Since its creation in 2010, the Open Canoe Festival has worked to make touring canoe culture accessible to as many people as possible, in a spirit of sharing and friendship. For our 15th edition, from 8 to 11 April 2027, we have had to make a decision we would rather have avoided: raising the early […]

It was with immense sadness that we learned of the passing of Andy Oughton in the summer of 2026. A British canoe instructor, Andy had been a loyal friend and companion of the Open Canoe Festival for many years. Andy was one of those special people who truly embodied the spirit of our festival: a […]