Articles

Articles

Every month Canoe & Kayak UK features a range of expert articles covering both UK and overseas kayaking and canoeing destinations, gear, canoe & kayak reviews, how to articles, interviews, buyer's guides and more. Our on-line features section also contains a wealth of info on canoeing and kayaking. Whatever you're in to from sea kayaking to whitewater kayaking, from canoe slalom to kayak surfing, from freestyle kayaking to canoe touring. From Sit-on-top kayaks to kayak fishing and canoe camping... What ever kind of kayaking ort canoeing you're in to you'll hopefully find something here for you.
 
Check out our latest articles and videos below:
5 Great Canoeing & Kayaking Touring Destinations
Sea Kayak Review - P&H Delphin ‘Ocean Play’ Sea Kayak - Long Term Test
Getting Started in Sea Kayaking
Whitewater Kayaking Guide to the Rivers of the French Alps
Get Your Kids Canoeing & Kayaking
Whitewater Kayaking Skills - How to punch Through stopper waves
Video Review of the wave Sport D75 whitewater Kayak
Video Review of Prijon Poseidon Tandem Touring Kayak

New to Canoeing and Kayaking? Check out our brilliant Beginners' Section 

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Beginners

Beginners, getting started in Canoeing & Kayaking
Getting started in canoeing & kayaking is incredibly exciting, there's so much to learn!

To help you fast track your progress we've put together a great selection of features for beginners to help you on your journey. How To, Coaching Tips, Places to Paddle, What Gear and loads more. Happy paddling and welcome to the Canoe Kayak UK online family.

 

Open Canoeing

Open boating in a Canadian Canoe on Wastwater, Lake District
The gentle art of the Canadian canoe, the perfect tool for wilderness adventures, gentle touring or family canoeing fun! If you're new to canoeing or a seasoned canoe enthusiast dedicated to follwing the path of the paddle we have articles, canoe & gear tests and how to videos for you.

Sea Kayaking

Sea Kayaking on the ocean is freedom and adventure.
Sea kayaking, to us that means unlimited freedom and adventure. Point your bow here for articles, sea kayaking destinations, sea kayak navigation tips and much, much more.

Whitewater

Whitewater kayaking is exciting, challenging and fun
Whitewater kayaking... It's a white, wild, watery world! River running, rescue and safety, steep creeking, extreme racing, boater-X... If it's whitewater kayaking or canoeing then you'll find it here. If you're new to the world of whitewater paddling, then take a look at Canoe & Kayak's Whitewater kayaking A-Z Jargon Buster

Touring

Canoe touring or kayak touring is relaxing, fun and a great way to see nature and the countryside
Cruising the waterways of the world in a touring kayak or canoe can take you places you've never imagined. So whether your into open canoe touring or sit on top kayaks then take a look and be prepared to be inspired.

Freestyle

Freestyle canoeing & kayaking is all about big tricks
Technical Tricks and Huge Moves... In fantastic Whitewater, Freestyle Kayaking is all about control, skill and grabbing Big Air!

Surf Kayaking

Surf kayak action on a huge surf wave. Kayak surfing is a full-on adrenaline sport
Surf kayaking the ultimate in exhileration.There's not much that can beat the feeling of flying across the face of a wave carving turns in a surf kayak. This section's full of surf kayaking articles for all you kaykak surfing soul surfers out there!

Coaching

A Canoe & kayak coach with a student kayaker
If you're looking for features and articles on canoe & kayak coaching you'll find them here.  From the BCU Star Awards to Level 5 assesments and everything inbetween...

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