Opening of an Eolia nautical antenna in Vierville

The Omaha sailing club, the Eolia base, the intermunicipality and the municipality have opened a nautical antenna in the west part of the Vierville beach. Complementary to the Colleville base, it offered light sailing for 10-15 year olds, kayak rental and sailing karting. Laurent Guérin, from Eolia, announced Marie's daily presence for classes, as well as additional training for her. An opening from June to August was to be perpetuated in the following years.

Mayor Jean-Marie Oxéant saw in this installation a complement to the development of paragliding. A service for boat owners was also put in place: they could leave their boat in the parking lot, while one person would ensure the launch, exit, cleaning and storage of the equipment. The goal was to bring back the sailboats and recreate a club life.

The partners wanted to make Omaha a nautical hub, with the support of the region, the Department and other organizations. A project of sports activities for teenagers in Saint-Laurent was also envisaged. The article presented these initiatives as a response to the lack of nautical structures observed in the Bessin by the Directorate of Youth and Sports, and as a way to develop environmentally friendly leisure activities and to accompany schoolchildren.

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