Kayak Strokes Explained: Forward, Reverse, Sweep & Draw
You’re sitting in your kayak for the first time, paddle in hand, and you do what feels natural — you shove the blade into the water and pull. The kayak…
Werner vs Aqua Bound vs Bending Branches: Which Paddle Brand Is Best?
Werner is best for light premium touring paddles, Aqua Bound is the best-value upgrade for most beginners, and Bending Branches suits paddlers who want wood feel and quiet entry.
How to Hold and Use a Kayak Paddle Correctly
You’ve rented a kayak for the first time, shuffled yourself into the seat, and someone’s handed you a paddle. You grip it like a broomstick, dig one end into the water, and promptly spin in a circle. Twenty minutes later your wrists ache, your shoulders are burning, and you’ve covered about…
How Much Does a Kayak Cost in the UK? 2026 Price Guide
How much a kayak costs in the UK, from budget inflatables to touring kayaks, plus paddles, buoyancy aids, licences and storage.
Red Paddle Co vs Bluefin vs BOTE: Which SUP Brand Is Best?
Red Paddle Co is the premium UK pick, Bluefin is the best-value choice for most beginners, and BOTE is harder to justify unless you specifically want its styling.
How to Get Into Kayaking: Courses and Clubs in the UK
You’ve watched a few videos, maybe tried a kayak on holiday in Cornwall, and now you’re sitting at home thinking: “I want to do this properly.” But between British Canoeing…
Sevylor vs Intex vs Advanced Elements: Best Inflatable Kayak Brand?
Advanced Elements is best for regular paddling, Sevylor is the sensible mid-range choice, and Intex is only for calm, occasional family use.
Kayak Fishing for Beginners: Getting Started in the UK
You’ve seen the YouTube videos — someone gliding across a glassy reservoir at dawn, rod bent double, not another soul in sight. It looks peaceful, affordable, and a world away…
Kids’ Paddles: How to Choose the Right Size
You’ve booked a family kayaking session, your eight-year-old is buzzing, and then someone hands them an adult paddle that’s taller than they are. They spend the next hour fighting the…
Best Tandem Kayaks UK 2026: Two-Person Inflatable and Hardshell Picks
Sevylor Riviera is the easiest all-round tandem kayak for casual UK use, while Intex suits tight budgets and Perception works better for regular hardshell paddling.