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Essential winter kayaking gear: Canoeing in cold weather

When kayaking or canoeing in cold weather conditions there are several factors that need to be taken into consideration. With that in mind we’ve put together this list of the essential winter kayaking gear to take paddling. Canoeing in cold weather The first risk when heading out on the water…

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Cheap adventure holidays: 28 tips for budget adventures

In my experience, there are two types of adventurers. Those with enough money to pay for exactly what they want, and those on a budget who book cheap adventure holidays to get the most bang for their buck. With the second group in mind here are 28 tips for budget adventures. What counts as adventurous is…

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Kayak evolution: A brief history of kayaking

In this brief history of kayaking, I will talk about the kayak evolution from basic tool to Olympic sport. As a kayak, canoe and boat builder I have a big liking for hand-crafted boats, which I paddle endlessly and make them to order to fit the individual and their needs….

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5 best adventure holiday lists used to answer: What is adventure?

What is adventure? It’s a good question. We use five very different best adventure holiday lists to help answer it, and to hopefully inspire some adventures! What is adventure? What’s the difference between a three-month expedition to the North Pole and a hike to the top of the nearest hill?…

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Want a career in extreme sports? 7 tips to get you started

Do you want a career in extreme sports? If you love the action and excitement this industry provides it makes sense to try to be involved on a day to day basis. From skydiving to scuba diving, climbing to kayaking, wakeboarding to windsurfing, and skiing to skateboarding, there are huge range…

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Guide to New Zealand overland trips & best NZ adventure sports

Beautiful, adventurous and easy to get around puts New Zealand on most peoples must-visit list. So we’ve pulled together this guide to New Zealand overland trips to help you make the most your visit. We’ve also included the best NZ adventure sports you should try. Why go on New Zealand overland trips?…

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How to build a kayak: Step by step guide from a boat builder

Kayaking holidays are one of only a few trips you can take where you need no technology. Take your phone for safety, maybe a GPS if your map reading is ropey, but forget the high-tec: this is traditional adventuring. All you need is a boat, so why not build a…

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Types of boating for adventure holidays on water

Getting out on and exploring the rivers, lakes and oceans is something humans have done for thousands of years. Whether you want a powerful adrenaline ride or for a relaxing experience there are many different types of boating suitable for adventure holidays on water. Even if you’re a complete novice when…

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Guide to planning overlanding holidays in New Zealand

Sculpted by volcanic and glacial activity New Zealand is one of the most spectacular countries in the world, and one of the easiest, safest and most rewarding to travel around. But for those planning overlanding holidays in New Zealand there is just one main problem – where to start? This…

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Canoe vs kayak: what is the difference?

To the untrained eye watching last year’s Olympic paddling at the Lee Valley White Water Centre, the kayaking and canoeing look to be essentially the same thing. But this is not the case. So, just what are the differences, and who would win a canoe vs kayak race? On the…

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A guide to the different types of kayaking

Ask two different people about their kayaking experiences and you’ll more than likely get two very different answers. On the face of it, it might even seem like they are talking about different activities completely. But the beauty of the sport is there are many different types of kayaking. Which…