Six water sports to try out in Brittany

If you can feel the sea calling, go ahead and dive in! With its calm beaches and coastline, Brittany is the ideal destination for testing new water sports that everyone can do.

In the blink of an eye

1. Hold your breath and relax

Freediving

Try really getting your head down in the (emerald!) waters of Saint-Malo Bay in Saint-Briac. Introduce yourself to freediving – in static mode on the beach to start with. Hands and feet gone to sleep? Chest feeling a bit tight? … That’s normal – your body’s adapting itself. Once you’ve acquired these physiological notions, lie down on the surface and hold your breath as long as you can. You’ll see: it’s always surprising how long you can hold it. The secret is to stay really relaxed. That’s good, feeling as comfortable as a fish in water? So now test your freediving skills. Wetsuit, flippers, mask… duck dive and make your way down along a cable. Yes, just like in the Big Blue… Back in the open air – what a sense of wellbeing!

Liquide – Freediving school (Fr.)

2. Do you know the “wave kayak”?

Waveski

It’s a mix between surfing and kayaking and is a great way of surfing the waves. It’s fun and accessible to everyone, combining great surf sensations and harmony with the sea. It involves sitting on a thick surfboard, equipped with a paddle, belt and foot strap. Progress is fast. Just keep your eye out for the next wave!

Waveski with Rêves de mer

3. Wing foil lessons

The Wing Foil

Do you want to learn to fly? Then try out the latest water sport! Wing foil is a combination of surfing, wind surfing, SUP and kite surfing. Standing on a short paddle board fitted with a hydrofoil, hold on tight to your wing as you soar up in the sky! Beginners need not worry: this thrilling activity doesn’t require much wind to get you started. To perfect your balance and handling of the wing, you’ll be pulled across the water or even on the sand for a wing speed experience, similar to land sailing. When you’ve got the hang of it, you can head off into the sea to take off and glide above the waves!

Wing Foil in Plouescat

Wing Foil in Fréhel

4. A different way to discover the coast

Coasteering

Coasteering is a new outdoor activity to discover the Brittany coastline in an original way. It combines abseiling, climbing, swimming and leaping into the water. You’ll need a neoprene wetsuit, helmet, harness and sports shoes. Remember to wear a swimsuit too, to enjoy a swim in secluded places. This activity takes place on the Crozon peninsula or on the Plouha cliffs, with certified instructors who also work to preserve the natural environment.

Coasteering in Crozon peninsula

Coasteering in Plouha

Ideas

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5. You can walk on water!

Paddle Stepper

Stand Up Paddle is a very popular and thriving sport, although some find it difficult to manoeuvre the paddle. The Paddle Stepper solves this problem. It has a pedal and a handlebar to help maintain perfect balance. It’s very easy to handle and the handlebar can be adjusted for children. Ideal for toning your legs as you admire the landscape!

Nautical center Fouesnant Cornouaille

6. Kneeboard or wakeboard on calm water

Wakeboarding and kneeboarding

Wakeboarding takes place on a lake, without a motorboat but with a cable towing system. You can enjoy this environmentally-friendly and silent open-air activity in the lush nature on several lakes in Brittany. From the age of eight, children can start kneeboarding courses with an instructor. It involves kneeling on a foam board for unforgettable thrills.

West WakePark

Titaz Wakepark

Seaside activities in Brittany