Go Paddling Week

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…

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…

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…

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…

Stand up paddle board safety. SUP is a brilliant way to enjoy a day out on the water. From paddling calm, sheltered water to surfing the waves at the beach. But, you need to be mindful of keeping safe before you set off. It's worth running through a few safety…

You might have seen pictures and videos of people stand up paddle boarding. You can see them while browsing holiday sites or smashing through your Instagram feed. But SUPs aren’t just a holiday selfie essential. We’ve compiled a list of our top 9 SUP tips so when you hit the…

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…

Learning how to kayak in a straight line when you first get started isn't necessarily a top priority. You want to be able to get where you're going first and foremost, then work on the details. So, to help you kayak in a straight line and hone in on those…

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…