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A world apart
Recreational fishing embodies a world of its own within the world of boating, at once a sporting activity, a family moment and a means of transmission. You'll meet young people, senior citizens, grandparents accompanying their grandchildren, sailors rolling up behind their boats in search of mackerel... But above all, it's a complete ecosystem, bringing together boat builders and importers, engine manufacturers, equipment suppliers, retailers, insurers, fishing guides and manufacturers of accessories and specialized equipment. A niche within a niche, to be preserved, promoted and federated, by insisting on responsible and reasoned fishing, even if its impact remains minimal compared to the global resource. A rich and promising subject.
An area dedicated to fishing
Against this backdrop, Grand Pavois La Rochelle, an event organized by GRAND PAVOIS ORGANISATION (GPO), has developed an area dedicated to fishing and Grand Pavois Fishing, with an exclusive competition reserved for brands. The objective is clear: to create an event where brands can deploy their pro-ambassadors, present their boats, engines, electronics, specific equipment and various materials, and above all exchange ideas with the public, have their boats tested on the water, explain settings and techniques, and initiate and raise awareness of responsible boating. Not forgetting, of course, to promote and sell their products.
Beyond the commercial dimension, this space becomes a true meeting place for enthusiasts, professionals and the curious, all united around the same passion. It's this dynamic of exchange, demonstration and proximity that has made this format, unique in France, so successful, and integrated into the very heart of Grand Pavois La Rochelle.
Join us from September 22 to 27, 2026 in La Rochelle, to experience this immersion in the heart of the fishing and boating ecosystem.
