Being able to paddle your kayak is an essential skill if you want to be able to stay safe on the water and be able to move efficiently, but you’d be surprised at how many people don’t know how to paddle properly. In this article, we’ll be exploring paddling on a kayak and telling you everything you need to know about kayaking and proper paddling in particular. If you want more kayak content, feel free to check out our dedicated kayak page by clicking here. What is the correct paddling technique? When paddling in a kayak, a good technique to […]
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Games to play while paddling
Paddle boarding is a leisurely activity enjoyed by many during the warm summer months, sometimes even in the winter if you can brave the chilly conditions, but did you know that there’s more to it than just having a paddle on the water? In this post we’ll be exploring a handful of paddling games that you can play on the water. 1. Paddle Board Paddle Ball For this game you’ll need two paddles, a ball and something to stand on. What you do here is place the ball between the two paddles at either end of and then simply get […]
10 Great UK Canoe & Kayak Touring Trips
There are few things more relaxing than cruising along a gently flowing river, or across the glass like mirror flat surface of a lake or a loch, listening to nothing but the ripples from your bow. Whether you’re just out on a pleasant day’s paddle or a multi-day journey touring kayaks and even sit-on-tops, are perfect for exploring the waterways of the UK. Here are a few suggestions on some truly classic canoe & kayak touring trips and destinations to get you started, but once you’ve caught the canoe & kayak touring bug there are plenty more out there, just […]
6 Great UK Sea Kayaking Destinations
There are few things that can offer the sense of freedom that a journey by sea kayak can! Gliding along mirror-flat water looking at the abundance of seabirds, or crashing through the waves on a challenging open crossing sea kayaking has something to offer everyone. We’ve picked out six classic areas, but we do all live on an island there is great sea paddling to be had all around the UK’s coastline… wherever you can find a spot to launch your sea kayak. The Outer Hebrides Never mind the UK this is in the top ten sea kayaking destinations in […]
5 Great UK Canoeing & Kayaking Touring Destinations
There are few things more relaxing than cruising along a gently flowing river, or across the glass like surface of a lake of a loch, listening to nothing but the ripples from your bow. Whether you’re just out on a pleasant day’s paddle or a multi-day journey Canadian canoes, touring kayaks, and even sit-on-tops are all perfect for exploring the waterways of the UK. Here are a few suggestions on some of our classic touring trips and destinations, but there are plenty more out there, just waiting for you to discover them. River Wye The River Wye is one of […]
Sea Kayaks Test – A Touch of Glass
British style sea kayaks are sought after, the world over, by paddlers serious about their sea kayaking. No surprise really, we are a country of island dwellers and for many the urge to explore the oceans is in the blood. We decided to see just why us Brits are so good at designing and making sea boats and hit the briny with a fleet of British built sea kayaks from two of the leading UK manufacturers, P&H and Valley Sea Kayaks. Don’t look at this as a head to head test though, as sea kayaks come in all sorts of […]
Sea Kayaking Holidays in Pembrokeshire Wales
“Wherever in Wales you take to the water in your sea kayak, or on your sit-on-top kayak, one thing’s for sure, you won’t be disappointed and you will be back for more!” If Wales has an abundance of natural paddling resources in every aspect the one are that its cup truly overflows is sea kayaking. It has a truly stunning coastline, indeed it’s even home to the UK’s only coastal National Park. Sea kayaking is all about freedom and exploration and the Welsh coasts. If Wales has an abundance of natural paddling resources in every aspect the one are that […]