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  How to Transport and Store a PaddleboardJune 25, 2026
  Transport and store a paddleboard badly and it will punish you with bent fins, mildew, rail dings or a roof-rack panic five minutes from the beach. The right method depends…
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  Kayak Weight Limits: How to Check You’re Not OverloadingJune 24, 2026
  Kayak weight limits are not a target to aim for. They are the point where the boat is being asked to carry more than it handles well, so the safer…
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  How to Paddle Into Wind and CurrentJune 23, 2026
  Paddling into wind technique is mostly about angles, trim and patience, and current adds the same lesson with faster consequences. If you try to bully the water with bigger strokes,…
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  PFD Care and Maintenance: Keeping Your Life Jacket SafeJune 22, 2026
  Your buoyancy aid only helps if it still floats, fits and stays shut when you end up in the water. PFD care maintenance life jacket checks are not glamorous, but…
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  VHF Radios for Paddlers: Do You Need One?June 19, 2026
  If your paddling takes you onto tidal water, exposed estuaries, sea lochs or busy harbour approaches, a handheld VHF radio is one of the few bits of safety kit that…
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  What to Wear Kayaking in the UK (Every Season)June 19, 2026
  The right kayaking clothing in the UK is less about the month on the calendar and more about what happens if you end up in the water. Air temperature matters,…