Go with the flow

Welcome to Canoe & Kayak UK Magazine's On-line branch. Summer finally seems to have peeked around the corner so if you're planning a summer trip check out the features section for some great ideas.

The Forum is the place to go if you want to share knowledge, ask advice or just have a chat about all things canoeing or kayaking related. Or why not start your very own Blog? It's easy and it's great fun. This is your site so get stuck in. If you're a dab hand with a camera, or just like taking snaps, start your very own Gallery to show us what you've been up to.

The brand new club feature in the Info section is a great way to promote your club for free or to find your nearest canoe club.

Canoe & Kayak UK is dedicated to providing the most topical and detailed coverage of the whole paddling scene. Written by paddlers, for paddlers, we want YOU to get involved! In fact we're so keen to get you involved that we want to come and paddle with you. Send us a proposal about a club trip or session and we'll do our best to get along, have a paddle and then stick you in the mag!

Check out the fantastic FREE downloadable route cards in the 'free stuff' section!

Have fun and paddle safe

Jason Smith - Editor

Enjoyed a great weekend's sea kayaking on Anglesey this month. The original plan was to circumnavigate the whole island, bivviying along the way, but as ever the weather didn't play ball. Still all the planning and preperation didn't go to waste and we got a couple of great trips in and enjoyed some 'interesting' conditions. great learning experience for all involved. Read the full story in issue 88 and check out some images from the trip here

In the mag this month

Superb FREE Surf Kayaking Mini Mag with this issue! Planning a Surf Safari, Coaching in the Surf, How to get Involved with Surf Comps, Dont be A Goat a Guide to Surf Etiquette...

Plus FREE pull out and keep ROUTE CARDS in every issue. Featuring fantastic sea kayak, touring and whitewater trips. Where will you go this weekend?

The Jewel of Arabia - CKUK’s Chris Wheeler reports back from Clearwater Paddling’s first ever sea kayaking trip to Oman.

Momos and Medals - A high Himalayan multi-day kayaking adventure on the crystal waters of the Upper Modi Khola River.

Green Machine - What better place to launch a kayak called The Green Boat on the waters of Europe than on the Emerald Isle itself? And on St Patrick’s Day to boot!

South West is Best! - Mark Rainsley on guidebook writing and sea kayaking around Britain’s sharp end.

Between The Gates - Action from the first slalom race of the season at Shepperton Weir on the River Thames.

Shooting the Curl - World-class surf kayaker Chris Harvey continues his series on how to get the best from your time in the waves. This issue he explains how to ride down the line.

Pull your Braces Up! - Our Freerider in residence Ed Smith continueshis new river skills series with the practical use of braces on whitewater

Yo Ho Ho and a Barrel of Fun - Nick Horwood reports on the 2008 National Student Rodeo... The Biggest whitewater rodeo in the world!

Light Box - Tom Laws takes a look behind the lenses of leading paddlesport photographers. He continues the series with a chat with canoeist and wildlife and travel journalist Lucinda Manouch

Plus all your usual favourites: The Floater - Ed Case, Horizon Lines, CK Women, Book & DVD Reviews, Tried & Tested, River Jabber, Most Wanted - And loads, loads more

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