Start windsurfing

Windsurfing on Etang de Pissevaches This course will take you from complete beginner, teaching you the basics of windsurfing using the right equipment; enabling you to sail to where you want, to turn around and to sail back to where you started from. (3 sessions of 1h30mins)

Intensive Start windsurfing

Suitable for beginners, this course is designed for those who wish to improve quicker. The course will begin with the same core skills as with the Start Windsurfing course and then progressing onto some of the intermediate elements of the sport. (6 sessions of 1h30mins)

Intermediate Non-Planing windsurfing

Fine tuning of the basic windsurfing skills, making your windsurfing faster and more fluid. New techniques such as beach start and harness work will gear you up for the new stage: blasting. (3 sessions of 1h30mins)

Intermediate Planing windsurfing

Josh cruizing on teh lake!!This is the second part of the intermediate course dealing with getting confident blasting. New techniques such as footstraps and waterstart starts will help you control your board in higher winds. (3 sessions of 1h30mins)

What's at St.Pierre-la-Mer sailing school ?

  • a super-safe salt water lake "Etang de Pissevaches" right next to the Mediterranean sea
  • wide style boards and light weight sails
  • the possibility to rent the equipment after the lessons so you can practice by yourself
  • a club house with toilets, warm showers and the Windmagic bar serving drinks, food and ice creams
  • courses and private lessons for all levels in English and French, recognized by the RYA (Royal Yachting Association) and the FFV (Fédération Française de Voile - the French sailing governing body)
  • safety cover, so we'll keep an eye on you while you're practicing

Learning windsurfing on the lake

For more advanced windsurfers the centre has limited equipment. Please contact us with your requirements and we will do our best to help.