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Sea Kayak Head to Head Test - The Taran Sea Kayak V The Inuk Sea Kayak

15 May 2012

Sea kayaks have one of boating’s oldest pedigrees. While river kayaks mutate into new shapes with every season, their ocean cousins still carry those ancient Eskimo looks. But that doesn't mean that s

Canoeing & Kayaking Trips in the Lake District

23 Apr 2012

The Lake District is surely most famous for the spectacular walking it offers in its hill and fells, although it is becoming an increasingly popular destination for canoeists and touring kayakers alik

How to Repair Inflatable Kayaks & Inflatable Canoes

28 Mar 2012

A Canoe & Kayak UK Quick-Guide to Repairing Your Inflatable Kayak or Inflatable Canoe

How to Care For Your Inflatable Kayak or Inflatable Canoes

28 Mar 2012

A Canoe & Kayak UK Quick-Guide to Caring For Your Inflatable Kayaks & Inflatable Canoes...

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A Canoe & Kayaking UK TV Monday Video Mash Up!

14 May 2012

A Monday Morning Canoe & Kayak UK TV Video Mash Up to brighten up a wet 'n' windy morning! Whitewater, Open Canoe, Sea Kayaking, Kayak Surfing & SUP video action...

The Canoe and Kayak UK Magazine app now free!

14 May 2012

Canoe and Kayak UK Magazine's app is now available to download for free. Plus when you download the app, you can get a taster copy of Britain's best selling paddling magazine for free as well!

Free Northeast Kayak and Canoe Taster Sessions!

08 May 2012

Roker Canoe Club Running Free Canoe & Kayak Taster Sessions at Roker Harbour, at the Adventure Sunderland Centre!

Watching Basking Sharks From Your Sea Kayak!

30 Apr 2012

Check out these useful guides for safe and responsible encounters with Basking Sharks this summer.

From The Forum

RE: Roof Rack Help

Hi Tom Have a look here -

Roof Rack Help

Hi guys. I have a Nissan Micra The model i have doesn't have roof rack attatchment points or opening rear windows I have been assured that there is a roof rack out there that does fit my car The

RE: Newbie Kayaker - Perception hatches

Hi, As far as I am aware the perception freedom hatch was made for perception therefore these aren't really any alternatives. The freedom was a great boat shame to see it being discontinued. I

RE: FS. Lime green Dagger Nomad 8.1 Creek Boat

Couple of folk has asked me for photos via PM. Here's some links if anyone else want to see

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