SAND YACHTING SCHOOL
Mer et rencontres
DUNKIRK
DUNKIRK :
THE SEA, THE BEACH,
AND SAND YACHTS …
Sand yachting is an outdoor activity that can be practiced all year round on the beach in Dunkirk. It’s an environmentally friendly sport.
And it’s an activity that will give you an adrenaline rush and boost your well-being while you have wonderful times with family and friends.
Still not convinced? Then take a look at the video testimonial of Jean-Michel Szlezak, one of our sand yachting instructors.
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OUR COURSES
Do you have a sudden craving for adrenaline and the great outdoors ? Mer et Rencontres provides courses to suit all levels.
Introductory Courses
Never tried sand yachting? Book a 2-hour slot and come enjoy this wonderful outdoor activity. An adrenaline rush guaranteed!
Training courses
Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned sand yachter, our beginner and improver courses will help you develop your skills no matter what your level.
Groups
Mer et Rencontres, Dunkirk’s sand yachting school, welcomes all groups from France with arms wide open from March right through to half-term in October.
OUR INSTRUCTORS
Christophe Foucher
Sports Instructor
State Certified Sports Instructor for Sand Yachting
Dean’s List
Henri Durez
Sports Instructor
State Certified Sports Instructor for Sand Yachting
Dean’s List
Thomas Tramatzu
Sports Instructor with a Professional Qualification Certificate for Sand Yachting
Level 4 French State Approved Diploma
University Degree in Science and Techniques for Sports and Physical Activities
Jean-Michel Szlezak
Head Instructor
Sports Instructor with a Professional Qualification Certificate for Sand Yachting
2005
French Team Champion in Promo
2006
7th at the World Championship and French Team Champion in Standart
HENRI DUREZ
2007
Vice Champion d’Europe et Champion d’Europe par équipe en classe 5
2008
Vice Champion du Monde et Champion du Monde par équipe
2009
Champion d’Europe et Champion d’Europe par équipe
Equipe de France de 2001 à 2013
Customer review
Great experience on a Saturday morning to start the weekend the right way!
M. THOUVENIN NICOLAS participated on November 22, 2025
Great experience. After four unsuccessful attempts, we finally got the right conditions for land sailing! It was worth the wait because the experience was amazing!! Henri is a very patient and caring instructor. Thank you to him!
Anonymous participated on November 16, 2025
Perfect weather. The wind was just right — not too strong, not too weak. The instructor listens, is fully committed, and really shares his passion for land sailing. I recommend this experience.
M. DUPIN DOMINIQUE participated on November 12, 2025
Great experience!
Clear instructions and a friendly atmosphere.
Anonymous participated on November 11, 2025
It was an amazing moment! I had a blast!
Anonymous participated on November 11, 2025
I took a lesson to validate my level. The instructor was excellent, adapting the exercises perfectly. Can’t wait for the next ones.
Anonymous participated on November 10, 2025
Very nice experience, super friendly atmosphere, perfect supervision (thanks Henri).
Anonymous participated on November 02, 2025
It was fantastic, even at this time of year!
I’ll definitely do it again very soon.
Mme BECART STEPHANIE participated on October 30, 2025
The whole team really enjoyed this land sailing outing, and the instructor was very friendly!
Anonymous participated on October 30, 2025
Everything was great, such a pity some sessions were cancelled!
Anonymous participated on October 27, 2025
Awesome!! Gaspard loved it!!
M. REVERBERI GASPARD participated on October 27, 2025
It’s fun! Surrounded by children, I still found my place (I’m 70). So everyone can do it.
Thanks to our instructor Henri Durez. Don’t change a thing.
Marc, a little Belgian from Hannut near Liège.
M. DUROISIN MARC participated on October 27, 2025
A bit disappointed we only had 2 days of the course, and one of them wasn’t really suitable for land sailing (not enough wind).
The strong point was the excellent supervision — a very friendly instructor who explains things very clearly, suitable for all ages.
I definitely want to take another course.
M. JOB MICHAEL participated on October 27, 2025
Perfect guaranteed sensations — frustrated with the 3 days of too much wind or no wind, which prevented us from doing the planned sessions. Too bad!
M. POTTIER GABIN participated on October 27, 2025
Outstanding support.
Mme LE GRAND DUNE participated on October 20, 2025
I am an educator and accompanied 3 people with disabilities for an initiation session.
The welcome and supervision were perfect. They were delighted and had a great time.
M. EPDSAE participated on October 13, 2025
I would like to express my deep disappointment regarding the cancellation — for the second consecutive year — of the land sailing outing I had booked.
Year 1: Cancellation due to wind — understandable and accepted.
Year 2: Cancellation due to an instructor injury — no replacement offered despite my calls and emails.
This activity was the highlight of my weekend, around which I had organised:
• non-refundable accommodation
• a restaurant booking with deposit
• travel and additional expenses
Despite all this, no compensation or alternative solution was proposed.
This lack of consideration is regrettable and pushes me to consider seeking advice.
I will not book with your establishment again and will share this experience within my professional and event networks.
I strongly encourage you to review your management of unforeseen events and customer relations to prevent others from facing a similar situation.
Anonymous participated on October 11, 2025
One other early-October review if needed (but not in your screenshot).
Anonymous participated on October 02, 2025
Everything went very well, but considering the differences in level between participants…
I would like another session with a longer ride and maybe a bigger sail.
Mme LACROIX FANNY participated on September 21, 2025
A great activity for father and son!!
Anonymous participated on September 18, 2025
We took part in an initiation session and it was great!
Excellent support…
Great sensations!
Anonymous participated on September 18, 2025
This initiation course was a real pleasure. A thrilling sport that makes you want to continue improving! Thank you and see you soon.
M. JOLIOT DIDIER participated on September 12, 2025
A nice discovery.
Anonymous participated on September 02, 2025