A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Expérience/Coaching SportOne-week stay including 4 wingfoil sessions, 3 catamaran sessions, 2 windsurfing sessions and 1 stand up paddle session.
For 4 sessions you practice wing foiling in a small group of 4 people.
After a few introductory sessions on a paddle board or windsurf board, you will learn how to take off on a foil board.
Wingfoil sessions towed by boat may be offered to you to fully discover the control of foil flight.
During 3 sessions you will learn how to manage your catamaran, enjoy this feeling of speed and freedom! Also on the program are 2 windsurfing sessions and a stand up paddle session.
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Expérience/Coaching Sport Do you already have a little experience in water sports? Come and enjoy a week on the water to discover wingfoil, windsurfing, catamaran and stand up paddle boarding in beautiful conditions and varied spots a few kilometers from Montpellier.One-week stay including 4 wingfoil sessions, 3 catamaran sessions, 2 windsurfing sessions and 1 stand up paddle session.
For 4 sessions you practice wing foiling in a small group of 4 people.
After a few introductory sessions on a paddle board or windsurf board, you will learn how to take off on a foil board. Wingfoil sessions towed by boat may be offered to you to fully discover the control of foil flight.
During 3 sessions you will learn how to manage your catamaran, enjoy this feeling of speed and freedom! Also on the program are 2 windsurfing sessions and a stand up paddle session.
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- A week full of nautical activities
- 4 wingoil sessions to discover the activity
- Navigation on the spots of Port Camargue near Montpellier
- All inclusive courses, accommodation, catering, equipment and supervision
- New and comfortable sports village 200 meters from the beach
- Free parking adjacent to the sports village
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- A week full of nautical activities
- 4 wingoil sessions to discover the activity
- Navigation on the spots of Port Camargue near Montpellier
- All inclusive courses, accommodation, catering, equipment and supervision
- New and comfortable sports village 200 meters from the beach
- Free parking adjacent to the sports village
OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE OFFER
PHYSIQUE CONDITION
LEVEL OF PRATICE
Included
- Full board accommodation and catering
- 4 wingfoil sessions in a small group of 4
- 3 catamaran sessions
- 2 windsurfing sessions
- 1 stand up paddle session
- Sports equipment
- The entertainment of the evenings
Not Included
- Transport
- Personal equipment
- Complementary insurances
On option
- Accommodation for 2 (separate beds)
- Accommodation for 2 people with bunk beds
The program
Day by dayDay of arrival
Reception on Sundays from 2 pm for the discovery of the sports village and the installation in the rooms.
Welcome drink at 19:00 to meet the team and the other participants.
Welcome drink at 19:00 to meet the team and the other participants.
Possibility to arrive the day before depending on availability. You can contact the sports village directly by phone or email to book.
During your stay
D2 - D5:4 wingfoil sessions of 2.5 hours with instructor in groups of 4 people maximum, 3 catamaran sessions, 2 windsurfing sessions and 1 stand up paddle session.
In wingfoil:
You start with a few introductory sessions for handling the wing on paddles. You will learn to master your balance and the handling of the wing to steer and to move forward.
Once you manage well on paddle boarding, the objective is to successfully take off on wingfoil boards. Depending on the conditions, you can train on a wingfoil board while being towed by boat.
By catamaran: For beginners: discovery of the Hobbie Cat 16, assembling the boat safely, learning navigation concepts (gaits, winds, sailing vocabulary), first boarding with a crew to understand how the boat works at the various positions (helmsman, crew member). You will discover how to change sides (gybe, turn), desalinate and straighten the boat and the most fun thing: Sailing with a trapeze!
For intermediate levels: a revision session is required before perfecting your maneuvers and mastering all your gaits! You will learn to rig your boat independently, to adjust your sails according to your trajectory, to position yourself to maintain a good balance of the boat and to navigate the navigation zone according to the direction of the wind.
In windsurfing: Beginners will discover the activity thanks to boards adapted to the size and weather conditions, stable and easy to handle. You will learn the different speeds of navigation, the first notions of wind, you will work on your balance while sailing safely.
For those who progress quickly and intermediate levels: you will have the opportunity to perfect your ascent in the wind, make your first beach starts, sail with a harness, discover footstraps and the first crazy sensations of navigating the schedule on a funboard. You will finally enjoy navigating efficiently and easily with even more autonomy at all speeds.
In stand up paddle boarding: The sessions take place in the Bay of Aigues-Mortes to strengthen all the muscles of the body gently through proprioception.
The course of this program is indicative. It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on technical criteria, safety requirements or the climatic conditions of the moment. In this case, only those responsible for UCPA supervision are authorized to take the necessary decision (s). It can also be adapted according to the technical and physical level of the participants.
You start with a few introductory sessions for handling the wing on paddles. You will learn to master your balance and the handling of the wing to steer and to move forward.
Once you manage well on paddle boarding, the objective is to successfully take off on wingfoil boards. Depending on the conditions, you can train on a wingfoil board while being towed by boat.
By catamaran: For beginners: discovery of the Hobbie Cat 16, assembling the boat safely, learning navigation concepts (gaits, winds, sailing vocabulary), first boarding with a crew to understand how the boat works at the various positions (helmsman, crew member). You will discover how to change sides (gybe, turn), desalinate and straighten the boat and the most fun thing: Sailing with a trapeze!
For intermediate levels: a revision session is required before perfecting your maneuvers and mastering all your gaits! You will learn to rig your boat independently, to adjust your sails according to your trajectory, to position yourself to maintain a good balance of the boat and to navigate the navigation zone according to the direction of the wind.
In windsurfing: Beginners will discover the activity thanks to boards adapted to the size and weather conditions, stable and easy to handle. You will learn the different speeds of navigation, the first notions of wind, you will work on your balance while sailing safely.
For those who progress quickly and intermediate levels: you will have the opportunity to perfect your ascent in the wind, make your first beach starts, sail with a harness, discover footstraps and the first crazy sensations of navigating the schedule on a funboard. You will finally enjoy navigating efficiently and easily with even more autonomy at all speeds.
In stand up paddle boarding: The sessions take place in the Bay of Aigues-Mortes to strengthen all the muscles of the body gently through proprioception.
The course of this program is indicative. It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on technical criteria, safety requirements or the climatic conditions of the moment. In this case, only those responsible for UCPA supervision are authorized to take the necessary decision (s). It can also be adapted according to the technical and physical level of the participants.
Last day
No activity on Saturday morning, ideal for resting before getting back on the road.
Check out the rooms at 10:00.
Brunch from 8 am to 12.30 pm.
Check out the rooms at 10:00.
Brunch from 8 am to 12.30 pm.
Departure from the center before 13:00.
SPOT
South beach
Glide on the waves at the Pointe de l'Espiguette
The southern beach of Espiguette is one of the best spots to enjoy the pleasures of windsurfing and catamaran sailing... from the north beach to the famous sandbanks via the south beaches, it is an ideal station for learning to sail. The tip of Espiguette gives you an impressive view of the Camargue landscapes..
Hosting
Port Camargue Marine School
All rooms are located upstairs.
Bright rooms for 4 to 5 people, with or without a bathroom, all equipped with a water point and storage.
Rooms for 2 people with bathroom and toilet (optional) from the sports village secretariat for adult stays
The centre's equipment
- Yoga room
- Entertainment room and bar
- Dining room
- Outdoor spaces: beach volleyball court, playground, terrace, patio
- Nautical base
ABOUT THE TRIP
Equipment Included
Wing surf/wing foil equipment, catamaran, windsurf and stand up paddle.
Jumpsuit, vest..
Jumpsuit, vest..
Equipment Included
Wing surf/wing foil equipment, catamaran, windsurf and stand up paddle.
Jumpsuit, vest..
Jumpsuit, vest..
Address and access
You are coming by car
From Nîmes, highway exit Gallargues, direction Le Grau du Roi/ Port-Camargue (left bank) by the D979, then follow the sign “Capitainerie”
From Montpellier, highway A709 exit Montpellier Est, direction Les Plages by the D66, then La Grande Motte/Le Grau du Roi by the D62 “Route de la Petite Camargue”, then follow the sign “Capitainerie”.
You are coming by train
The fastest: arrival by TGV at Nîmes station to take the TER to Grau du Roi (TER traffic is restricted on Sundays, allow one hour of travel). https://www.ter.sncf.com/occitanie
If you arrive in Montpellier Saint Roch: take tram 1 direction Odysseum to Station Place de France, then take bus line 606 stop Les Ecoles au Grau du Roi. Attention, on Sundays only 4 buses serve Grau du Roi: departures at 09:30am, 11:30am, 4:30pm and 6:30pm, allow one hour by bus.
http://www.herault-transport.fr/http://www.tam-voyages.com/index.asp
When you arrive at Grau du Roi you can walk to the UCPA sports village along the seafront (about 30 minutes) or take a taxi (about 10 minutes). Taxi du Boucanet: 04 66 53 08 08
During school holidays: a shuttle bus is chartered by the UCPA on Sundays between Nîmes station and the center and on Saturday for the return to the station. Contact the sports village to find out the schedule and booking procedures (10 euros one way, 10 euros the return).
For adult stays, contact the sports village directly to find out if a shuttle is in place.
Center contact: camargue@ucpa.asso.fr
Port Camargue UCPA Center - Marine School:
Centurion Avenue - 30240 Le Grau du Roi
Tél.: 04 66 51 47 92
Port Camargue UCPA Center - Marine School:
Centurion Avenue - 30240 Le Grau du Roi
Tél.: 04 66 51 47 92
Address and access
You are coming by car
From Nîmes, highway exit Gallargues, direction Le Grau du Roi/ Port-Camargue (left bank) by the D979, then follow the sign “Capitainerie”
From Montpellier, highway A709 exit Montpellier Est, direction Les Plages by the D66, then La Grande Motte/Le Grau du Roi by the D62 “Route de la Petite Camargue”, then follow the sign “Capitainerie”.
You are coming by train
The fastest: arrival by TGV at Nîmes station to take the TER to Grau du Roi (TER traffic is restricted on Sundays, allow one hour of travel). https://www.ter.sncf.com/occitanie
If you arrive in Montpellier Saint Roch: take tram 1 direction Odysseum to Station Place de France, then take bus line 606 stop Les Ecoles au Grau du Roi. Attention, on Sundays only 4 buses serve Grau du Roi: departures at 09:30am, 11:30am, 4:30pm and 6:30pm, allow one hour by bus.
http://www.herault-transport.fr/http://www.tam-voyages.com/index.asp
When you arrive at Grau du Roi you can walk to the UCPA sports village along the seafront (about 30 minutes) or take a taxi (about 10 minutes). Taxi du Boucanet: 04 66 53 08 08
During school holidays: a shuttle bus is chartered by the UCPA on Sundays between Nîmes station and the center and on Saturday for the return to the station. Contact the sports village to find out the schedule and booking procedures (10 euros one way, 10 euros the return).
For adult stays, contact the sports village directly to find out if a shuttle is in place.
Center contact: camargue@ucpa.asso.fr
Port Camargue UCPA Center - Marine School:
Centurion Avenue - 30240 Le Grau du Roi
Tél.: 04 66 51 47 92
From Nîmes, highway exit Gallargues, direction Le Grau du Roi/ Port-Camargue (left bank) by the D979, then follow the sign “Capitainerie”
From Montpellier, highway A709 exit Montpellier Est, direction Les Plages by the D66, then La Grande Motte/Le Grau du Roi by the D62 “Route de la Petite Camargue”, then follow the sign “Capitainerie”.
You are coming by train
The fastest: arrival by TGV at Nîmes station to take the TER to Grau du Roi (TER traffic is restricted on Sundays, allow one hour of travel). https://www.ter.sncf.com/occitanie
If you arrive in Montpellier Saint Roch: take tram 1 direction Odysseum to Station Place de France, then take bus line 606 stop Les Ecoles au Grau du Roi. Attention, on Sundays only 4 buses serve Grau du Roi: departures at 09:30am, 11:30am, 4:30pm and 6:30pm, allow one hour by bus.
http://www.herault-transport.fr/http://www.tam-voyages.com/index.asp
When you arrive at Grau du Roi you can walk to the UCPA sports village along the seafront (about 30 minutes) or take a taxi (about 10 minutes). Taxi du Boucanet: 04 66 53 08 08
During school holidays: a shuttle bus is chartered by the UCPA on Sundays between Nîmes station and the center and on Saturday for the return to the station. Contact the sports village to find out the schedule and booking procedures (10 euros one way, 10 euros the return).
For adult stays, contact the sports village directly to find out if a shuttle is in place.
Center contact: camargue@ucpa.asso.fr
Port Camargue UCPA Center - Marine School:
Centurion Avenue - 30240 Le Grau du Roi
Tél.: 04 66 51 47 92
Equipment not included
Bring your own toiletries, bath towel and beach towel.
A change of clothes, and especially a swimsuit and a pair of flip flops.
A change of clothes, and especially a swimsuit and a pair of flip flops.
A personal water bottle.
For practice: neoprene slippers or an old pair of sneakers to go in the water, a cap, sunglasses with drawstrings, sunscreen and an after-sun cream.
For practice: neoprene slippers or an old pair of sneakers to go in the water, a cap, sunglasses with drawstrings, sunscreen and an after-sun cream.
Equipment not included
Bring your own toiletries, bath towel and beach towel.
A change of clothes, and especially a swimsuit and a pair of flip flops.
A personal water bottle.
For practice: neoprene slippers or an old pair of sneakers to go in the water, a cap, sunglasses with drawstrings, sunscreen and an after-sun cream.
A change of clothes, and especially a swimsuit and a pair of flip flops.
A personal water bottle.
For practice: neoprene slippers or an old pair of sneakers to go in the water, a cap, sunglasses with drawstrings, sunscreen and an after-sun cream.
Physical intensity
Casual sportsman
You practice a sporting activity throughout the year, on a regular basis or not. But you are able to run for about 1 hour, swim for 30 minutes, or pedal for about 2 hours.
You practice a sporting activity throughout the year, on a regular basis or not. But you are able to run for about 1 hour, swim for 30 minutes, or pedal for about 2 hours.
Physical intensity
Casual sportsman
You practice a sporting activity throughout the year, on a regular basis or not. But you are able to run for about 1 hour, swim for 30 minutes, or pedal for about 2 hours.
You practice a sporting activity throughout the year, on a regular basis or not. But you are able to run for about 1 hour, swim for 30 minutes, or pedal for about 2 hours.
Level of expertise
All levels
Technical level - All levels
Technical level - All levels
Internships open to all levels, whether you are a beginner or an expert.
Depending on the courses, possibility of groups of levels.
Depending on the courses, possibility of groups of levels.
Level of expertise
All levels
Technical level - All levels
Internships open to all levels, whether you are a beginner or an expert.
Depending on the courses, possibility of groups of levels.
Technical level - All levels
Internships open to all levels, whether you are a beginner or an expert.
Depending on the courses, possibility of groups of levels.
Restauration
Buffet-style catering: starters, main courses, cheeses, desserts, fruits.
Special conditions: if you are affected by a food allergy or intolerance, please contact the sports village to find out if it is possible to welcome you in the best safety conditions.
Special conditions: if you are affected by a food allergy or intolerance, please contact the sports village to find out if it is possible to welcome you in the best safety conditions.
Restauration
Buffet-style catering: starters, main courses, cheeses, desserts, fruits.
Special conditions: if you are affected by a food allergy or intolerance, please contact the sports village to find out if it is possible to welcome you in the best safety conditions.
Special conditions: if you are affected by a food allergy or intolerance, please contact the sports village to find out if it is possible to welcome you in the best safety conditions.
Management
All courses are supervised by qualified instructors.
Management
All courses are supervised by qualified instructors.
Important information
To find out about the availability of the options and to make a reservation, you can contact the center's reception directly by phone or email.
camargue@ucpa.asso.fr
The option to arrive the day before allows you to make the most of your vacation without time or transport constraints.
The single or double room option is for you if you want a bit more comfort or if you come as a couple and want to stay together.
The option to arrive the day before allows you to make the most of your vacation without time or transport constraints.
The single or double room option is for you if you want a bit more comfort or if you come as a couple and want to stay together.
Important information
To find out about the availability of the options and to make a reservation, you can contact the center's reception directly by phone or email.
camargue@ucpa.asso.fr
The option to arrive the day before allows you to make the most of your vacation without time or transport constraints.
The single or double room option is for you if you want a bit more comfort or if you come as a couple and want to stay together.
camargue@ucpa.asso.fr
The option to arrive the day before allows you to make the most of your vacation without time or transport constraints.
The single or double room option is for you if you want a bit more comfort or if you come as a couple and want to stay together.
Weather
Mediterranean climate
Weather
Mediterranean climate