From Indigenous Tribes To Present

Although canoe is still used as a means of transportation in different locations around the world, it has become a popular sport today. Canoeing, which is a kind of rowing sport, is an activity that has been popular in our country since the 90's but is still developing.

One of the most important routes in our country is in Kaş. Sea canoe tours in Kaş are unique in the world in terms of the ancient and natural beauties you will witness while canoeing. You can get detailed information on the subject from Xanthos sea kayaking page and Xanthos team .

What is a canoe?

Canoe is a small boat with both heads pointed. The athlete moves the canoe by kneeling or sitting on an open or closed deck canoe using a single-wing paddle. It can be done with one person or with two or more people. It can also be used with canoes, sails or various motors that are moved by muscle power, often using oars.

Canoes, which were first used by indigenous tribes as a means of transportation, became a sport in the 1860s. John McGregor, a Scottish lawyer, athlete, traveler, and philanthropist, designed a variety of canoes with decks and sails, and in 1873 founded the first canoe club (British Royal Canoe Club). In 1924, canoeing was recognized as an Olympic sport for the first time, and competitions were held at the Olympic games in Paris that year.

Today, canoeing is done in different ways as sprint canoe, river canoe (canoe slalom), marathon canoe and freestyle canoe. Competitions are generally held in still water canoeing, river canoeing and marathon canoeing branches.

Where to Canoeing in Turkey?

Although canoeing seems like a calming and peaceful activity, it can be done as an exciting nature sport with a high tempo, full of adrenaline. There are canoe clubs and canoeing activities in almost every city where the river, lake or sea is located. Turkey has many of the locations that can be done in the canoeing. Canoeing is actively practiced in 18 provinces in our country. Canoeing is possible in the provinces of Antalya, Muğla, Rize, Trabzon, Sakarya, Kocaeli, Istanbul, Erzincan, Erzurum and Van. In addition, Kayseri Zamantı River, Artvin Coruh River and Fırtına Creek in Rize are suitable points for canoeing during the summer months.

Source: mortilki | vikipedi


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Ell.
"Fabulous and exhilarating kayaking the Kekova sunken city."

"Timely pickup from where we were staying. Speedy transfer to kakova Harbour early on so we beat all the tourist boats. Great, knowledgeable guide with great English. the views were amazing and great value for money with lunch included. Back by home by about 4 pm so not too long of a day."


Ann.
"Great day out on a boat exploring Kekova."

"We had a great day out on a boat exploring Kekova (which we'd booked with Xanthos Travel in Kas). We were picked up from our villa and driven down to the port at Kekova to board the boat. We had a fantastic guide - Baran - who explained how the day would pan out and throughout the day gave us a wonderful insight into the sunken city and history of the area. The boat was very comfortable and all of the crew were helpful. We were treated to a delicious lunch and snacks throughout the day, and loved the moment when the goats reaped the benefits of the leftovers! I would definitely recommend booking with these guys. They do lots of other fantastic trips in the area too."


Mar.
"Jeep tour in the Kaş nature."

"My friend and I decided to join Xanthos for a jeep tour so we could visit some amazing places that otherwise we couldn't see. We were on the jeep with other 10 people and all the security rules have always been respected from the participants and the staff. A person has always come with the group and has been super helpful and at the same time cheerful. This is a great choice made by the company! An example: in the canyon a member of the group slipped and felt down. The Xanthos's guy immediately helped and checked her. Likely she didn't have any serious issues, so he cheered up again the spirit. With them we also did rafting on a river (not dangerous but a fun experience) and visited some places that in the right time (less crowded) are beautiful and enjoyable! I highly recommend this tour because its organization, staff, food and the natural legs."


Go.
"Amazing"

"We went on a days kayak tour. The instructor was good with all of our levels, patient and ensured that we all had a lot of fun. He was also fluent in English and extremely informed about the local area and shared his knowledge with us all. We stopped to swim in beautiful places, ate a fantastic lunch, ate locally made ice cream and also kayaked across the sunken city. It really was a magical day which we will all remember and also great value for money. The organisation was excellent and we couldn't have been in better hands. Will definitely book again."


Sul.
"Fabulous and exhilarating kayaking the Kekova sunken city."

"Timely pickup from where we were staying. Speedy transfer to kakova Harbour early on so we beat all the tourist boats. Great, knowledgeable guide with great English. the views were amazing and great value for money with lunch included. Back by home by about 4 pm so not too long of a day."


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