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Your canoe-kayak holidays

This Summer, you’ve decided,  water sport is going to be your thing ! But  where to begin ? What does one need to know first ? What equipment is needed ? You have been wondering about all these things for days now,  Here is some advice !

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 !

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