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    Dave Jenkins

    A keen swimmer, kayaker and surfer. Since I was a teenager all of my favourite hobbies and past times have involved spending time out on the water.
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    Canoe & Kayak Gear Reviews

    The Best Life Jacket for Kayaking in the UK

    Discover the top life jackets for kayaking in the UK! From buoyancy to comfort, find the perfect gear to keep you safe and stylish on the water.
    Waterways

    The Gloucester Waterways Museum – History, Information & The Paddlers Guide

    The Gloucester Waterways Museum is an enchanting destination that showcases the rich heritage of Britain's rivers and canals. Overlooking the historic Gloucester Docks in Gloucester, England, the museum provides a captivating exploration into the country's waterways and their significant contributions to the national economy,...
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    Best Dry Trousers – Dry Trouser Group Test

    As it comes time to pack away the board shorts for another year, we put a selection of the best dry trousers on the market to the test to help you to find the right trousers for you. Read the best dry trousers group test now.
    River Shoe Reviews

    Best River Shoes – River Shoes Group Test

    Your river shoes will have a HUGE effect on your comfort whilst paddling out on the water. So you should spend some time picking the right pair. To help you do just that, we ran a river shoes group test. Read our findings below.
    Paddle Reviews

    Best 12 Canoe Paddles Tried & Tested – The Canoe Paddle Buyers Guide

    The choice you face when buying a canoe paddle for your open canoe can baffling. So we put the best canoe paddles to the test. Read the buyers guide now!
    Freestyle Kayak Reviews

    Wave Sport Mobius Freestyle Kayak Review

    It is rare to come across a freestyle boat that takes absolutely every move in its stride. The Mobius freestyle kayak is forgiving and was a joy to test. Read the review now.
    Whitewater Kayak Reviews

    Pyranha Everest Whitewater Kayak Review – Tried & Tested

    The Everest is a great boat, and we thoroughly enjoyed testing it. We were pleasantly surprised by how versatile this 'specialist' kayak is, and we would recommend it for pretty much all straight up river trips. Read the full review now.
    Whitewater Kayak Reviews

    Dagger Axiom Whitewater Kayak Review

    This is a kayak with a big footprint to fill, as it replaces the classic, ‘best selling kayak design of all time’, RPM, in the Dagger line up. Read the full review now.
    Whitewater Kayak Reviews

    Riot Thunder White Water Kayak Test & Review

    The Riot Thunder is jack of all trades, made to sit comfortably in steady river or hole and all the same riding a wave in the ocean. Does it meet these needs though and would we recommend it? Find out now in our review.
    Whitewater Kayak Reviews

    Pyranha Kayaks Loki Whitewater Kayak Review

    Pyranha Kayaks took their time bringing out the river play kayak called the Pyranha Loki. As a company they have always been perfectionists, and via multiple design overhauls they really perfected this one. We rushed it straight to the nearest whitewater we could find to put it through its paces and publish this review.
    Whitewater Kayak Reviews

    LiquidLogic Stomper Whitewater Kayak Review

    There can be no denying that the Stomper, the new boat from American company Liquidlogic, is a fast boat: before it even went into production a prototype was paddled to victory in the Teva Mountain Games over there in the states, which would have required it to hold a line well through some very big water, as well has having the precision to make the fastest lines. Read our review of the finished product now.
    Whitewater Kayak Reviews

    Fluid Kayaks Detox Whitewater Kayak Review

    The Detox whitewater kayak has been designed for kayakers that are looking for a kayak that can fulfil a range of roles. A Jack-of-all trades rather than an out and out specialist. Read the review now.
    Whitewater Kayak Reviews

    Pyranha Kayaks Burn 3 Whitewater Kayak Review

    The Burn 3 does a great job of following on from, and pushing forwards, the legacy of its predecessors. Its balance of versatility and performance sets a very high standard that will offer a huge amount to a broad range of whitewater paddlers. Read the full review now.
    Kids Kayak Reviews

    Best Kids Kayaks UK – 3 Top Junior Kayaks Tried & Tests (By Real Kids!)

    No longer do young paddlers have to put up with badly fitting boats that are harder than the QE2 to turn and control. This article presents you with the best kids kayaks to choose from.
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