Take part in Wakelagoona’s high-octane big boat competition held twice daily on Virelade’s waterways. Perfect for thrill-seekers ready to challenge their skills in southern France’s prime maritime setting.
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Difficulty
challenging
Duration
2 sessions per day, 3–5 hours total
Fitness Level
Participants should have good cardiovascular fitness and upper body strength to handle the demands of managing a large boat under race conditions.
Wildlife
History
The Gironde estuary region has centuries of maritime tradition, historically a hub for fishing and river trade.
Conservation
Wakelagoona actively promotes sustainable practices by minimizing boat emissions and educating participants on local aquatic ecosystems.
Wakelagoona
Take part in Wakelagoona’s high-octane big boat competition held twice daily on Virelade’s waterways. Perfect for thrill-seekers ready to challenge their skills in southern France’s prime maritime setting.
Wakelagoona is a wake sports operator based in Virelade, Nouvelle-Aquitaine. The business runs a variety of structured stages (courses) and single sessions on Big, Medium and Small boats, catering to beginners through competitors. Programs include discovery sessions, apprenticeship stages, progression and competition-focused stages, with options of two or three sessions per day depending on the offer.
Wakelagoona provides private boat hires for groups such as bachelor/bachelorette parties, friends and corporate outings. Several private packages explicitly include a warm welcome and personalized coaching delivered by certified instructors or coaches. Activities on offer include wakeboarding, wakesurfing, wakefoil and wakeskating, plus family-friendly options like towed buoys and youth sessions for ages 6–12.
The operation’s course formats are varied: intensive multi-session days on Big Boats, Medium and Small Boat learning blocks, and discovery sessions combining ground exercises and short water coaching. Wakelagoona emphasizes practical, progressive coaching in a wake park environment and across different boat platforms. All descriptions and offerings are described in the business’s trip listings and summaries. The location in Virelade positions Wakelagoona as a regional provider of wake sports training and private boat experiences in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Visitors should consult Wakelagoona’s trip listings for session lengths, boat formats and private hire details before booking.
Location
Virelade
Based in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Trips Offered
18
Varied courses and single sessions
Max Sessions
3/day
Some stages run three sessions daily
Boat Types
Big • Medium • Small
Multiple boat platforms available
Choose a discovery session, multi-day stage, or private boat for groups — check available dates and session formats to reserve a spot.
Bring a Waterproof Bag
Keep valuables dry during boat sessions with reliable waterproof protection.
Arrive Early for Safety Briefings
Attend pre-session briefings to understand race rules and safety protocols.
Wear Appropriate Footwear
Non-slip, quick-dry shoes improve footing on slippery boat decks.
Hydrate Regularly
Bring water and stay hydrated to maintain energy across multiple sessions.
Personal Flotation Device
Critical for safety, mandatory for all participants during boat sessions.
UV Protection Clothing
Protects skin from intense sun exposure during longer daylight hours.
summer
Non-Slip Water Shoes
Ensures secure footing on wet, slippery boat decks.
Waterproof Watch or Timer
Helps track race times and session intervals accurately.