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Essential Safety Equipment For Open Water Paddling

A beginner's guide to hull shapes, stability, and carrying capacity so you can match a canoe to gentle rivers and lakes.

  • 11 August 2026

  • 6 mins read

What To Do If You Capsize A Canoe

Learn the forward paddle, draw stroke, and stern rudder to control your canoe with confidence on quiet British waterways.

  • 9 August 2026

  • 6 mins read

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First Family Canoe Trip: Choosing Calm Water

Adjusting weight fore and aft keeps your canoe level in wind and waves, making each journey smoother and less tiring.

  • 5 August 2026

  • 6 mins read

Games To Play While Paddling With Kids

Small changes to posture, catch, and rotation can reduce fatigue and help you cover longer distances on rivers and canals.

  • 1 August 2026

  • 6 mins read

Spotting Kingfishers And Otters From A Canoe

Using your hips and knees to tilt the kayak lets you steer smoothly around obstacles without losing forward momentum.

  • 28 July 2026

  • 6 mins read

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