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Calais
Unbeatable Channel winds on the doorstep of England
Photos: Raimond Spekking
Wind reliability
8/10
Water
Channel sandy beach
Season
Mar – Oct
Skill level
Intermediate & Advanced
Local schools
4
About this spot
The beaches around Calais offer strong and reliable Channel winds making it a solid kitesurfing destination in northern France. The flat sandy beaches are ideal for launching and the winds are some of the most consistent in France. Cold water and large tidal ranges are the main challenges.
Kite schools & services
Wimkite School
lessonsrental
Operating since 2005; 2 certified instructors (BP Jeps Kite et Voile); offers beginner and advanced courses at Wissant and other nearby beaches.
Kitezone
lessonsrental
Based in Hardelot; offers kitesurfing and paddle surfing courses May-November at multiple spots including Wissant and Le Touquet.
Ecole Kitesurf Wissant (Wissant Kite School)
lessonsrentalaccommodationshop
English-speaking instructor; offers kitesurf, SUP, land kite and foil kite; includes accommodation at Le gîte du Moulin; equipment includes Slingshot kites and various boards.
COMBOKITE
lessons
Mobile kite school operating in Nord-Pas-de-Calais; offers private, duo, kids lessons and hydrofoil coaching for advanced riders.
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