Ile de Ré, a watersports paradise | Destination Île de Ré

What water sports are available on the Ile de Ré?

Surf, kitesurf, paddle, canoe, kayak, windsurf, catamaran, dinghy, wingfoil…
Île de Ré is the ideal place to learn or perfect your water sports!

The weather conditions, the plethora of courses and equipment rental, and the presence of a real community of enthusiasts make the island a real paradise for water sports.

Gentle gliding at sea… in the heart of the Retais countryside

Discover the flora and fauna of the salt marshes by rowing.
The 800-hectare Fier d’Ars offers exceptional scenery and peace and quiet.

Exceptional trips await you from La Couarde, Loix, Fier aux Portes and Fier d’Ars, both home to large colonies of waterfowl, along the Lilleau des Niges nature reserve.

Planche A Voile Au Goisil La Couarde Ile De Re Alizee Russeil

Base Nautique Le Goisil La Couarde Sur Mer Ile De Re By Mathieu Genon

The best surf spots on the Ile de Ré

If you’ve developed a taste for waves and love to get out your board at the slightest opportunity, you’ll have no trouble finding a spot on the island to suit your level!

The Grenettes spot in Sainte-Marie is ideal for beginners.
For seasoned surfers, the waves will be more powerful at Les Portes.

Thanks to the temperate climate and the right equipment, these spots are easily accessible all year round.

Hoist the small or large sail

Pushed by the wind, keep your balance and ride the waves at full speed on a windsurfer.
On a catamaran or dinghy, become skipper or captain of your ship and stay on course!