Your canoe-kayak holidays
The sport of Canoeing- Kayak can be adapted to any skill level, from beginners to the competent one thing for sure is everyone will have fun in the water ! This activity is practised along rivers or in the sea for those who prefer a more challenging ride. You can discover beautiful landscapes during your trip, remember to take a camera with you in a water proof case.
The camping Les Castels which offer this activity are numerous: Castel Camping Château de Poinsouze campsite in Creuse, Castel Camping Château de l’Epervière campsite in Bourgogne...
Canoeing will allow you to glide quietly on the calm waters of a lake, on the brisk running water of a river, or in the swell of the sea. You will discover various landscapes from villages, water ways, valleys, and coast lines.
A bit of advice for your first outing, opt for light anti-UV clothing which allows your skin to breathe. In Summer, you can wear your swimsuit, a pair of shorts over the top and a light weight sports top, long or short sleeved. Take a windbreak or an anorak, as you can never predict the weather ! Don’t forget your sun glasses necessary for the glare and your protective skin cream, a cap will also very useful. It is essential to wear a life jacket which will be be supplied when you rent the canoe. Closed type shoes like” aquashoes ” are necessary because you will be walking in water so need to protect your feet ! Think of taking an extra set of clothes in a water proof backpack to change into when the trip is over.Finally, a bottle of water and cereal bars for a snack in case you get hungry !