Archive for September 2016
12-year-old boy covers 68km on an SUP at kayaking river expedition
A 12-year-old boy in India recently covered an incredible 68km (42 miles) on an SUP during a kayaking river expedition held in the river Chaliyar. Rayn Kodithodi covered the distance over three days and had to overcome a number of hurdles along the way, including strong currents and damage to his equipment. But…
Read MoreChris Bertish is attempting a transatlantic crossing on an SUP
South African Chris Bertish is gearing up for something pretty special, as he aims to cross the Atlantic Ocean on a stand up paddleboard. The big-wave surfer and general all-round waterman will be the latest paddler to attempt an unassisted transatlantic SUP crossing. His journey will begin in Morocco, with the goal of…
Read MoreFollow these seven points to avoid SUP mistakes
If you haven’t tried stand up paddle boarding before, it is an excellent way to get out onto the water, offering a full body workout and an alternative to the traditional canoeing and kayaking. Whether you are renting an SUP or looking at SUP boards for sale to get out onto the water, there…
Read MoreHawaiian tackles perfect waves on his SUP
SUP boards are the perfect tool to explore calm waters and nature, but these videos show why you should buy SUP’s from Canoe and Kayak Direct and catch some waves for the ultimate high whilst also providing a fantastic way to keep fit and healthy. The best way to start surfing waves on…
Read MoreA beginner’s guide to riding an SUP
A fantastic way to get in the water and explore nature is to use a paddle board, such as our SUP inflatable boards at Canoe and Kayak Direct. Not only does it offer a fantastic workout but it is also a fantastic option for people who prefer to be on the water and not in it! SUP…
Read MoreBen Parkinson completes gruelling kayak challenge on the 10th anniversary of his ‘Survival Day’
Hero Ben Parkinson, the most seriously wounded British soldier to survive warfare in Afghanistan, has marked 10 years since his ‘Survival Day’ with his most gruelling challenge yet – all to raise money for charity. Ben has completed an arctic kayaking expedition where he travelled over 120km in perilous conditions, and has marked…
Read MoreWatch kayaker get towed across a lake by a drone
A fun video showing a kayaker getting towed across a lake has become popular online, and whilst we don’t sell drones we do have plenty of kayaks and canoes for sale, so get outdoors and create your own adventure! Uploaded onto YouTube by Viva Frei the video shows the beautiful Canadian landscape in Quebec…
Read MoreAdventurers kayak from Greenland to Scotland in epic trip
Two men have been on the trip of a lifetime, completing a 1,200 mile journey in their kayak from Greenland to Scotland, perhaps inspiring you to buy a kayak and go on your own adventure! George Bullard and Olly Hicks paddled for 66 days to reach the Scottish shoreline. The aim was to…
Read MoreYou’ve heard of a triathlon, but what about a quadrathlon?
If a triathlon isn’t enough for those of you out there who are sport junkies, then what about a quadrathlon? As well as the three disciplines of the tri, this activity adds in kayaking to the mix to truly kick things up a gear. The quadrathlon comprises of swimming, kayaking, cycling and running,…
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