Solent Sea Kayaking

12. June 2009

Review: Yak Conquest Cag

For the last few months I have been testing the Yak Conquest Cag. It has been put through it’s paces in a range of weather/sea conditions and performed exceptionally well. Description: The conquest is a hooded, sea/expedition Cag which uses a three layer, ripstop fabric throughout. The Cag has fully taped seams, a deep zipped neck with inner [...]

4. June 2009

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Camera Deck Mount For Sea Kayak Pt2

As promised, here is a shortish video taken last night using the new camera mount and a Pentax Optio W60. I never expected super high quality video so am quite pleased with the results. The camera mount was superb - the 3 suckers allowed it to be placed on the curve of the deck with no [...]

3. June 2009

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Camera Mount For Sea Kayak

Ok, I have no illusions of being the next Justine Curvengen, Bryan Smith or Simon Willis. However, I would like to get more interesting shots from the kayak and in particular some video footage. However, my main issue is that 99% of my paddling is done solo as I have to snatch paddles, often at unsociable [...]

1. June 2009

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Ocean Paddler: Issue 15

Issue 15 of Ocean Paddler is now out and is another superb read. Some cracking articles on trips, lots of news and reviews. I was excited when my copy dropped through the letter-box as I’ve got my first article published in the form of the Tahe Marine Reveal review. Highlights for this edition are: Into the wilds [...]

26. May 2009

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Skeg Control Issues

Ok, 4 weeks into paddling a P&H Cetus I have had an issue with the skeg system. Having twittered about the issue to get feedback from other paddlers I was asked if I had any further info/images so decided to post this info up. I have a full review of the boat in the pipeline [...]

11. May 2009

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The Great Solent Pedal

‘Two fat blokes, one pedalo and a lot of water’ is how Mike Boss and Mark Nalder describe their unusual charity undertaking. On the 6th July, 2009 they plan to cross the Solent from Gosport to Ryde on the Isle of Wight on a Duck themed pedalo (seriously - take a look at the picture). The [...]

16. April 2009

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Scottish Sea Kayak Trail Book

A few month’s ago I mentioned Simon Willis’s forthcoming book Scottish Sea Kayak Trail. The finishing touches are being made to the book as I type this and it is due to be published on June 8th. Simon is updating his website and plans are afoot to include a forum to compliment the book allowing paddlers [...]

6. April 2009

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Review: Sea Kayak Handling Book

There are many books out there that cover all aspects of Sea Kayaking within one publication. Sea Kayak Handling is different. It foucses purely on developing kayak handling skills through detailed, yet concise coverage of strokes and associated techniques. Written by Doug Cooper - a BCU Level 5 Sea Coach, and Head of Paddlesports at Glenmore [...]

5. April 2009

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Who Has Right Of Way!!

Early morning paddle today. On the water in the dark and watched the sunrise as the Cruise Liner Oceana came into Southampton Water. Not sure who had right of way as it crossed in front of me - I deferred to her superior size and speed and let her past! Besides, the ship was accompanied by the [...]

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