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Kayaking safety checklist

23rd August 201910th January 2020 by Rebecca
Rebecca
Kayaking safety. Before you head off on your paddle, whether it's a jolly flat water adventure or a white water thrill, you need to do your kayaking safety checks. It's not just about the state of your boat or paddle though, there's a few more things to consider before you…
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Paddling health benefits

19th August 201910th January 2020 by barrywade
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There is no denying that paddling, such as kayaking, canoeing, and SUP, is good for you. The health benefits of paddling include releasing the stresses of the week, or working your heart a little without overdoing it. There are many reasons paddling is good you for, but here are our…
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11 things you need to know before paddling on the sea

19th August 201910th January 2020 by Rebecca
Rebecca
Paddling in the sea, we all do it. We get a little bit of warm weather in the UK and we head to our nearest beach. We soak up the rays and enjoy a splash in the (still cold) sea water. Paddling on the sea is fantastic! But if you’ve…
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canoeing safety checklist

Canoeing safety checklist

15th August 201910th January 2020 by Rebecca
Rebecca
Canoeing safety is all part of the planning with water sports. It's the same as having to do warm ups to prevent injuries on dry land. You need to make safety checks on your canoe part of your paddling adventure. To help you get your canoeing safety checks down to…
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best kayaks for beginners

Best kayaks for beginners – types of kayak

23rd June 201910th November 2020 by cadilambert
cadilambert
Aren't all kayaks the same? Well yes, but the shape and size of different types of kayak can make a big difference to its stability and how it moves on water. As a basic rule the longer the craft the faster it will go in a straight line, the shorter…
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sit on top

Get on the water with a Sit on Top kayak

9th May 201910th January 2020 by Rebecca
Rebecca
You'll have seen plenty of sit on top kayaks around, but you probably didn't know their name. Coming in either an inflatable or hard form, the sit on top kayak is a popular choice for recreational paddlers in the UK. If you don't like being 'in' a traditional style kayak…
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Paddling Tips and Blogs

  • Kayaking safety checklist
  • Paddling health benefits
  • 11 things you need to know before paddling on the sea
  • Canoeing safety checklist
  • Stand up paddle board safety checklist
  • How to use a stand up paddle board – SUP tips
  • Best kayaks for beginners – types of kayak
  • How to kayak in a straight line
  • Get on the water with a Sit on Top kayak
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