The best wingfoil spots and schools in La Ciotat

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La Ciotat, on France’s Mediterranean coast, is renowned as one of the best wingfoil spots in France, especially for experienced riders. Here’s a selection of spots for beginners and experts alike.

THE BEST SAILING SPOTS

SPOTS FOR BEGINNERS

  • Plage Lumière: This beach offers milder conditions, ideal for an introduction to wingfoil with its relatively calm waters.
  • Plage des Capucins: Located to the west of La Ciotat, this beach offers relatively flat water, perfect for first-time sailors.
  • Baie de La Ciotat: In moderate winds, the bay offers stable conditions for learning to wingfoil.
  • Plage du Liouquet: This less crowded beach may be a good choice for beginners looking for a quieter environment.
  • Port Vieux: Although mainly used by boats, the peripheral areas of the port can offer sheltered conditions for initiation.

    SPOTS FOR EXPERTS

    • La Ciotat main spot: This is the flagship spot for experts. In an easterly storm, it offers magnificent swell and challenging conditions, ideal for advanced wingfoil.
    • Calanque de Figuerolles: This spot offers varied and sometimes demanding conditions for experienced wingfoilers.
    • Île Verte: The waters around Île Verte offer more intense conditions for experts, with sustained waves and winds.
    • Pointe du Défens: This spot offers interesting technical conditions for experienced riders, especially in strong winds.
    • Anse de Fontsainte: Located to the east of La Ciotat, this cove can offer challenging conditions for experts on days with strong easterly winds.

    It’s important to note that La Ciotat is mainly known as a spot for experienced riders. The main spot is particularly popular as it offers exceptional conditions in an easterly storm. Launching can be tricky, often from the rocks, requiring experience and caution.

    WHERE TO TAKE WINGFOIL LESSONS IN LA CIOTAT?

    • Kite and Windsurf La Ciotat: This school offers wingfoil courses in addition to its kitesurfing and windsurfing activities.
    • Wingfoil Provence: Based in La Ciotat, this school specializes in wingfoil instruction for all levels.
    • Glisse Sensations: Located near La Ciotat, this school offers wingfoil courses for all levels.
    • Ecole de Voile de La Ciotat: Although mainly focused on traditional sailing, this school also offers introductions to wingfoil.
    • Kite Provence: Based in Marseille but covering the whole region, this school offers wingfoil courses in La Ciotat and the surrounding area.

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