Closure of the association from Saturday December 21, 2024 to Sunday January 5, 2025
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 time with the family!
ANONYMOUS participated on Tuesday, April 22, 2025
We had a great time discovering this sport. Friendly instructor.
ANONYMOUS participated on Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Hello, great session with a good atmosphere. Our whole group enjoyed it. A big thank you to Henri, our coach. Thierry
THIERRY DEPUYT participated on Monday, April 21, 2025
After 2 sessions were canceled due to the wind, we returned to Malo-les-Bains for the holidays and our son was finally able to enjoy this introduction with joy…
MATTHIEU DESCAMPS participated on Thursday, April 17, 2025
Great course, I achieved my Level 2
LUCIEN WARYN participated on Monday, April 14, 2025
Thank you for this experience I had been waiting for years! Also thanks for the photo the instructor took with my phone! Beautiful sunshine, enough wind in the end, everyone had a great time and did several laps in a cheerful atmosphere, with helpful advice as the wind changed. I’d gladly do it again!
STEPHANE JACQUART participated on Sunday, April 13, 2025
+ A success with clear instructions and a friendly instructor. – With a northeast wind, the beach is too narrow, and for moderate wind, the sails are too small and the lever is not adjustable.
ANONYMOUS participated on Wednesday, April 9, 2025
A great time during this sand yachting initiation, with a very professional and friendly instructor.
ANONYMOUS participated on Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Thank you for this great moment. It’s a pity the wind was a bit lazy, but the experience was still very enjoyable and refreshing. A good dose of fresh air, sand, sea spray, and sensations nonetheless.
LAURENCE ROUSSIN participated on Tuesday, April 1, 2025
I’ve been coming for 3 years with my grandchildren, and we always have just as much fun, thanks to the warm welcome, the equipment, and the supervision by our friendly, energetic, and skilled instructors. This course would be a complete success if the wind god Aeolus didn’t snub us so often.
Thank you to the entire reception team and the instructors.
BRUNO TIMMERMANS participated on Monday, October 21, 2024
A great time — the youngsters loved it. Unfortunately, we couldn’t do two sessions due to a lack of wind, but we really enjoyed the two we did have.
ASSOCIATION VILLENVIE Saint Pol sur Mer participated on October 22, 2024
A big thank you to Thomas for his professionalism, kindness, attentiveness, patience, and the way he connects with people with disabilities. We had a wonderful time and will keep amazing memories of it.
MARIE TALARCZYK participated on Wednesday, October 9, 2024
We had a great time, the welcome was warm with smiling people, and the instructor was both educational and accommodating. We highly recommend it.
DAVID DEMARET participated on Monday, September 16, 2024
Great experience and a pleasant sensation of speed.
ALEXIANE GEUJON participated on Monday, August 26, 2024
It’s a shame I only had 3 lessons because of the weather. Thank you to Christophe and Thomas, my instructors. See you soon. Baptiste
BAPTISTE BOURDIGUEL participated on Monday, August 19, 2024
The week was cut in half due to a lack of wind — no one to blame. On Friday, the wind picked up, allowing us to enjoy and feel some sensations. Thank you to the entire Mer et Rencontre team.
CALIXTE BRUNEEL participated on Monday, August 26, 2024
Great week of sand yachting! The instructors were very friendly and educational. I highly recommend it!
ALEXANDRE GOHIER participated on Monday, August 19, 2024
Our daughter really enjoyed this sand yachting initiation session. Beginners were welcomed with care and taught in a supportive and educational way. The team, both at the reception and out on the field, was very kind at all times.
ISABELLE MATUSZAK participated on Monday, August 12, 2024
An excellent moment and a lot of great teaching.
Mrs. CAROLINE MARTIN participated on Saturday, February 3, 2024
A great introduction to this sport with an excellent instructor!
CATHERINE BLANCKAERT participated on Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Good times with a team of attentive and skilled professionals. It’s a pity the weather didn’t allow us to fully enjoy the pleasures of sand yachting.
Mr. MALO GUIBERT participated on Monday, February 26, 2024
It was great! I’d love to do it again! I highly recommend this activity!
Mr. ABDELKADER CHABI participated on Thursday, March 7, 2024
Thanks to Christophe and his colleague for this course — very friendly, they quickly put us at ease. The learning process was fast. A big thank you to them!
Mr. BENJAMIN COUSIN participated on Thursday, March 7, 2024
Great session with friendly instructors
Mr. ERIC HUET participated on Thursday, March 7, 2024
This is my second time coming. I had done it before. Jean Michel, my instructor, let me sail freely while regularly giving me helpful advice. A real joy — thank you. Pauline
Mrs. PAULINE SIMAR participated on Friday, March 8, 2024
Excellent experience. The instructor was friendly, a good teacher, and always smiling. The equipment was in good condition. Don’t forget to bring warm, waterproof clothing and sunglasses — you’ll quickly get covered in sand!
Mr. BENJAMIN BERLEY participated on Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Very friendly instructor and a really enjoyable session — I recommend it if you want to have a good time.
Mr. LILIAN ALLEGRE participated on Thursday, March 28, 2024
First sand yachting experience for a group of about ten retirees. Efficient booking process (online schedules, available 7 days a week, invoicing access) and a friendly, available phone reception. Excellent organization — the yachts were already on the beach when we arrived. Very good equipment, suitable for our level. And a friendly instructor who gave a clear explanation of how to use the yachts and made us feel confident… for 1.5 hours of speed and real fun! The comfortable changing rooms were also much appreciated afterward! In short, a welcoming and well-equipped club with a strong, reliable team.
Mr. FRANCIS CLOISEAU participated on Friday, March 29, 2024