This is the Open Canoe Festival!

Some basic psychology to avoid giving up canoeing after the first descent… and save your relationship! By Paul Villecourt / www.villecourt.com In North America, canoeing is often called the "divorce boat"! You will understand why. When a few friends embark on the river for the first time, logic naturally pushes couples to form crews. At […]

This list has been tested for trips of 30 to 60 days. It includes the essentials, although you can always do more minimalist. All this gear fits into a large 100/120 litre waterproof bag which will therefore contain all the bags described below. For shorter trips, surprisingly the equipment is not much different. Remember: the […]

You will be pampered from the moment you arrive at the Open Canoe Festival! In the welcome bag given to everyone: the legendary T-shirt, a sticker, the programme, but also a superb poster! It's always a tricky choice, so every year, we ask what you think with a poll on our Facebook page.

When you register at the OCF, you will have to indicate your level of practice: beginner, intermediate or advanced. It is not that simple. Read this article carefully before registering. The OCF's team of instructors counts 30 coaches, including some of the best specialists in Europe. They all know that OCF participants have difficulty qualifying […]

7 levels of partnership offers to take advantage of the OCF. From the primary sponsor to the prize suppliers, we offer 7 levels of partnerships giving sponsors and exhibitors the opportunity to take advantage of the visibility and exposure of the Open Canoe Festival:     •    Level 1: Primary sponsor.    •    Level 2: Official partners  […]

We take care of your kids while you're paddling! During the 3 days of the Festival, a qualified and bilingual animator will take care of the children from 6 to 12 years old. Treasure hunt, land art, games, some workshops for adults… A lot of fun in the superb setting of Gervanne Camping, while the […]