We love to be outdoors year-round, when it rains, snows or shines. However, there is something extra special about being able to bask in the warm glow of the sun. Whether you are kayaking, fishing, or hiking the sun can make the experience more rewarding and enjoyable. However, sunlight does include rays of ultraviolet light…
If you’re a keen paddler, you’ll know all about whitewater rapids. As the name suggests, this is where you paddle on the water that isn’t totally still, which makes it more exciting, dangerous and allows you to develop your paddling skills and balance. To ensure are paddling at the correct difficulty level, there is a…
Everyone gets wet from time to time. If you’re not particularly outdoorsy you can mostly avoid it. But anyone who likes a real adventure will know that it’s not about avoiding the rain but rather trying to deal with it by getting suitable waterproofs. This is why it’s crucial to understand how does rain gear…
Allow me to paint a picture: you’re in the outdoors with your family. Your dog trotted off and has come back covered in duckweed. Your children have stopped fighting and are instead walking with big sticks and making up stories. You hold your partner’s hand and enjoy some time together as companions and friends. Sounds…
Kayaking is an amazing way to get out on the water more. It’s great exercise, a new way to explore and good fun! If you love kayaking, or if you’re just getting into it, you might like to buy your own lightweight kayak. Lightweight kayaks have loads of advantages, including that they’re much easier to…
If you are not using the best kayaking gloves then your hands can take a real beating when out on the water. From the cold, icy water, to the paddle – there are various factors that could lead to injuries to your hands and make for a much less enjoyable experience. The last thing you…
What is a PFD? PFD stands for Personal Flotation Device. They’re sometimes referred to as life jackets or buoyancy aids, and they prevent the wearer from sinking in water. PFDs are commonly used on boats or to assist less confident swimmers. Kayaking PFDs are extremely important: in 84% of fatal drowning cases (USCG, 2014) the…
Why should you sail a kayak? Easy: it’s a lot of fun! Sail-kayaking is almost exactly what it sounds like- you strap a sail to a kayak. You then go about much faster because you have the advantage of the wind on top of your paddling. If you’re an adrenaline junkie and love the thrill…
When you buy a kayak one of the most important things to do is make sure that you’re able to transport it, and most people are stuck wondering how to transport a kayak without a roof rack? If you’re extremely lucky you’ll have a garden with a water source at the end, but for most…
Kayaks and canoes were created by indigenous people across what is currently USA and Canada. They are both boats with no engines, which makes them extremely environmentally friendly and quiet, so they can be perfect for spotting wildlife whilst on the water. Kayaking is slightly more popular in America: in 2018 there were 16.38 million…