Let's go back in time to see that, depending on the geographical region, men have always sought to move on water.
The Eskimos and the kayak
The Inuit had developed kayaks with skirts. Seated at the bottom of the boat, the paddler uses a double-bladed paddle. There is a blade on each side of the boat. Inside the boat, he is sheltered from bad weather.
Native Americans and the canoe
Native Americans built canoes. They would kneel and propel the canoe using their abdominal muscles. On large lakes as well as large rivers, the paddle is a single-bladed paddle. It is positioned on one side or the other of the canoe.
Canoes or kayaks can accommodate several people.
The evolution of kayaking today
Kayaks have come a long way: no more fear of getting your legs stuck. Kayaks are stable and often self-bailing! On a proper canoe, which you paddle on your knees, animal hides have been replaced by synthetic inflatables or comfortable mattresses!
Images of Tony Estanguet or Denis Gargaud Chanut on TV do not show that these athletes are on their knees in their boats.
At Canoë France, canoeing is 100% about fun! You'll find comfortable boats! Let's leave the discomfort of a competition boat to these champions. In Tokyo and Paris for the upcoming Olympic Games, these champions will proudly represent France!
Whether on a large lake, a smaller body of water, or the rivières de France you'll find a moment of escape to suit your desires ! From a short hour on a lake to long-distance trips, from easy paddling to challenging rivers, at Canoë France , canoeing is 100% pure pleasure!
