Institut Sports Océan

The Institut Sports Océan is an institution of the town of Les Sables d'Olonne. Its various facilities include water based activities, tourism development services, and services for the general public.

Water Based Activities

Missions in tourism, education, and sports

Reception of package holidays and seminars

Sports courses, trips from schools, universities, works councils, and local authorities

Coordination of Water Based Activities and Planned Events

Practical Assistance for organisations
Organisation of and support for major sailing events (Les Sables - Horta - Les Sables Race, Solitaire du Figaro Race, EDHEC Race, Vendée Globe Race, etc.)
Research and development of new events

Training Courses

Federal sailing, windsurfing and kayak courses
Training for the French certificate "Brevet Professionnel Monovalent Voile et Plurivalent Nautique"

Beach Activities

Programming of sporting events, advertising campaigns, activities, and concerts

Beach Safety

Management of life guard stations, beaconing, and regulations