by antkayak@gmail.com | Dec 7, 2022 | Equipment use, Kayaking
Should I choose a Sit-on-Top or a Sea Kayak? We often get asked “Which is better? A sit-on-top kayak, or one of those ones where your legs are on the inside?” Of course, there is no easy answer to this question. Instead, I would ask, “What is it you...
by antkayak@gmail.com | Nov 8, 2022 | Equipment use, Kayaking
What should I take with me when paddling on the sea? Walk into any kayak shop as a newbie paddler and you may be overwhelmed by the huge selection of safety gear on offer. Just what is it all? And do you actually need it to go out paddling? There’s a vast variety of...
by antkayak@gmail.com | Jul 2, 2022 | Kayaking
Marko from Kajak Sports experience with Sea Kayak Academy. Kajak Sport is a company based in Finland that designs and manufactures high-quality kayak parts – if you own a sea kayak it’s highly likely that at least some of the parts are manufactured by Kajak Sport....
by antkayak@gmail.com | May 30, 2022 | Islands, Kayaking
Toddler kayaks on a sea kayaking adventure. Toddler kayaks to Skomer Island to see the puffins. Tristan loves puffins, ever since he was a baby Amy and I have been telling him stories and showing him pictures and videos of us paddling over to, and around, Skomer...
by antkayak@gmail.com | May 2, 2022 | Equipment use
Inspect your buoyancy aid Check for any rips or tears in the fabric or webbing. Note also that buoyancy aids degrade with time so if it is an older model, it may be worth weight testing it to ensure it is up to the job (More information on this coming in a later...