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#DustOffYourInflatable – Paddling an inflatable kayak, canoe or SUP

16/12/201920/02/2020 by Rebecca

Rebecca

Are you guilty of inflatable craft neglect? Did you buy an inflatable kayak, canoe or SUP months ago? Has it been sat in your attic or garage ever since? Paddling an inflatable can be a great way to get on the water and connect with nature! And inflatables are born…

Winter paddling. Top 10 tips for paddling in winter

Winter paddling: Top 10 tips for paddling during Winter

21/11/201921/11/2019 by Rebecca

Rebecca

Winter paddling can look uninviting to say the least. Cold weather, rain, snow, early nights and limited daylight in general. We're not selling it to you right.... But paddling through winter can be absolutely beautiful and very rewarding. You just need to consider a few more things before you head…

Winter paddling clothing: What to wear for paddling in winter

21/11/201921/11/2019 by Rebecca

Rebecca

Winter paddling clothing. So you've made the decision to paddle through winter. Excellent news! But you'll need stock up on some winter gear to hold back the cold. Not only will you be privy to some different wildlife, especially as our resident summer birds migrate to southern climes, but you…

River gradings and what they mean

15/10/201921/11/2019 by Rebecca

Rebecca

River gradings. You might have noticed when you look for a Paddle Trail or PaddlePoint or look up your local river, there is usually a 'grade' comment next to it. These range from grade 1 to grade 6 and have significant meanings when it comes to paddling those rivers. You…

Nine health benefits of paddling

19/08/201924/02/2020 by barrywade

barrywade

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…

11 things you need to know before paddling on the sea

19/08/201910/01/2020 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…

Canoeing safety checklist

15/08/201904/06/2020 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…

Stand up paddle board safety checklist

09/08/201904/06/2020 by Rebecca

Rebecca

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…

Canoe vs Kayak: which should I buy?

08/08/201905/12/2019 by Rebecca

Rebecca

Canoeing and kayaking are two great ways to get on the water for an adventure. But of the two, canoe vs kayak, which one is best for you? Canoeing and kayaking, despite always being lumped together, are actually two different activities. You can find more about the differences between a…

Paddling when pregnant – what you need to know

02/08/201906/07/2020 by Rebecca

Rebecca

Can you go paddling when pregnant? It’s a difficult question to answer, and everyone will have a different opinion depending on who they are, what they do, and their level of paddling experience. The general answer is, yes, paddling when pregnant is safe. But as with everything during those nine…

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#DustOffYourInflatable – Paddling an inflatable kayak, canoe or SUP

Winter paddling: Top 10 tips for paddling during Winter

Winter paddling clothing: What to wear for paddling in winter

River gradings and what they mean

Nine health benefits of paddling

11 things you need to know before paddling on the sea

Canoeing safety checklist

Stand up paddle board safety checklist

Canoe vs Kayak: which should I buy?

Paddling when pregnant – what you need to know

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