Continent
Europe
Country
France
Next Big City
Nantes
Next Town
La Gueriniere
 
Type:
Ocean
Rider Ability:
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Features:
Camping, Shop, Rescue, Parking

Water

Type:
Flat, Chop
Hazards:
Ships, Wave breaker
Quality:
Clean
Best Tide:
No information

Depending on tide and wind strength from flat to choppy water.

Beach

Type:
Sand
Size:
Tidal
Hazards:
No information
Beach Users:
No information

Sandy beach, distant harbor provides safety for beginners on southern winds. Beach dedicated to water sports, no swimmers to worry about. Enough space to launch. Possible rescue in summer from sailing school.

Weather

Spring:
Normal
Summer:
Shorts, Shorty
Fall:
Normal
Winter:
Thick

Warm in summer, no wetsuit needed. Fall to spring a wetsuit is needed.

Wind

Best Months:
April, May, September, October, November
Wind Type:
Frontal
Best Direction:
SW
Main Direction:
No information

Best seasons are late spring and autumn. Some good days in summer, but generally lighter winds.



How to get there

Transport
Car
Access
Short walk

Drive or fly to Nantes than drive to Ile de Noirmoutier. Follow signs to La Gueriniere and than to Ecole Catmarins.

Extra information

Rules
No information

Be careful of the sailing school in summer.

Nightlife

No information