Open Canoeing

In this book Tim Gent shares his enthusiasm for and experience of travelling and camping from an open canoe.

The VE Paddles Aircore Pro Canoe - Carbon Shaft Paddle is an aggressive and powerful paddle that's been designed for use on OC1 white water and freestyle. It features a large blade surface with curvature and dihedral throughout that increases the paddle's grip through the stroke.

Good quality and reliable hand pump for kayakers with light function. Integrated attachment bungee and low profile floatation foam. Durable high quality Aisi 316 steel shaft. Removable caps for cleaning. Ergonomic two compound handle with finger protection.

The RUK Sport Canoe Buoyancy blocks come supplied as a pair and are a great alternative to the conventional canoe airbags as they won’t puncture. On the top of the buoyancy blocks there is a set of bungee elastics, that are ideal for storage. On the two top edges there are also three D-rings which are great for securing them into your canoe. There is also a 25mm strap that runs along the top of the block, again this is ideal for keeping these canoe wedges firmly in your boat.

The Ruk Sport Double Air Bag Fitting Kit is possibly the easiest and simplest way to start outfitting a canoe. The subject of lacing canoe airbags will always change a bit depending on who you ask. However this is a very easy way to get going. You can then customise it along the way.

The Bending Branches Twig is a light and sturdy kids canoe paddle that's easy to handle and designed to make canoeing more fun! Like most of Bending Branches paddles, the Twig is made from solid basswood and features a Rockgard tip to prolong the life of the paddle blade. It also has a kids version of the standard T-Grip that's easy to hold and won't slip out of the hands.

The Werner Bandito 1 Piece Straight Shaft is an aggressive spooned canoe paddle that's perfect for technical river running and slalom canoeing. It comes supplied with a loose T-handle so you can then cut it to your desired length.

The Werner Bandito Adjustable Straight Shaft is an aggressive spooned canoe paddle that's perfect for technical river running and slalom canoeing. The blade has been constructed from Werner's premium Fibreglass, known for it's durability against any impacts and abrasions. Its dihedral face is designed to allow water to flow evenly off both sides of the paddle, allowing for smooth and stable forward paddling. The fiberglass shaft is designed to offer the best compromise between strength and flex resulting in a shaft that delivers optimum performance.

The Venture Gunwale Fitting Kit rivets are sold in packets of 50 units. These rivets are ideal for securing items such as gunwales, p-clips and canoe end decks. Canoe spare parts such as these do take the effort out of canoe maintenance, often making a tedious job easy!

Rivers Publishing Best Canoe Trips in the South of France by Peter Knowles is a comprehensive guide to summer paddling in the Massif Central region of France. It covers the rivers themselves, providing a detailed description of most sections, and a guide to the area off the river, including campsite, culture and restaurants in the area.

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