FAQs & How To Guide

A buoyancy aid is an essential piece of equipment to help you stay safe on the water. We have put together a full guide on personal flotation devices (PFD's) so that you can make the best choice when buying a buoyancy aid for kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding and other watersports.

We give you the low-down on the various types of hatch covers found on kayaks and discuss how good they are at keeping water out of your kayak.

Bad paddling posture can turn a great day’s kayaking into a bad day’s kayaking. The following guide to paddling posture and paddle strokes applies to the majority of paddlers and will help improve your kayaking experience!

Rotomoulded Kayaks and Canoes are generally made from Polyethylene PE plastic. There are several grades of Polyethylene including High Density, Medium Density and Low Density, and each types has it's pro's and con's. We discuss the use of each plastic in kayak production so that you can choose the correct kayak for your needs.

Hobie produce the very best pedal drive kayaks to give you the ultimate kayaking experience on the water. Powered by the efficient Mirage Drive, you can cruise thge water with ease. We discuss what makes these craft a superb option for kayak fishing, wildlife photography and general touring and exploring.

Kayaks come in all shapes and sizes and designs vary hugely across disciplines. Likewise there are a wide range of spraydeck sizes, shapes and constructions. The spraydeck is an important piece of kit and choosing the right one for your kayak can be a bit of a minefield so we've written this guide to help you find the right spraydeck size for you and your kayak.