For those who don’t know, a sand yacht is a 3-wheeled craft propelled by the force of the wind using a sail. We practice sand yachting on the beach at low tide. You sit or lie down in the hull and use your feet to steer the front wheel, and the ropes to maneuver the sail. At ground level, sand yachting allows you to reach good speeds and provides great sensations!
In Coutances mer et bocage, there are 3 places where you can practice sand yachting:
Association Nautique Hautaise in Hauteville-sur-Mer, Centre Nautique de Coutainville in Agon-Coutainville and Centre les Sables d’Or in Gouville-sur-Mer.
Find out more about the 3 centers below!
4 avenue du Sud – 50590 Hauteville-sur-Mer
02 33 47 58 37
Sand yachting sessions are open to everyone aged 10 and over. Lasting 2 hours, you’ll learn how to handle the sand yacht, safety instructions and how to operate it before setting off on the sand. Groups are of around 10 people.
The session costs 35€.
Registration is essential, especially in summer, as there are many requests.
104 rue des dunes – 50230 Agon-Coutainville
02 33 47 14 81
Sand yachting sessions are open to everyone aged 8 and over. The 2-hour sessions include: explanations of safe handling, preparation of equipment and rolling on the sand on a safe, signposted course.
Sessions cost 35€
It’s essential to register in advance (around 10 days) to be sure of getting the places you need, as demand is high, especially during the summer months.
16 rue des Roquerets – 50590 Gouville-sur-Mer
02 33 47 82 76
The center offers sand yachting sessions open to residents and other interested parties.
Sessions are offered all year round, according to a calendar drawn up by the center.
Information and registration at the center.
> A helmet is provided with your session
