The marina at Talmont - Saint - Hilaire offers pontoon berths, 80 of which are available for boats that are passing through (maximum lenght of 20 metres). Its shops, café terraces and landscaping give it that special ambiance, perfect for a Sunday afternoon stroll.
You can sample the different nautical sports at the sailing school or head out for the open sea on a boat trip.
The call of the waves is winning acceptance at Talmont-Saint-Hilaire and the craze for board sports on the talmondais coast is not showing any signs of slowing down.
Newcomers can also brave the water and share a surfing session with an instructor.
Port Bourgenay is a stopover point in the "Solitaire du Figaro", EDHEC, the "Tour de France à la Voile", "the course Croisière des Ports Vendéens" yacht race and others. Every two years, Talmont St Hilaire plays host to the Transgascogne 6.50, an undeniably challenging Mini Race covering 450 miles across the Golf of Gascogne to the port of Santander.
Nautical Programme for 2008
- Solitaire de Bourgenay, 29th June
- Arrival of the Vendeen Port Circuit (Course Croisières des Ports vendeens) 6 th July
- Arrival of the 6.50 Open Sail Simrad Race, 15 th July
- Safety at Sea Day - SNSM, 27 th July
- Celebrating the sea (Fête de la Mer), 15th August
Port Bourgenay - Crédit photo : J. Boulissière
Surf plage du Veillon - Crédit photo : J. Boulissière
