Discover water skiing with family or friends, with a teaching approach suited to all levels! Let yourself be pulled along by a boat and experience the thrill of new water-based activities!
Packages
EINHEITSPREIS
Dauer: 45 Minuten
An der Sitzung können mehrere Personen teilnehmen
Terms and conditions of the activity
- Meet at the chalet in Capbreton harbour (next to the Chez Minus restaurant) to get kitted out (all equipment is provided)
- You must be able to swim and feel comfortable in the water
- What to bring: swimming costume, towel, sun cream
- Open to those aged 12 and over with parental consent
How the activity works
1️⃣ Booking and welcome
- Location: Port de Capbreton (Quai AL), boarding from the school’s RIB.
- Equipment provided: water skis (slalom or combination), full-length wetsuit or shorty depending on the weather, life jacket.
2️⃣ Supervised practice
1. Technical instructions on body position (knees bent, arms outstretched) and managing the boat’s pull.
2. Assisted start: the boat tows at a gradually increasing speed (26–32 km/h depending on ability) to make the water start easier.
3. Posture:
- Beginners: skis parallel, weight distributed evenly.
- Advanced: transition to slalom or basic manoeuvres.
4.Debriefing and progress review with feedback: personalised advice to improve posture and balance.
3️⃣ Safety and equipment
- Boat: 8-metre RIB with a 250 CV engine, fitted with emergency systems.
- Supervision: a state-certified instructor on board to adjust the speed and offer real-time advice.
Sessions are tailored to all ability levels, with an emphasis on safety and immediate enjoyment.
Good to know
- Meet at the chalet to get kitted out (all equipment provided)
- Option to share the session
- You must be able to swim
- Parental consent is required for minors
- Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time
Important notice to buyers: once the ticket has been purchased, it is the customer’s sole responsibility to contact the provider of the relevant activity to arrange a booking during opening hours.
RESASOL accepts no liability for the confirmation, amendment or cancellation of bookings, nor for the practical arrangements for accessing the activity. It is the customer’s responsibility to check directly with the provider regarding booking procedures, opening hours and any other conditions necessary for taking part in the activity.
By purchasing a ticket, the customer accepts these terms and conditions and acknowledges that they must take all necessary steps to confirm their booking with the service provider before the desired date of the activity.
🕗 OPENING HOURS
ACTIVITY AVAILABLE FROM 1 APRIL 2026 TO 30 NOVEMBER 2026
📞 BOOKING REQUIRED AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE
If you do not receive an immediate response over the phone, please leave a voicemail message stating your booking request and your contact details (surname, first name, telephone number and email address), and/or send an email to the contact address provided in the confirmation email you received when you placed your order, so that we can get back to you.
- Open every day
Included in the offer
The pass/ticket purchased is valid for the year in which it was purchased, subject to the activity’s opening dates.
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It is a sport in which you glide on one or two skis whilst being towed by a boat (or a cable), keeping your balance on the water thanks to your speed and the tension of the rope.
You don’t have to be a very good swimmer, but you do need to be comfortable in the water; a lifejacket or flotation aid is compulsory in any case.
The first time out is often enough to get you on your feet and do a few runs across the course, provided you’re well supervised; the real challenge comes with slalom, speed and tricks.
Water skiing: one or two skis, facing the direction of travel, with a focus on speed and slalom.
Wakeboarding: a single board, feet positioned at right angles, with a greater focus on tricks, jumps and features.
Yes, it works the whole body (legs, core, back, shoulders), improves balance, coordination and stamina, whilst remaining great fun.
As with any towed water sport, there are risks (falls, collisions, the tow rope, the propeller); safety depends on: wearing a lifejacket (compulsory), a clear area, an appropriate speed, a spotter on board, and clear instructions before each session.
Yes, it’s very popular in groups: we alternate skiers behind the same boat or at leisure centres, with people of different abilities taking part in the same sessions.
