Who are we
Watersport Concept is a French brand born from the shared passion of three watersports instructors. From our bases located between Argelès-sur-Mer (Watersport Adventure), And the Brittany (Emerald Adventure)We design and, above all, constantly test equipment that is well thought out by professionals, for professionals.
For over 10 years, we have been designing, testing and improving robust, innovative equipment adapted for intensive use: Stand-up paddleboards, inflatable platforms, Big Paddle universe, kayak polo goals, inflatable furniture, slides and custom solutions.
Our philosophy is simple:
👉 to offer reliable, durable and fun equipment, capable of creating unforgettable experiences on water as well as on land, for demanding professionals and individuals.
All our products are tested under real-world conditions based on our own nautical bases, allowing for permanent field feedback and constant developments.
We work with Water sports centers, campsites, hotels, local authorities, nautical concierge services and superyachts looking for high-end, lightweight, secure and easy-to-use solutions.
The team Watersport Concept
The team currently consists of Mikael, Lilian, and Christian. Besides shared passions like the sea, nature, sports, and especially kayaking and paddleboarding, it's also our personal characteristics that bind us together as a team, and even as friends. Each of our members is an epicurean eager for new experiences and, above all, an experienced instructor who knows what they're talking about.
We invite you to learn a little more about us!
Mikael Minier
Kayaker and instructor since the days of sealskin kayaks.
"As the founder of the Watersport Aventure water sports center 16 years ago, I have always been passionate about water sports. Driven by a desire to create innovative water sports activities, I developed Watersport Concept."
Lilian Gourlay
Head of Business Development & Marketing
"Passionate about water sports like kayaking and paddleboarding, as well as cooking and hiking, I have been a canoe-kayak instructor for almost 12 years and manage several water sports facilities in Britain.
"Having a passion for new challenges, it was only natural that I embarked on the Watersport Concept adventure!"
Christian Notteau
Web Designer
"Passionate about sailing since my earliest childhood, I have been practicing water sports (sailing, kayaking, surfing and paddleboarding) for 13 years now. I have turned it into a passion by becoming a sailing, land sailing and kayaking instructor… Curious and open-minded, I have also been interested in web development for several years."
Our values.
At Watersport Concept, we develop nautical equipment with a simple conviction: A professional product must be reliable, durable, secure… and provide enjoyment to all who use it. Our values guide every creation, every test, and every improvement.
Passion for boating
We are, first and foremost, practitioners: instructors, kayakers, and watersports enthusiasts. This hands-on experience is reflected in every detail of our products.
Professional requirement
We design equipment capable of withstanding intensive use: sun, salt, shocks, non-stop rentals, groups… We choose premium materials and test each product in real-world conditions.
Useful innovation
Innovation only makes sense if it makes life easier for professionals or improves the experience for users. Each Watersport Concept product addresses a specific need observed at our water sports centers.
Fun & experience
Our goal: to create memorable moments. Whether it's a Big Paddleboarding session with friends, a giant water slide, or a yoga class on the water, our products must generate... fun, team spirit, and shared enjoyment.
Sustainability first
We prioritize longevity: robust, reusable, repairable and durable products.
Less replacement = less waste, less overconsumption.
Proximity & support
We advise each client as a partner. Responsiveness, attentiveness, availability: this is our vision of a high-quality professional service.
Our passion at the service of innovation
At Watersport Conceptinnovation originates directly on the waterIn our watersports centers and at the heart of our daily practice, as instructors, kayakers, and watersports enthusiasts, we use the paddleboards, platforms, and modules we design every day. This unique proximity to the field fuels our creativity and inspires us to develop increasingly practical, intuitive, and high-performance solutions.
Every new idea goes through a real-world testing phasein order to refine the details, enrich the user experience, and achieve an exemplary level of reliability. This is how iconic innovations emerged: the universe Big Paddle, our slides, our modular platforms, the Giant Foil Platforms, or our kayak polo goals developed in collaboration with the FFCKOur passion guides every step, with a constant ambition: to offer equipment that makes the daily lives of professionals easier and provides unforgettable moments for their practitioners.
Warranty
We offer professionals robust and durable equipment. Our inflatable SUPs are unique, made with double-layer reinforced PVC, and we utilize Woven Drop Stitch Fusion technology, a new construction process in the paddleboarding industry. Our quality control team tests and inflates all our products for 24 hours. We pride ourselves on ensuring that all our innovations are durable and easy to use for both professionals and end users.
Innovation
All our products are conceived and carefully designed in France before being tested at our Watersport Aventure water sports center in the Pyrénées-Orientales. Constantly striving for innovation, we are also kayak and sailing instructors. For the past six years, our team of enthusiasts has drawn on their own experience and customer feedback to offer equipment that perfectly meets everyone's expectations and needs.
Support
Experts in both watersports and marketing, we support you in developing new activities. We aim to maximize the profitability of our innovations within your organization so you can quickly reap the full benefits. Our expert advice, photo and video support, and ongoing guidance will be a true asset to your watersports center.