Spi en Tête Sailing discovery course in Hendaye

Opening hours

Open

  • Monday 09:00 am - 09:00 pm
  • Tuesday 09:00 am - 09:00 pm
  • Wednesday 09:00 am - 09:00 pm
  • Thursday 09:00 am - 09:00 pm
  • Friday 09:00 am - 09:00 pm
  • Saturday 09:00 am - 09:00 pm
  • Sunday 09:00 am - 09:00 pm

Closes at 09:00 pm

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Useful information

Location : Sea side

Province : Labourd

Services

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  • Cash
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  • Open all year round
  • open 7/7
  • English
    • Is sailing a sport that intrigues you? Then join Spi en Tête in Hendaye for a 2-day sailing discovery course in the Basque Country!


      You will board the sailboat at the port of Hendaye, in the bay of Txingudi with its calm waters ideal for beginners. You will board a Grand Surprise type sailboat measuring 9.54 meters long. Very maneuverable and easy to handle, this type of sailboat has been designed to have pleasant sensations at the helm, which makes it an ideal model for following a 2-day course !

      On the program of this sailing course, you will find learning the basics of sailing, sailing according to the wind, nautical language, the essential knots to know, but also crew maneuvers to make you a good crew member!

      If you want to learn to sail or simply get back to your roots on board, this sailing course in Hendaye will offer you a wonderful sailing experience in the Basque Country!

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Traveller Reviews Spi en Tête

4.9 sur 5 122 reviews

  • Nicolas Sandeaux

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Nicolas Sandeaux on 04/11/2025

    Two years ago, wanting to learn to sail on a cruising yacht, I asked around the Adour River and Hendaye for recommendations from several experts in the sailing world who could seriously help me with this project. The Spi en Tête sailing school and its director, Nicolas, were by far the most frequently mentioned, with great enthusiasm, especially from professionals. I contacted them at the beginning of the year, and I can tell you that since then, I've been more than spoiled. Spi en Tête is a highly professional organization, and this is evident throughout. The best instructors in the industry support them for practical training, supervision, and instruction, and they have all remained loyal over the years. The quality of the training is exactly what you could hope for in a cruising yacht immersion. The organization is impeccable, safe, reassuring for everyone, and friendly. The sailboats are in excellent condition, and Spi en Tête is fully committed to maintaining them. In just one year, the Spi en Tête Sailing School allowed me to discover all the programs they offer. From two- or three-hour introductory outings and more intensive two- or three-day courses, to multi-day/night cruising trips, I can tell you that they have it all and that there's plenty to experience. Without hesitation, I urge you to go and meet Spi en Tête, Nicolas, and his team. With family, friends, or your children, give or treat yourself to something that I think will become one of your most cherished gifts and memories.

  • Paul Patry

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Paul Patry on 03/11/2025

    Fantastic school with friendly and skilled instructors. Whether it's for a lesson, a sailing course, or a family outing, I highly recommend Nicolas and his team who will help you appreciate the magnificent setting between the mountains and the sea! Go for it without hesitation!

  • Muriel CAM.

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Muriel CAM. on 17/10/2025

    Great outing, a true pro, Nicolas is passionate and engaging, thank you, I highly recommend it!!

Traveller Reviews Spi en Tête

4.9 sur 5 82 reviews

  • "Awsome sailing moment with Vanessa @ spi en tête"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by ninouchka56 (Bordeaux, France) on 27/08/2018

    Ideally located in Hendaye, at the heart of the bask country, Spi en Tête is a sailing school allowing amateur skippers to get to know the sport better. We had a wonderful time sailing with Vanessa...

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  • "Once in a lifetime experience with a fantastic skipper."

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by loremipsum98 (San Jose del Cabo, Mexico) on 24/03/2015

    We had a chance to sail in Laurent not in France, but during the Winter in the Caribbean. We sailed a beautiful Beneteau for a week, starting in St. Martin, on to Anguilla, St Barth's, and back to...

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  • "Laurent DUCLOS Super skipper"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Flavio B on 18/03/2015

    We had Laurent as Skiper for a week of sailing in St.Martin. Laurent is extremely capable, very kind, very attentious, very patient, never raises his voice and maneuvers a luxury 57ft like he was...

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Spi en Tête

Address

Port de Plaisance
64700 Hendaye

Contacts

Cell : 06 86 47 47 06

GPS coordinates

43° 22'11.04"N, 1° 46'38.08"W

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