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Ecole de Surf du Pin Sec (ESPS)

In Le Pin Sec near Naujac-sur-Mer, certified surf instructors teach you how to ride a wave. No matter if you’re still at the beginning

or already an advanced surfer, here you can improve your skills under expert guidance. In cooperation with the Ferme de la

Brousse, accommodation is provided in a large holiday home from May to November, moreover a camping site is nearby.

Since the 2009 season, the Ecole de Surf Pin Sec has also been disposing of an own surf shop.

Accommodation

Situated amidst the pine forest of the Médoc region, the Ferme de la Brousse offers accommodation in two completely equipped

holiday homes. You should have a car available to travel the 7 kilometres to the beach. Alternatively, you can also put up your

tent at the camping site in Le Pin Sec.

Surfing courses

The ESPS is certified by the French Ministry of Youth and Sport, and the surf instructors Lionel, Gaël, Alex, Estelle and Xavier all have

years of teaching experience. There will never be more than 8 students per instructor, so best tuition is ensured. Furthermore, the

courses include the hiring of wetsuit and surfboard, surf theory lessons, video analyses as well as an accident insurance. Finally,

you’ll be informed about the connection of surfing and environment.

There are courses for adults and kids (from the age of 10 upwards).

The main surf spot is the Beachbreak of Le Pin Sec.

Prices and dates

Prices vary from 300 to 500 Euro per person and week according to season, number of persons and chosen level of comfort

(accommodation at the Ferme de la Brousse including 5x2 hours of surf lessons).
 

You can also book single surf lessons (from 22 Euro for 2 hours).
 

There are special offers for groups of at least 8 people.

Region

Le Pin Sec is situated in the Landes du Médoc which belong to the department of Gironde (33) in the Aquitaine region. The region’s

largest city and administrative centre is Bordeaux.

The entire coast line of the Côte d’Argent ( „Silver Coast“ ), which owes it’s name to the argentine solar reflections on the water

surface of the Atlantic Ocean, is probably well known to every surfer. Here you can find some of the best surf spots in

Europe, and international contests are held in the region every year, e.g. the Quiksilver Pro France or the Quiksilver German Champs.

The pinewood of the Médoc and the Landes constitute the largest coherent forest area in Western Europe, which was

besides mainly man-made. Since the 18th century, pines have been planted here in order to drain the originally swampy soil.

While the hinterland is thus characterized by woodland, there is a long line of dunes with beautiful beaches and many excellent

surf spots at the Côte d’Argent itself.

How to get there

It’s best to travel by car since the Ferme de la Brousse is situated 7 kilometres from the surf school at the D 101 near Naujac-sur-Mer,

around 70 kilometres northwest of Bordeaux.

Languages

You should be able to communicate in either French, English or German.

Homepage

Ecole de Surf du Pin Sec (ESPS)

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Effective: May 17th, 2010