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 Aqua-Bound Sting Ray Hybrid 2-Piece Versa-Lok paddle features their most favored blade design for calm waters. The Sting Ray Hybrid provides a snug, precision fit and dependable performance, along with a high-quality adjustable length ferrule.

Adventure seekers will love the Islander Kayaks Voro Club. It's sleek hull ensures effortless gliding through the water, while the boat's width in the centre provides stability. The oversized cockpit offers easy access and adjustable seating positions, complemented by the Cocoon seat pad and backrest for comfort. Thoughtful details like the paddle rest and rear storage shelf enhance the paddling experience.

The Pyranha Ion Stout, offered in two 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 Palm Sport Deck is a straightforward spray deck with shock cord, designed for effortless application and removal on a kayak. It is available in a variety of sizes to accommodate most kayak types, crafted with top-tier CR neoprene to ensure the highest quality.

The Islander Kayaks Voro Recycled has been designed for effortless paddling with a stable hull, directional keel and flared bow for smooth navigation. Featuring an oversized cockpit and Cocoon seat padding for comfort, along with sturdy handles, a paddle rest and a rear storage shelf for convenience. Crafted from 100% recycled plastic, each kayak showcases a unique colour blend, highlighting Islander's. commitment to sustainability and innovation. Experience the Voro Recycled and embark on your next adventure in style.

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 Peak PS Cockpit Cover is perfect for securely sealing your kayak during trips or protecting it from pests in storage. It comes in multiple sizes for various kayak types, including whitewater, sea, and slalom kayaks. This Peak PS design is made from 3mm neoprene and attaches easily with a shock cord edge. The front handle aids quick removal and doubles as a way to secure the cover to the kayak's grab handle during transportation.

The Peak PS Standard Deck is a great entry-level neoprene sprayskirt for various kayak activities like Canoe Slalom, Canoe Polo, Whitewater, or sea kayaking. It offers a secure yet easily removable fit with its rugged 4mm neoprene construction and shock cord edge for sealing. The seamless deck panel ensures a dry experience, and the top of the deck is reinforced with latex print for added durability. Latex sealing on the waist tube and seam connecting the body tube enhances performance.

The MantaRay Hybrid combines fiberglass-reinforced Nylon blades with a lightweight carbon-fibre shaft, providing a durable and powerful high-angle paddle. The user-friendly Versa Lok system employs a secure lever that opens for easy length adjustment or feather change. Once you achieve the ideal fit, simply close the lever to secure it in place. With a 100% carbon insert, the paddle ensures smooth adjustment without unnecessary weight.

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.