Yann Mazé (France).

Yann is one the french open canoe pioneers in France. Former member of the association “the river runners / coureurs de rivières” which was a big inspiration to create the Open Canoe Festival, he’s been paddling canoes and sea kayaks for more than 20 years. Big fan of french and canadian rivers, his profile does not only deal with canoe. Former military in special forces for rescue missions, he’s now often assigned as a diver / rescuer for the national sea safety society. A real adventurer with a strong outdoor and safety culture.