Royan

The spot at Royan beach is oriented westward, which favors side-on or side-shore winds from the northwest and west, the most common on the Atlantic coast. The bay of Bonne Anse, 15 minutes away, is the heart of navigation: protected from ocean waves, it offers a flat to slightly choppy water surface even in strong winds. The launch area is on sandbanks exposed at low tide, with standing water everywhere up to several hundred meters.

The take-off zone is marked and reserved for kitesurfing to avoid swimmers in summer. Depending on the tides and wind, navigation occurs on different sandbanks in the bay, always in shallow water. At high tide, the water surface widens but remains navigable; at low tide, dry areas allow for easy access. Local feature: in case of an offshore east wind, the bay becomes very flat, perfect for freestyle, but be cautious of rapid direction changes.

For advanced riders, an option is the sandbank of the Cordouan lighthouse, accessible by boat from the port (20 minutes), with more space in the middle of the estuary. Overall, it is a versatile spot for all levels, with thermal wind during the day in summer and freeride sessions in winter.