Which watersports to try in la Manche?
Surfing, sand yachting, paddleboarding, kayaking, sailing, windfoiling, coasteering: lots of experiences for you to try
With its 674 km of coastline, la Manche has plenty of watersports for you to try. Are you looking for an adrenaline rush or do you just want to have fun with your family? Here are all the options. Other watersports are on offer elsewhere than on the coast. You can go kayaking and paddleboarding on the many rivers of the department. Between land and sea, la Manche is the ideal playground for testing new experiences.
Our selection of watersports
In the evening after work, at the weekend or in the holidays, watersports enthusiasts are in their element in la Manche. The most fearless can try sand yachting or kite surfing, while sailors can head out to sea. Lots of other sports are accessible to all: sea wading, diving, surfing, sea or river kayaking, paddle boarding, windsurfing, etc. You’ll find la Manche has perfect conditions: superb spots, facilities and equipment, and passionate instructors ready to accompany you.
On the water
Beginner or advanced sailing lessons, boat hire, trips on traditional sailing boats: all our suggestions for getting out to sea.
La Manche, a sailing destination
The best family activities
Do you want to try nautical activities with your children? Kayaking, sand yachting, sailing, skimboarding, bodyboarding and surfing: get ready to dive in!
The best watersports to enjoy with your family
Guided outings
From the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel to the Cotentin Peninsula, or with a stopover in Chausey, cast off for a fun nautical outing.
Boat trips and excursions
Surfing sports in la Manche
The best spots, surfing schools, portrait and surfboard shaper: grab your wetsuit, we’re taking you to hit the waves in la Manche!
La Manche, a surfing destination
Where to go paddleboarding or kayaking?
Paddling along a river in the countryside, an escapade to the islands, an outing in the tidal inlets: grab your swimmies or wetsuit and explore the best spots in la Manche !
Where to go canoeing, kayaking and paddle boarding ?
An adrenaline rush by the sea
Wingfoiling, surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, coasteering: try an exciting nautical experience!
The best watersports for thrill seekersBig events !
Yacht races, sea swimming competitions and a boardsports festival: come and challenge yourself or encourage the competitors.
