Le Flow des Gabarriers consiste en 5 parcours eau libre dans la Charente :

L’évènement a lieu le samedi 13 juin 2026 :

Les inscriptions ouvrent samedi 1er novembre 2025 à 7 h 00 sur la page principale du site.

L’inscription n’est pas possible le jour de l’évènement et pas d’inscription possible pour les marathons après le 22 mai 2026 à minuit)

La tarification ci dessous est « à partir de » applicable aux 25 premiers inscrits. S’en suit une augmentation progressive jusqu’en janvier 2026 au plein tarif :

Du 1er au 7 novembre : -25% pour les premiers 25 inscrits sur chaque épreuve

Novembre 2025 : – 20%

Décembre 2025 : – 10%

N’attendez pas !

Chaque inscrit pourra prétendre à un remboursement sur simple demande par email à Ikinoa sans aucun justificatif ! Le transfert entre deux inscriptions est possible, il suffit de faire une demande de remboursement et d’inscrire le nouveau participant.

En cas d’annulation de l’évènement pour cas de force majeure ou pour TOUT motif indépendant de la volonté de l’organisation à partir du 5 juin 2026, les participants se verront offrir 50% de réduction sur une inscription l’année suivante.

The organisers reserve the right to change the start time, the duration of the competition, or the route due to weather conditions, as well as to change or modify the rules according to their own judgement.

L’enregistrement des nageurs ET la remise des bonnets, T-shirts etc. aura lieu place du Solencon à Cognac (village d’arrivée) de 13 h 00 à 16 h 00 vendredi 12 juin 2026.

Pour participer aux épreuves du Flow Des Gabarriers, il est impératif de fournir un certificat médical de moins d’un an avant l’épreuve (datant au plus tard du 14 juin 2025) attestant d’être en bonne condition et de pouvoir prendre part à la distance souhaitée. Sports licences are not accepted, cependant il est possible d’utiliser le certificat médical utilisé pour votre licence s’il date au plus tard du 14 juin 2025.

- All swimmers must be over 12 years of age on the day of the event in order to participate in the Petit Gabarrier and Flow Challenge.
- All swimmers and their kayakists must be over 16 years of age on the day of the event in order to participate in the Flow des Gabarriers and the Gabarrier Apprentice marathons.

For swimmers under the age of 16, the father, mother or legal guardian must complete the parental authorisation form. Otherwise, the swimmer will not be able to take part in the event.

A qualifying swim is required for solo and duo (relay) swimmers:
- Proof of a maximum time of 4 hours for a minimum of 10km in open water in the 2 years prior to the event
or
- Proof of a maximum time of 3h45 for a minimum of 10km in a pool (25m or 50m) in the 2 years prior to the event
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or
- Proof of solo completion of an Oceans Seven swim in the last 5 years (North Channel, Cook Strait, Moloka'i Channel, English Channel, Catalina Channel, Tsugura Strait, Strait of Gibraltar).

Official crossing certificates or results listed on https://longswims.com/ are preferred. If these are not available, performances recorded in tracking tools such as Garmin watches etc. can be accepted instead.

La confirmation de la nage qualificative doit être chargée sur votre compte Ikinoa au plus tard le 10 juin 2026.
There is no qualifying swim to be provided for swimmers in teams of 3 or more.

Note that finishers solos du Flow by Night 2025 sont automatiquement qualifiés pour les épreuves du 33 km solo et duo ainsi que le 16 km solo.

The event ends at 6pm. All swimmers who have not reached the finish line by this time, regardless of the chosen course, must leave the water.

Wearing a neoprene wetsuit is allowed and strongly recommended, however it is not permitted if the water temperature is above 24°C.
Experienced swimmers used to open water who do not wish to wear a wetsuit in cold water will be contacted by the organisers for evaluation and approval.
Fluorescent swimming buoys are recommended (not provided by the organisers).

All propulsion aids such as fins, snorkels, pull buoys, etc. are strictly forbidden.

The pre race briefing will be held on vendredi 12 juin 2026 à 17 h 30 at the Cognac Galaxy cinema 1 rue de la Belle Allée, 16100 Châteaubernard

- All the soloists taking part in the Flow des Gabarriers 33 km and the Apprentice Gabarrier 16 km and their kayakers.

- At least one member of each relay team as well as one of the team's kayakers

The final logistical information will also be discussed and explained in detail. It will be an opportunity to ask questions!

The event ends at 6pm, all swimmers who have not reached Cognac must leave the water, as the organisers cannot ensure their safety after this time.

Each swimmer (solos and teams) must be followed throughout the race by a canoe. This support has several essential functions, including immediate safety in case of emergency,

Tandem solos are accompanied by only 1 kayak for the 2 swimmers, they must swim together, at the same pace, throughout the completion of the course. If one of the two swimmers gives up, the other swimmer will only be able to continue the course once his co-swimmer is being looked after by their team or the organizers.

Each kayaker MUST wear a life jacket. Support boats are not allowed.
Any swimmer who abandons the race must inform the organisers as soon as possible. Swimmers agree to accept the instructions of the on-site doctors and consent to receive medical attention in case of injury, accident, hypothermia or illness during the event. It is the responsibility of each swimmer to cover the medical costs or to take out additional insurance for this purpose.

It is forbidden for any swimmer to use drugs, stimulants, excitants or derivatives and other artificial means before and during the marathon. Between the time of the start and the end of the marathon, swimmers must follow the route laid down by the organisers.

Pendant la compétition, chaque nageur aura la responsabilité de sa nutrition. Le temps limite alloué pour compléter la distance de 33 km est de 10 h 00 pour les solos et 9 h 40 pour les relais. Le temps limite alloué pour compléter la distance de 16 km en solo est de 6 h 30.

Before or after the time limit, the organisers (medical, security, etc.), reserve the right to stop the swimmer during the marathon in their own interest.
It is the responsibility of the swimmer to train properly before the event and to organise logistical support for the duration of their swim.

The maximum number of swimmers allowed per relay team is 6 (each member of a team of 6 will spend a maximum of 1h30 in the water over the whole day).

The logistics and organisation of the relays are specific to each team. There is no pre-established relay point. Swimmer exchange can be done in the water or from the shore.

From the water: the new swimmer must position themself in front of the previous swimmer. The previous swimmer must touch the new swimmer’s feet before returning to the canoe or the shore. There is no minimum time or distance imposed for each swimmer.

From land: the banks of the Charente River offer many points where an exchange can take place. However, the compulsory water exit points offer very good options. It is recommended that each team scout the area beforehand if possible.

Each swimmer is responsible for their own nutrition.

Un ravitaillement sera néanmoins proposé à Bourg-Charente, au passage de l’écluse de Gademoulin,  ainsi qu’à l’arrivée. Il y sera proposé des boissons, biscuits secs, fruits etc…

No canoe, kayak, paddle or other embarkation will be authorized to escort swimmers.

Only boats designed by the organisers to ensure safety are allowed on the water.

Courses will be clearly indicated thanks to buoys along the 2 courses.

Swimmers agree to participate in any media activity consisting of interviews for newspapers, radio, television, presentation of the swimmers, etc... By registering, the participant authorises the organisers of the Flow Des Gabarriers to use the images in which they could be identified for the purpose of promotional and publicity broadcasts, with no time limitation. If the participant does not agree, they must inform the organisers in writing. In accordance with the French law of 6 January 1978 on Information Technology and Freedom, each participant has the right to access and rectify any of their personal data.

In accordance with Article 11 of the Municipal Order n° M-2015.66.6.1, the swimmer will take all measures not to degrade the environment in which they find themself

The event takes place in the natural environment of the Charente river. Swimmers must not, under any circumstances, throw waste or any other items into the Charente or on its banks. Any disposal of waste outside the bins provided for this purpose is prohibited.

The organisers and competitors undertake together to respect and preserve this space. No littering will be tolerated. Competitors who take their supplies with them under their wetsuit or swimsuit, particularly in the form of gel or wrapped bars, must bring the packaging ashore and deposit it in the bins provided for this purpose. Any competitor caught littering will be immediately ordered to leave the water.

Each participant undertakes to respect the environment and to behave in the most eco-responsible way.

The organisers have taken out a liability insurance policy in case of organisational failure. The participant declares that they are aware of the fact that they may encounter difficulties on the course and that they assume the risks related to these circumstances when participating in the event. The participant agrees to receive any medical care and treatment that may be necessary during the competition.

The costs of medical treatment are not included in the entry fee and will be borne by the participant. It is the responsibility of the participant, whether or not they are a licence holder to take out any necessary or useful personal insurance (civil liability and personal accident insurance) covering in particular the cost of any medical treatment. The organisers decline all responsibility in case of accidents, damage, theft or loss of equipment and/or personal belongings of the competitors, including the teams' belongings stored in the finishers’ village.

Swimmers, coaches and any other accompanying persons will be responsible for their own accommodation, transport and other expenses. The Cognac region offers a multitude of accommodation options, Destination Cognac and Charente Tourisme will be able to guide you if necessary. The towpath linking the Place du Solençon to the RN141 bridge allows you to follow the swimmers on foot along the route. It is possible to meet the marathoners on the banks of the Charente from Châteauneuf-sur-Charente via "La Flow Vélo".

Each participant will show respect for the other competitors, the organisers, the spectators and the people living in the race area. Participants must provide assistance within the limits of their abilities and/or report a participant in difficulty to the organisers, even if this means going off course or losing time. Participants in the Flow Des Gabarriers (swimmers, coaches, logistical support) commit themselves to respect all the rules of the event as stated above.

Any contravention of these competition rules may result in disqualification, as decided by the organisers. Any behaviour contrary to sporting ethics will be sanctioned by various penalties, which may include a ban on participation. The Flow Des Gabarriers commits itself to apply the governmental sanitary regulations at the date of the event.