Recreational Touring

The Pesda Press Paddle Shakespeare's Avon guidebook takes you along the Avon and its many locks and weird, whilst also highlighting the river's remarkable natural and historical surroundings. Whether by kayak, canoe, paddleboard, or just looking to splash about getting wet, there's something for you in this book.

Pesda Press Paddle the Severn is a guide for canoes, kayaks and SUPs of Britain's longest river and what if offers to paddlers. Choose between the river's diverse, attractive and engaging surroundings such as white water in the Cambrian mountains, plain meanders in North Shropshire and floodplains in Worcestershire. This is the first paddling guidebook to the River Severn which covers the entire river in all its moods. It aims to guide paddlers along the Severn and through its rapids, riffles and locks, whilst also highlighting the river’s natural and historical surrounds.

The Pyranha Ion Stout, offered in three sizes, is a versatile crossover kayak perfect for a range of waters, from calm canals to Grade 2 rivers and lakes. Its contemporary design incorporates a retractable skeg for superior speed and manoeuvrability. The kayak boasts a spacious, easy-to-access cockpit, moulded thigh braces for enhanced control, a padded seat for comfort, and adjustable pedal footrests and backrest for added support. With a rear hatch and bulkhead, ample space is provided for essentials, ensuring a delightful and comfortable paddling journey.

The Dagger Stratos 12.5 has options for both smaller and larger paddlers, and is an ideal touring kayak for extended canal, lake or coastal trips. Constructed with a single-layer polyethylene and featuring a retractable skeg for improved stability, it ensures easy entry and exit through a spacious cockpit. The comfortable padded seat with rake adjustment, along with a backrest and adjustable pedal footrests, provides additional support. Padded thigh braces offer enhanced control, while both ends of the kayak feature foam bulkheads and storage hatches for drybag convenience.

The Palm Slidelock Footrest is an easy-to-install, fully adjustable kayak footrest system designed for flat water and light river paddling. Its long adjustment arms allow quick changes to leg length even while seated. Compatible with most kayaks, it provides stable pedal support and comes with all necessary fittings.

The Wye is one of Britain's finest paddle sport touring rivers, and offers something for every kind of paddler. This guide provides the information and advice you need to plan your own Wye journey, whether it's single or multi-day, whitewater or sedate cruising. This is a fully revised and updated 2nd Edition, first published as River Wye Canoe and Kayak Guide 2016.

The Peak PS Nylon Deck comes in four deck sizes for a tailored fit and features a single-sized waist tube with a drawstring for precise adjustment. Braces provide constant support, making it ideal for beginners. Its nylon construction guarantees waterproofing, with taped seams for added protection. Easily adaptable to various kayak types, from recreational to touring, this spray deck offers hassle-free on/off with a front release handle for quick removal during emergencies.

The P & H Virgo MZ3 is a versatile plastic touring kayak offered in three size options. Boasting a spacious cockpit for effortless entry, it includes a comfortable padded seat and backrest, alongside convenient kayak hatches and deck lines for ample storage. The front deck features a built-in moulding for the Silva 70P Compass, while the retractable skeg at the rear enhances directional stability.

The Palm Cockpit Cover is available in five different sizes and fits various kayaks, including polo, touring and whitewater models. It's perfect for securing your gear during kayak transport and storage, keeping pests away. This cover features durable nylon construction, a 6mm shock cord edge for adjustment and a front-release handle for ease of use and secure transportation.

The Palm Derwent Spraydeck, an entry level option that is available in two different sizes for a near perfect fit. This entry level spraydeck is well suited for use with Sea Kayaks, Recereational Kayaks and Cross Over Kayaks that are going to be primairly used on flat water locations such as a lake or a canal. The Derwent Spraydeck features a full fabric PU coated nylon construction, whilst all of the seams are also taped for added protection agaisnt water ingress. The spraydeck is secured to the kayak via a 6mm shockcord edge. This makes it very easy to get on and off. In the event of a capsize, there is also a front release handle. The Derwent deck incorproates a single sized waist so it can be worn by a variety of users, once againt this has a shockcord adjustment.

The Palm Loweswater Spraydeck, a great option for paddlers who are into sea kayaking, kayak touring and recreational kayaking. This spraydeck will fit most kayaks and gives a good seal due to the neoprene deck panel. It features an adjustable waist tube, ideal if there are a few people using the kayak and deck. The Loweswater deck is also well suited towards paddling in warmer conditions. When used with the braces,it enables you to have the waist tube open for greater airflow, breathability and enahnced comfort. This deck features a 3mm neoprene construction, this is partnered with a 9.5mm shock coed edge for ease of getting on and off. The waist tube is a 2.5 layer fabric which is waterproof and breathable. The front of the deck also has a good sized release handle for easy of removal after a capsize.

The Palm Ullswater Spraydeck offers an entry-level solution available in three sizes for an optimal fit, perfect for beginners embarking on flat water kayaking adventures. Suitable for recreational, crossover, and touring kayaks, this fabric spraydeck boasts a full PU-coated nylon construction for waterproofing, with taped seams ensuring enhanced performance. Secured to the kayak with a 6mm shockcord edge, it features a single-sized waist tube, also adjustable with a 6mm shockcord edge for a secure fit. Equipped with a front grab handle, it ensures easy removal in case of a capsize.

The Dagger Axis E is a 10.5-foot touring kayak is ideal for both returning enthusiasts and beginners seeking adventure. Designed for flat water touring, it navigates inland waterways, lakes, and calm coastal waters with ease. This kayak offers remarkable stability, speed, and comfort, boasting a spacious cockpit for easy access. The ergonomic seat, with padding and adjustable backrest, ensures comfort during extended paddling. Additional support is provided by pedal footrests and padded thigh braces. Equipped with a foam bulkhead and rear storage hatch, it securely stores gear, while the retractable skeg enhances stability.