Semerwater attracts canoers, windsurfers, yachtsmen and fishermen. The tidal surge also attracts canoeists and windsurfers. A variety of water toys including kayaks, canoes, launchers, trampolines and windsurfers are available. Speed sailing kite boards prefer an even broader course than windsurfers. The beach is popular throughout the year with surfers, windsurfers, and other beachsport enthusiasts. The current 500m record (for Windsurfers) is held by French windsurfer Antoine Albeau. The dam is popular with birdwatchers, windsurfers, and anglers. Previously the record was held only by sailboats or windsurfers. Draycote is used by cyclists, runners, windsurfers, fly fishers and for boating. Windsurfers and certain types of boats are able to sail faster than the true wind. Windsurfers are often classified as either shortboards or longboards. The beach provides safe bathing for holidaying families and is also popular with windsurfers. The beach is popular with windsurfers and skimboarders because of occasional large waves. Larnaca attracts windsurfers from around the world especially in autumn. For windsurfers, the Saint-Colomban beach is located in Carnac-Plage.