An Eolia branch opens in Vierville in July 2008

A cut dated Tuesday, July 8, 2008 announced the return of water activities in Vierville in the form of an antenna of the Eolia base. This project had been prepared for several years.

Laurent Guérin, head of Éolia, presented an offer of teaching and rental of light sailing, with four catamarans, as well as sea kayaks and sailing karts. The objective was to perpetuate the site and eventually create a job. The antenna was initially aimed at teenagers, in addition to the main base of Colleville.

Mayor Jean-Marie Oxéant wanted to encourage young people to frequent the seaside. Patrick Thomines, president of Intercom, described a long-term project to evolve the tourist offer throughout Omaha Beach. A second antenna was being studied in Saint-Laurent.

The Vierville base took over the premises of the former CNOB and sought to regain its spirit, in particular by restoring the reception of owners' boats. A state-certified instructor had to provide teaching at tide-dependent schedules. The other services were announced from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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