Canoë Kayak Club du Teich

What Canoë Kayak Club du Teich does

Canoë Kayak Club du Teich (CKCT) is a French sporting association (association sportive loi 1901) founded in 1991 and headquartered in Le Teich, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, operating canoe and kayak activities on the Leyre river near the Bassin d'Arcachon. The club's core offering consists of four rental route options ranging from a one-hour "Leyre Express" descent to a four-to-six-hour "Grande Aventure" route through the Parc Naturel des Landes de Gascogne, with prices between €10 and €24 per participant and shuttle service included. Beyond rentals, CKCT delivers certified kayak instruction (stages and initiation courses led by moniteur Baptiste Guillem, who also serves as president), club membership programs for adults and children (including FFCK federation licensing), competitive training in slalom and water polo, instructor certification pathways (AMFPC, MFPC), and adaptive paddling programs under the Handivalides accessibility label.

The technology stack is non-proprietary: CKCT operates as a traditional paddlesport rental and training organization using standard equipment (canoes, kayaks, life vests, paddles, waterproof containers) with no bespoke digital platform beyond a WordPress/WooCommerce-based booking website (ckct.fr). Reservation and payment processing (30% deposit, credit card, checks, chèques vacances) are handled through the website, phone, and on-site walk-ins, with seasonal operations running daily 9h–18h during summer.

The business model combines transactional rental revenue, recurring membership and federation fees, and professional services income from instruction. Distribution is direct-to-consumer, supplemented by partnerships with FFCK, the Commune du Teich, COBAS, Guide Bordeaux Gironde, and Marché Voyages. Customer segments span recreational families and tourists (primary), competitive athletes, aspiring instructors, adult/senior leisure paddlers, and disabled participants. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the non-profit association structure operates without external equity investment, with membership fees split between FFCK federation dues and local club contributions.

Name

Canoë Kayak Club du Teich

Legal name

Canoë-Kayak Club teichois

Website

https://ckct.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Canoë Kayak Club du Teich (CKCT) is a French non-profit sporting association, founded 1991, offering canoe and kayak rentals on the Leyre river near Le Teich, plus certified instruction, club memberships, and competitive training for families, tourists, and local paddlers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Water Sports Services

NAICS

Recreational Goods Rental (532284), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721)

SIC

Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Water & Marine Guiding Services (Kayak, Canoe, Raft, SUP, Sailing) (THAAALAB)

Keywords

• Canoe kayak rental
• Paddlesport training
• River recreation services
• Club memberships
• Outdoor adventure activities

Headquarters

HQ city

Le Teich

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Canoë/Kayak Rental: Hourly to half-day rental of canoe and kayak equipment on the Leyre river, with transportation/shuttle service included in the rental price. Multiple route options ranging from 1-hour express trips to 4-6 hour adventures.
2. Kayak Lessons and Training: Day courses and initiation stages taught by certified instructor Baptiste, covering river kayaking techniques, water navigation, and whitewater skills.
3. Club Membership Dues: Annual and seasonal membership fees for club participation, including federation (FFCK) fees, club dues, and optional insurance coverage. Structured pricing for children under 16 and adults 16+, with reduced rates for early enrollment (September-December) versus full-year registration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CKCT operates canoe and kayak rentals on the Leyre river via four distinct routes ranging from 1-hour (La Leyre Express) to 4–6 hour (La grande aventure) excursions, with all equipment and shuttle service included in the rental price. The club also delivers certified kayak instruction (stages and day courses) led by instructor Baptiste, and runs annual membership programs for children and adults that bundle FFCK federation licensing with access to training, competitions, and inclusive programs such as the Handivalides accessibility offering.

Product overview

Canoë Kayak Club du Teich is a canoe and kayak rental and training organization offering river activities on the Leyre. The core offering consists of four canoe/kayak rental routes of varying durations (1h to 6h) along the Leyre river, including 'La petite expédition' (Mios-Le Teich), 'La Leyre Express' (Lamothe-Port du Teich), 'Trekk sur l'eau' (Salles-Mios), and 'La grande aventure' (Salles-Le Teich). Additional services include kayak courses and stages taught by certified instructors, and club membership programs for both children and adults with federation licensing (FFCK). The club also organizes competitive training, leisure outings, and holds the Handivalides accessibility label.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• La Leyre Express — 1h canoe/kayak rental (Lamothe to Le Teich port)

Quantifiable outcome

• Elsa Gaubert - double European champion produced by the club

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FFCK (Fédération Française de Canoë-Kayak)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial federation affiliation providing standardized skill progression system (pagaies couleurs), instructor certification pathways (AMFPC, MFPC), competitive calendar, and insurance coverage through MAIF 'Carte 1 Jour' for casual paddlers. The club participates in regional and national competitions organized by FFCK.
• Commune du TeichminorOthersMunicipal partner providing local support and recognition to the club. Listed among official partners on the club website.
• COBAS (Communauté d'agglomération du Bassin d'Arcachon Sud)minorOthersLocal intermunicipal authority partner supporting the club. Listed among official partners on the club website.
• Marché VoyagesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTravel agency specializing in camper vans and converted vehicles. Cross-promotional partner referring outdoor activity seekers to the club.
• Guide Bordeaux GirondeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Bordeaux and Gironde tourism guide (office de tourisme) referring tourists and visitors to club activities in the Leyre/Bassin d'Arcachon area.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Canoë-Kayak Club de Mios: Direct geographic competitor operating canoe and kayak rentals on the same Leyre river system, with Mios serving as a departure point in CKCT's own routes. Same association loi 1901 structure, FFCK-affiliated, and serving an overlapping Bassin d'Arcachon customer base.
• Kayak Vert: Dordogne-based kayak and canoe rental operator offering guided and self-guided river trips. Comparable in core offering (river descents, equipment rental, route-based pricing) though serving a different French region.
• Canoë Evasion: Commercial canoe-kayak rental operator in France offering self-guided river descents with similar route-based pricing and shuttle-inclusive service. Comparable product offering to CKCT but operating as a for-profit business with broader marketing reach.
• Canoë-Company: French canoe rental operator offering multi-route river descents with bundled equipment and shuttle service. Closely mirrors CKCT's core product structure (timed routes, equipment-inclusive pricing, family-friendly excursions) but with a commercial go-to-market model.

Broad incumbents

• UCPA: Major French national outdoor sports organization offering multi-activity vacation programs including kayaking, canoeing, and rafting. Overlaps with CKCT on instructional paddlesport offerings but operates at much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Centre Nautique des Glénans: Well-known French sailing and water sports school operating under association status. Comparable as a federation-affiliated water sports training organization but focused primarily on sailing with broader course and certification programs.
• Décathlon: Global sporting goods retailer with growing French water sports rental and experience offerings (including stand-up paddleboarding and kayak rental at certain locations). Represents a broad incumbent whose expansion into water activity rentals could encroach on CKCT's catchment over time.

Others

• Fédération Française de Canoë-Kayak (FFCK): National governing federation for canoe-kayak in France. Listed as an official CKCT partner providing skill progression frameworks, instructor certification pathways, and competition organization. Functions as ecosystem enabler rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CKLeTeich
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ckct

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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