Voile in Auvergne
Lac d'Aydat, volcanoes on the horizon and a race to win. Does your team have the wind behind it?
- ≈ 2H to 3H
- 1 to 50 participants
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Description
Discovering sailing on one of Auvergne's most stunning lakes, ringed by volcanoes, with the waters of the Lac d'Aydat shimmering in the sun and the wind filling the sails for the very first time: that is what Takamaka Clermont's sailing incentive near Clermont-Ferrand delivers. Open to beginners and enthusiasts alike, the session starts with a thorough introduction to the boats and the basics of navigation, before letting teams loose on the water for a proper regatta. No passengers allowed: on board, every crew member has a specific role to play.
The collective dimension is at the heart of the experience. Sailing a boat as a team demands communication, anticipation and mutual trust. The helm, the sail trimmer, the wind reader: every role counts, and it is the whole group working together that makes the difference between winning and losing. In the exceptional natural setting of the Lac d'Aydat, with the puys on the horizon, the nautical incentive takes on a rare quality that is at once athletic, sensory and deeply convivial.
The session ends with the regatta, a festive and relaxed competitive moment that spotlights the most skilful and most cohesive crews. A shared memory that lasts long after the seminar, for groups of up to 50 people.
- ≈ 2H to 3H
- 1 to 50 participants
📍 Location: Lac d'Aydat, in Auvergne, in the heart of the volcanic country.
⏱️ Duration: Between 2 and 3 hours.
👥 Groups: Up to 50 people.
🗓️ Season: Primarily a summer activity. Exact availability to be confirmed with Takamaka Clermont based on sailing conditions.
⛵ Type of boats: Not specified on the source page. To be confirmed with Takamaka Clermont (catamarans or dinghies depending on availability).
💪 Nautical experience required: None. The activity is open to complete beginners. A qualified instructor covers the basics of sailing before the regatta begins.
🏊 Swimming ability: Not specified on the source page. To be confirmed with Takamaka Clermont for non-swimmers.
👟 Recommended attire: Not specified on the source page. To be completed (light sports clothing, water-friendly shoes, spare change of clothes recommended).
🎒 Equipment provided: Boats and safety equipment are supplied by Takamaka Clermont and their partners. Life jacket provision to be confirmed.
🧑✈️ Supervision: A qualified instructor welcomes and supervises the group throughout the session, from the initiation phase through to the regatta.
How the activity works
Lakeside welcome and boat introduction
Navigation basics briefing
Free sailing and finding the feel
The regatta and close
Why choose Takamaka ?
The Lac d'Aydat is one of Auvergne's most beautiful volcanic lakes, and Takamaka Clermont knows every detail of it: the winds that cross it, the ideal conditions by season, and how to run a sailing session for a corporate group with no prior nautical experience. With 7 years of local experience, the team knows exactly how to structure the progression so that everyone moves from complete novice to confident crew member in the space of a few hours.
The activity is fully managed end-to-end: lakeside welcome, boat provision, instructor-led initiation and animated closing regatta. There is nothing else for you to organise beyond arriving. The sporting and competitive dimension of the regatta guarantees a level of engagement and team cohesion that is hard to match with less immersive activities.
Sailing on the Lac d'Aydat fits naturally into a broader seminar programme, paired with other nautical activities such as the catamaran regatta or a corporate evening organised by Takamaka Clermont. An afternoon on the water that often ends up creating the most lasting collective memories of an entire seminar.
