Hendaiako Zentro Nautikoa - Itsasoko Haizea

Hendaiako Zentro Nautikoa - Itsasoko Haizea is a nautical centre at 1 impasse Jean-Baptiste Garat in Hendaye, dedicated to sailing and water-based activities in Txingudi Bay. Its programme combines instruction, equipment rental, group activities and club sailing, making the venue suitable for beginners, regular participants and people looking to develop practical sailing skills.

The centre’s lighter sailing activities include lessons on several types of craft, including Optimist dinghies, catamarans, dinghies and windsurf boards. Instruction is available throughout the year and is organised for different ages and experience levels. Seasonal courses take place over several half-days, while year-round sailing is offered on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The structure also welcomes groups such as school trips, holiday groups and company groups.

For independent time on the water, the rental service provides equipment including stand-up paddleboards, windsurf boards and catamarans. This gives visitors a way to explore the bay without choosing a formal sailing course, subject to the centre’s arrangements. The setting is primarily practical and activity-focused, with a nautical base, teaching facilities and a club-house rather than a restaurant-led atmosphere.

The centre also supports sailing on larger, habitable boats. Courses introduce the basics of cruising on different vessels, while club members can join supervised day outings led by an appointed skipper and overseen by a qualified instructor. Longer or shorter cruises may be organised according to weather, programme and boat availability. Officially declared regattas form another part of the club’s sailing calendar.

Inclusive sailing is part of the programme through supervised outings on an adapted boat for people who may be unable to take part in standard activities. The overall character is instructional, social and maritime, with options ranging from a first experience on the water to ongoing club participation. For visitors exploring the Basque coast from Biarritz, the Hendaye base offers a focused way to spend time on Txingudi Bay while learning or practising sailing.