la Gachère
Institut Sports Océan, 1 promenade Kennedy, beach of Tanchet

Sea kayaking, canoeing, Wave skiing
Enjoy all the thrills and spills of these water activities and discover new ways to enjoy the waves, whatever your level.
- Institut Sports Ocean, 1 promenade Kennedy near the lake of Tanchet
- Octopuss Multi glisse, beach of les Granges, la Gachère in Olonne sur Mer.

Kitesurfing
For seasoned practitioners, a special area is marked out on the large beach at Les Sables d’Olonne, just lower down from the Rue Guynemer. Licence compulsory (Olona Kitesurfing Association). Spot reserved for experienced level. The association does not give lessons.

Diving

« Aux couleurs de la mer »
A Diving School offering beginners, proficiency and recreational diving training classes for 7 to 77-year-olds. Private and group classes at the Remblai pool (seawater heated to 29°C). Sea dives in summer.

Némo Diving
A professional recreational diving concern offering beginners' sessions at sea or in a heated pool from 8 yrs. Discovery courses; modulable retraining & training sessions. Private lessons (maximum 2 people).

Sub Atlantic Club
An associative club offering beginners' lessons, training & sea exploration aboard the Rimaco. Licence compulsory with medical certificate.

Sand yachting
« Char à Voile des Olonnes »
Instruction, beginners' lessons & discovery sessions in land yachting on a MINI 4 (groups of 8) from 9 yrs.

Parascending
« Les Circaètes »
Take-off and landing aboard the Red Baron II. Flights at an altitude of 80m offer a stunning aerial view of Les Sables d’Olonne bay.

Sea Scooters
« Ouest Aventure – Jet Explorer »
Discovery sessions & trips with or without licence with a remote instructor. Several options for discovering all the fun of the sea scooter to choose from: 'Free handling'; 'Beginners', 'Trips'. Minimum age for driving: 16 yrs. Minimum height for passenger : 1.30m