Stand up paddle lessons and courses in Les Sables-d'Olonne

Organized by Octopus Glisse

Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Occasionally sporty
Duration: from 1.5 hr to 4.5 hrs
Spoken languages: French
Minimum age: From 10 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: flexible More info
Opening seasons:

Activity description

Learn to stand up paddle during an introductory course or a training course in Les Sables-d'Olonne with the instructors of Octopus Glisse!

Bordered by the Bay of Biscay and the state forest of Olonne, the beach of Les Granges near Les Sables-d'Olonne offers magnificent wild and natural landscapes typical of the Vendée. Enjoy the Atlantic waves in complete safety in an ideal spot for teaching stand up paddle with Mathieu and Caroline: your state certified instructors and former surf, paddle and waveski champions!

Popularized in Hawaii in the 50's, stand up paddle is a water sport that is practiced standing up with a paddle. Discover your first gliding sensations in stand up paddle and take advantage of your instructors' advice to progress with confidence! To answer your needs, Octopus Glisse offers an introductory course as well as a 3 sessions of one hour and a half.

Don't wait any longer and come and learn or improve your stand up paddle skills with the advice of stand up paddle champions on the beautiful Vendée coast of Les Sables-d'Olonne!

Offers

1
Discovery session
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Introductory course of 1h30.

Course of events

- Meeting point at Octopus Glisse - Plage des Granges, 85340.
- Welcome and briefing by your instructor on the activity, the equipment and the safety rules.
- Distribution and setting up of the equipment.
- Warm up on the beach.
- Stand up paddle lessons and application of the techniques taught by the instructors.
- Return to the Octopus Glisse office, dismantle your equipment and debriefing.

Activity requirements

It is imperative to be able to swim to do this activity.

Do not forget to bring
  • Swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Water
  • Snacks
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Occasionally sporty

Duration:

1.5 hr

Minimum age:

From 10 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Octopus Glisse - Plage des Granges, 85340

Included:
  • Paddle board
  • Paddle
  • Wetsuit
2

Course of 3 sessions of 1h30 each.

Course of events

- Meeting point at Octopus Glisse - Plage des Granges, 85340.
- Welcome and briefing by your instructor on the activity, the equipment and the safety rules.
- Distribution and setting up of the equipment.
- Warm up on the beach.
- Stand up paddle lessons and application of the techniques taught by the instructors.
- Return to the Octopus Glisse office, dismantle your equipment and debriefing.

Activity requirements

It is imperative to be able to swim to do this activity.

Do not forget to bring
  • Swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Water
  • Snacks
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Occasionally sporty

Duration:

4.5 hrs

Minimum age:

From 10 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Octopus Glisse - Plage des Granges, 85340

Included:
  • Paddle board
  • Paddle
  • Wetsuit
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Meeting point

Octopus Glisse - Plage des Granges, 85340 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