Archive for March 2017
Epic documentary trailer for Chris Bertish’s unbelievable Atlantic crossing
Chris Bertish completed his epic trans-Atlantic journey earlier this month, and now the trailer for the documentary detailing his journey has been released, giving us a glimpse into the mind of the man who carried out this incredible feat and all the mental and physical training that was involved. Covering 4,050 miles is an incredible feat…
Read MoreOpen water canoe and kayak safety guide
The weather has finally warmed up and this past weekend saw people from all over the UK venturing outdoors as the sun cast its rays. Many dug out the lawnmower; others hopped on a bike, and plenty hit the water with their canoe, christening the start of spring by dusting off the winter cobwebs with…
Read MoreThe anatomy of a canoe
Whether you are a pro on the water or have just picked up one of our open canoes for sale, knowing the correct names and parts of your canoe will give you that extra knowledge as a paddler. This can be a valuable insight when you go to upgrade your gear as well as providing the…
Read MoreDaredevil tandem kayakers hit up a storm drain
A pair of adrenaline seeking kayakers have headed back to a storm drain to tandem kayak the seemingly never ending downhill slide, while we don’t recommend using any of the canoes and kayaks we have for sale to try this yourself, we can’t deny it looks like a whole lot of fun! Well known kayakers Rush…
Read MoreChris Bertish completes his record breaking transatlantic voyage
South African sailor and big wave surfer Chris Bertish has completed his record-breaking transatlantic voyage in his SUP after arriving in Antigua yesterday. Using a £100,000 custom made and watertight SUP constructed by leading naval architect Phil Morrison, Chris paddled an estimated two million strokes, averaging 44 miles a day on the astonishing 4,050-mile…
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