The Solent Sea Kayaking website is getting a facelift. Apologies if things are a little funky for a while. Feel free to drop by and take a look. If you have any comments or suggestions please drop us a line.
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Belated Congratulations
Over the summer period a couple of ‘big trips’ were successfully completed, both along the Scottish coastline. Dorset paddler Mark Rainsley completed his attempt to paddle the entire West & North coast whilst Simon and Liz Willis completed their fact finding mission prior to writing the Scottish Sea Kayak Trail Guidebook.
Last Minute Request for A Kayaker!
I have had an enquiry from Tim Moss as follows: Hello Solent Sea Kayakers… Strange and last minute request for you: I am swimming across the Solent tomorrow (Saturday 13th) and need a canoe to support me. I will be at Stokes Bay by Gilkicker Point at 1300 hours and heading for Ryde Beach. There [...]
New Addition To Solent Sea Kayaking Team
A new addition to the Solent Sea Kayaking Team. Evan Jack Smith arrived at 3:02pm on the 6th September with hands in a classic ‘hand rolling’ position which did not impress his mother or the midwives. Mother and baby doing very well. Father an emotional wreck! Now time to find a double sea kayak
Your Paddle Survey
I am interested the types of paddles that sea kayakers are currently using. To undertake some simple research I have added a poll to the Solent Sea kayaking website (on the right hand side of the home page) which allows you to choose the features your primary paddle has, for example 2 piece split, asymetric [...]
Nice Way To End The Day
I am lucky enough to live a matter of minutes from Hythe Marina, on the edge of Southampton Water. Whilst it’s not the most picturesque stretch of water it provides an interesting paddle. I often leave about 8pm, after my 3 year daughter is tucked up in bed, and can be on the water by [...]
Sea Kayaking Photography Advice
I have been really impressed with the quality of the photographs on a number of sea kayaking blogs such as Sea Kayak Photo, Southwest Sea Kayaking, Simon Willis & Cailean’s Blog. In particular, the shots taken on the water. It’s got me thinking about what kit people use to take photos whilst paddling – point [...]
