One week Optimist course on the Ile de Ré, near La Rochelle

Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Occasionally sporty
Duration: 5 half days
Spoken languages: French
Minimum age: From 5 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: flexible More info
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Activity description

Offer your child an Optimist course on the Ile de Ré to discover sailing in the school of champions, near La Rochelle!

The Optimist is the perfect sailboat for young children who dream of sailing! Perfectly adapted to children between 5 and 8 years old, the Optimist allows them to learn to sail easily! With this one week course, you will not only allow your child to discover the pleasures of sailing, but also to practice in the school of the famous world champion Antoine Albeau!

Thanks to the course offered by this sailing champion's school, your child will receive training from the best instructors! On arrival at the base, he will be equipped with a life jacket and all the necessary equipment. Then he will get into the Optimist and the instructor will accompany him from another boat. Day by day, he will learn more about sailing so that he can sail with bigger boats the next time!

Located at the beach of du Peu Ragot, the sailing school of La Couarde is affiliated to the French Sailing Federation and the lessons are given by qualified and passionate instructors. Antoine Albeau's school was founded by champions and has more than 47 years of experience in nautical activities! The instructors who work there will help your child to progress in Optimist and quality equipment will be provided to guarantee an enjoyable activity.

The Ile de Ré is ideally located near La Rochelle, to which it is linked by a 3 km bridge. Off the coast of Charente-Maritime and south of the Vendée, you will be in the heart of the Bay of Biscay. Perfect for an Optimist course near La Rochelle, the beach of du Peu Ragot is a windy place on the island of Ré where the sea is not too rough. In addition, the island is rich in heritage: you'll find two of France's most beautiful villages, lighthouses, fortified ports and picturesque fishing villages.

So what are you waiting for? Offer your child an Optimist course on the Ile de Ré to discover sailing near La Rochelle!

Offer Description

Activity accessible to children between 5 and 8 years old.

Activity requirements

Knowing how to swim is compulsory for this activity.

Special terms

This activity is weather-dependent. If the weather does not allow for the activity to take place, we will contact you to reschedule or receive a full refund.

Included
  • Optimist
  • Lifejacket
  • Sailing equipment
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear
  • Change of clothes
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Cap
  • Water
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Meeting point
Ecole de voile de la Couarde, Grand plage de, Place du Peu Ragot, 17670 La Couarde-sur-Mer Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 4 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
4 days
Cancellation between 48 and 96 hours prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
48 hrs
Cancellation 48 hours or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule