Life jacket in hand, phone on the other, the co-president of the Pagayous canoe-kayak club, in Vivonne, has been awash in calls since Friday, June 17. “_This is one of the only activities still available_with this stifling heat” Anne Marie Barbot hastens, with the lakes, marshes and municipal swimming pools with extended hours in the Vienne, on alert red heatwave Saturday.
– Sarah D’Hers
Fearing the crowd and the heat, David prefers a corner of nature, and a desert island for a picnic on the Clain mid Road. Departure from Arché for 13 km of descent to Vivonne. The inhabitant of Couhé admits: “On are disappointed, my son’s school party was canceled so we fell back on canoeing“. Same for Kelly, because the zoo, like any public outdoor event is prohibited during the red vigilance, is closed for the day.
“No alcohol, only water“Lucas, the club employee, gives the latest safety instructions. Once loaded, the canoe-kayaks rush into the “a little cool” water, exclaims David, who doesn’t hesitate for long before throwing himself into the water.