FAQ

GO CAPTAIN

When is the opening season ?
We are open only from the beginning of March till the end of October, depending on the weather conditions.
Is it easy to park around ?
Several public car parks are available around our base. We also have our own bike park at disposal for our customers.
Is it possible to eat around?
Vous trouverez autour de notre base différents restaurants pour vous restaurer. Go Captain dispose d’une magnifique terrasse si vous souhaitez vous désaltérer.
How can I pay ?
On site you can pay by cash or by card. You can also book your reservation online.
Do I need to book in advance ?
We highly recommend to book online to ensure availability.
Is it possible to book an activity by night?
Go Captain activities are only available during the day.
Faut-il une caution ?

Nous demandons une caution de 400€ en chèque ou CB pour les bateaux sans permis et une caution de 2000€ uniquement cb pour le bateau avec permis. Aucune caution en espèce ne sera acceptée.

PADDLE / CANOË / BIKE SURF

I've never tried SUP Paddle before, is it ok?

It’s totally fine ! Handling it is really easy, you will learn and understand how it works in only a few minutes.

Is there any way to ensure my safety? What is the water quality?

We supply life jackets suited to your size and fully checked at the beginning of the season. The quality of the Saône river improves year after year, for evidence, the wide variety of wildlife that we can observe while walking along the river (beavers, herons, crayfish, numerous fishes etc ).

Do you give any lessons?

Go Captain does not provide any lessons. The main things you need to know are explained on site, and then you can naturally enjoy the ride.

What is the appropriate outfit? Where can I store my personal belongings?

We recommend an outfit adapted to the weather. It's up to you to judge whether you want to wear a swimsuit or a wetsuit. We provide waterproof pockets for your belongings that you want to bring with you and secure lockers for the things that remain at the Go Captain base.

Are the activities kid-friendly ?

Children are allowed on Paddles if they can swim. They can ride on our Maxi paddles or tandem models accompanied by an adult. Older children can ride a paddle solo under the supervision and responsibility of an adult.

Are the activities dog-friendly ?

Dogs are allowed on the Paddles under the responsibility of its owner.

Weather conditions?

If you have booked online and are unsure about the weather conditions, you can contact us by phone.

PADDLE / CANOË / BIKE SURF

Do I need a boating experience to hire a boat ?

No experience is required to hire our boats. The boats are extremely easy to handle. Speed varies between 8 and 10 km/h which allows everyone to steer easily.

What about safety on board?

All the safety equipment is provided on board, life jackets must be worn for people who cannot swim and also for children.

Can I bring food and drinks on board?

Of course you can! It’s even highly recommended to bring a picnic on board! Reasonable alcohol consumption is authorized for passengers. However, it is not allowed, for anyone who steers the boat, to drink alcohol on board. It is possible to make a stop for a picnic at some of the pontoons along the way. If you book a boat for a day trip you can stop at Confluence for lunch.

Does animals are allowed on board ?

We only accept small dogs on board, under the responsibility of their owners.

Contact information

829 chemin de la plage
69270 Rochetaillée-sur-Saône

+33 6 37 79 67 31

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